Thanks!
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Gonaj@aol.com
> Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2001 5:07 PM
> To: jroverca@earthlink.net; Mgbbob@aol.com; kwaringa@dynsys.com;
> mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: fiberglas or weld...that is the question
>
>
> As long as there is sound metal at points of contact with other
> structural
> portions of the floor a fiberglass repair can extend the life for years
> without weakening the body. This requires that there is good
> adhesion to the
> remaining floor and that you put on a heavy enough fiberglass
> covering. This
> is not a 10 minute job. Plan to spend half of a day cleaning the
> old pan and
> be generous with the fiberglass fabric. To obtain the best
> result the ratio
> of resin to glass should be 30% resin 70% glass. Resin rich laminates
> although easier to apply are less strong. Always wet out the
> surface before
> applying the glass.
> If anyone has specific questions about working with fiberglass,
> ask. This
> was my business for several years.
>
> George
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