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RE: fiberglas or weld...that is the question

To: <Gonaj@aol.com>, <Mgbbob@aol.com>, <kwaringa@dynsys.com>,
Subject: RE: fiberglas or weld...that is the question
From: "J R Overcash" <jroverca@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2001 19:59:51 -0500
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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