Before you do fiberglass repairs, WATCH THIS VIDEO! SMC vs Regular Fiberglass. Mat vs Cloth. 

Good catch! Thanks! Too bad I say sheet material compound like a billion times 👍🤷🏼‍♂️ I added a note in the description and pinned your comment.

@@HeavyPedalGarage np man great video otherwise 🤘🤘

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@@DispholidusTypus I’ve got several repair videos on my channel that show how it’s done.

Thanks for checking out the video and for commenting! Sorry to hear about your cancer. Keep fighting brother.

Absolutely crazy!

Thanks Chris. I appreciate the feedback!

Nice. Thanks for the advice!

Cool. Thanks! I kinda went ocd on researching. I’m sure your repairs will be good. I did read where plenty of folks have used the regular resin and it turned out fine. Also where folks have used the mat with epoxy resin and it worked. It took me a little while to put it all together since there wasn’t one definitive source that talked about all of that. So that was my main motivation in making this vid. Kind of a one stop shop for someone needing info. Thanks for tuning in!

Thank you! It means a lot to me to have you on board!! I posted up a new video tonight. Mentioned some of your work and the Paintucation University. Hopefully it might send some folks your way!

Awesome man! Thanks for checking out the video and for the compliment! I seem to slowly be gaining momentum with the channel. My focus is to make cool videos that hopefully helps people and to have something to look back on when I’m old😂. So I’m glad the video helped. 🤘👍

Awesome. Thanks for checking out the video! Yup grind hard plumbing company does some cool stuff!

The resin they sell for Boat Repair doesn't have curing wax as well, most of the resin sold at auto parts stores does. If the surface isn't sticky when cured, it has wax in it. If You lay wax paper on flat panels with resin underneath it will cure smooth and not be sticky, try it for yourself first to make sure. 😉😊

Good deal. Thanks for the feedback! You set me off in the right direction on this stuff , Much Appreciated!

@@HeavyPedalGarage That's what its all about brother. Glad I was able to help a little and from what I see your doin a helluva nice job... 😉

Cool! Glad it helped and thanks for checking it out👍👍

Heck yeah! Do it right or do it twice! Thanks for the comment! I love hearing about other people’s projects.

Thanks. Glad it was helpful.

Thanks for watching!

Gator Dave, that's awesome man! Very cool to be spending time with the little bro doing projects! Good luck on the boat, im sure it will turn out fine!

Heck yeah! You noticed the shirt! At first I was like...huh? But those guys do such awesome videos and make a great team. Combine the fabrication genius and the creative dude with some beautiful scenery... I’m sold. Thanks for checking out my channel man!

Thank you for making the content. I'm trying to learn how to make proper fiberglass repair myself and how to properly apply automotive paints. Not as a career but just to take care of my own builds. Ethan and Evan are cool guys. Definitely creative and I love following their builds. Oh and I subscribed so I can follow along with your updates if you put out more content.

Awesome man! Thanks for checking it out! Good luck on your projects!

Thanks! Just trying to pay it forward. I almost used regular resin and messed it up, but a viewer in a facebook group set me straight. That's why i love RU-vid and social media!

It’s your car! Do what make you happy and enjoy the process. Thanks for checking out the video bud!

Cool man! sorry for the delayed response. for some reason i cant see your comments on my phone. Only when i log in onto the computer. I think its pegged you as a spammer😂 I really appreciate your offer! Ive thought about it and since installing those things are so tedious/dangerous and there is a large risk for damage, ill probably just order a new set that are made for lifting the weight of the spoiler. I'm afraid a used set might loose their tension and id be installing another set after the car is finished (and most likely screwing up the paint). But seriously, thank you for thinking of that!

Cool. Thanks for watching! I’m gonna take your advice and do the shots! Then re-film this episode and see what happens😂😂😜🤢 seriously, I appreciate you checking it out and the comment! 👍🤘

Instructions unclear. Played the drinking game. Now I'm fiberglassed in. Thanks?

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Good question! I used duraglass and bondoglass body filler on my SMC hood. Whether it’s SMC or fiberglass, I would just make sure that whatever filler you use is approved for that material. It should say on the label or a quick google should tell you if it’s ok to use.

I would definitely check the tech sheet for the SMC resin and see what types of materials it could be used on. The label and the tech sheet should give you what you need to know.

Are you able to tell if it’s fiberglass or SMC. If it’s not SMC, I think regular fiberglass and resin would work.

@@HeavyPedalGarage I think it is SMC, bcs it pills off in tiny layers, like napkin structure. I don't think it is fiberglass, it is a common board made fm/heavy duty cardboard, it is original done by manufacturer, very flexible, but brittle till the point I'm amazed, how I was able to remove it from the car w/only one crack on the very rear. Thank you for the attention to my question.

Thanks for the tip! Good luck with your project!

Thanks!

I’m definitely not a pro. Have done some repair work but I think the challenge with big holes would be figuring out some kind of structure to hold the matting and cloth in the shape that you want. I think it would be ugly but could work. Metal would be the way to go for what it sounds like you want to do.

Ok. Gotcha.

Dude. thanks for the input and im glad the vid helped! I totally agree with your obervation! Im glad that this video has received so many views, but i definitely am not real excited about how i came across on camera! Ive actually been trying to do more of exactly what you said. Maybe check out some more recent videos and let me know what you think. Thanks again brother. Good luck on your project!

@@HeavyPedalGarage it's your smile at the end that captivated us all, and thanks for your reply back, it shows true character, I would probably be really bad at making a video, I've thought about it many times, but I'll leave it too you and learn some more from yours. Work hard, live long.

@@dannymartinez8314 Cool. Thanks buddy!

not sure. i would definitely need to do some research on that.

Awesome man. Glad the video helped! Sounds like a cool project!!

Thanks. It was hard to find info so i thought id put something out there. Have a good one.

It was just a regular cream hardener. Just like for body filler.

I’d say it would stick but would use the epoxy resin for a correct long lasting repair so that it binds properly.

I don’t know the name brand for the European product. This is why I went with the Evercoat SMC resin. It works on the SMC and it melts the styrene. It’s some kind of hybrid I guess.

@@HeavyPedalGarage OK, I've done some internet research. There are basically three types of fiberglass mat; 1 emulsion bonded (not compatible with epoxy due to styrene), 2. powder bonded (compatible with epoxy, because no styrene, and 3. stitched (compatible with epoxy, because no styrene). The stitched has been discontinued by Owens Corning which seems to be the sole supplier/maker that I can see. There is a distributor that's seeking a replacement source for the stitched, but no luck as of today. The powder bonded appears to be readily available in the UK and Australia and China is likely the maker. You can get powder bonded CSM from at least one supplier on Amazon.com www.amazon.com/Fiberglass-Premium-Chopped-Strand-Mat/dp/B01FPI8WQ0?th=1 (50"x3yds is powder bonded) which appears to be sourced from China. Based on what I've read, SMC repair needs epoxy for best results. So, I'm hesitant to substitute anything for the epoxy. Valvoline PlioGrip has a SMC epoxy-based repair system that uses their fiberglass material. See repair instructions at bonding-solutions.com/pliogrip-sds/ There are also some videos on RU-vid; ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ogoPfYD64fQ.html

@@walterg4025 awesome info! This is a great addition to the info I presented. Thanks for sharing and good luck with your project.

@@HeavyPedalGarage You did a good job with this video. The information readily available about SMC repair isn't very clear if you're not very familiar with fiberglass products ,and it's very easy to make the mistake of using the wrong products, especially if you just buy a fiberglass repair kit. I've noticed on several motorcycle forums that threads on this topic are not well discussed. You've got to be very careful buying products from China. I've seen several listings where they don't state the type of fiberglass mat binding, and yet they claim their product is good for polyester resin and epoxy resin.

FYI - fiberglasssite.com/ claims to have chopped strand mat, CSM, that can be used with epoxy or polyester resin. It must be powder bonded, or stitched.

Dunno. Usually truck beds are metal. Fender flares might be SMC.

if its not apparent, i would consult a professional. Sorry if my info confused you. Im not a pro, just a hobby guy giving my experience. Thanks for checking out the video though.

I believe so. Look into some of the guys going corvette work. They really got this stuff figured out.

im not sure. probably worth some research. Im thinking the release agent is an integral part of the material, not just a surface coat that could be sanded off. Just my opinion.

@@HeavyPedalGarage u might be right.....BUT,, (LOL) wouldn't it affect fiberglass adhesive?(internally)

Thanks for the input. Not sponsored and I did all the work. No script. I just had to be deliberative in what I was saying and was a little nervous. Appreciate ya watching the video.

What is fuser? I’d like to look into it. I’m not sure what it is….

@@HeavyPedalGarage fusier is sold at autonomy supply stores, they make it for all types of repairs and setting up times and ways, its a 2 part epoxy like in a 2 tube cylinder, awesome stuff, small tube and bigger tube, for size of repair and on all types materials, they bond sheet metal qtrs on cars etc, it was approx im sure its on Google now ask a bodyshop tech he will know. Also will not bubble in a bake oven..

@@stevewilliams8143 cool. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks.

@@HeavyPedalGarage im retired autobody tech heavy collision and kenworth trucks,they also put new qtrs on with it and tack weld in like 4 spots,

Thanks! Much appreciated!

Epoxy goes over polyesters no problems

anything after 1973 on a corvette would have been SMC (according to the ole google machine). Still being used today although improvements to the SMC process and material have been made. neat article here. www.compositesworld.com/articles/corvette-a-multi-material-success-history

What about a 1999 Peterbilt hood? I tried to inspect the underside but it’s covered in aluminum sheeting. I’m about to repair a crack and I’d love to know

Yup!

it'll cost ya my 2 cents 😎