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Technical => Exteriors and Interiors => Topic started by: andrew_oc42 on March 19, 2012, 01:57:37 PM

Title: fibreglass supplies in melbourne?
Post by: andrew_oc42 on March 19, 2012, 01:57:37 PM: hey all, so for the interior of my beddy, i'm going to use fibreglass for all of the audio side of things..

where is the best place to get fibreglass supplies in melbourne?

thanks guys, appreciate your help :)
Title: Re: fibreglass supplies in melbourne?
Post by: ben on March 19, 2012, 06:19:27 PM: united composites i use. they are in dandy south and very helpful. often cheaper

but most people use FGI/nuplex composites in springvale either of those are good.. fgi have chicks on reception that flirt with you over the phone.. im not sure if there paid to do that or not??

cheers
ben
Title: Re: fibreglass supplies in melbourne?
Post by: Bas / NZ on March 19, 2012, 08:55:50 PM: It's called Public Relations.............. ;) PR work
Title: Re: fibreglass supplies in melbourne?
Post by: andrew_oc42 on March 20, 2012, 01:26:02 PM: fantastic, thanks for he help ben :)

i may just have to head down to fgi if the chicks are like that ;) sounds right up my alley haha

fibreglass is something new to me.. so shall be an interesting adventure!
should i be looking out for something in particular?

thanks guys, appreciate it :)
Title: Re: fibreglass supplies in melbourne?
Post by: Bas / NZ on March 20, 2012, 01:37:41 PM: Quote from: andrew_oc42 on March 20, 2012, 01:26:02 PM
should i be looking out for something in particular?

The Chicks........... :D
Title: Re: fibreglass supplies in melbourne?
Post by: Bas / NZ on March 20, 2012, 01:39:46 PM: Its all in the preperation, mix right ratio, lay up out of the sun, roll all the air out............. and wear a mask, unless you want to get high.........
Title: Re: fibreglass supplies in melbourne?
Post by: Marishka on March 20, 2012, 02:00:02 PM: check out youtube
how to fiberglass, do a few searches
just ask ben for some tips , benscfbedfordbits

i taught him how to fiberglass a few years ago

here,s a good starting point.

there,s great money to be made in fiberglassing and its not real hard to do. and material costs are very cheap.

Epoxy Fiberglass Laminating Introduction (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67Nd5pqYtCc#)

vacume moulding

Fibreglass vacuum moulding. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWUxhC6-q0c#)
Title: Re: fibreglass supplies in melbourne?
Post by: andrew_oc42 on March 23, 2012, 12:25:15 AM: beautiful! thanks for all of the help guys, ill definitely look more into it!
re youtube, i think i've looked at all the videos!! been studying it for weeks, now it's time to bite the bullet and do it properly!

going to head down tomorrow and scope out these chicks ;) i'll let you know how i go... i hope they are my age, not old and such!! 24 is the cut off guys ;)

i'll keep you posted on how i go.. appreciate the help.
Title: Re: fibreglass supplies in melbourne?
Post by: Marishka on March 23, 2012, 12:27:24 AM: post some pictures of the chicks? :D
Title: Re: fibreglass supplies in melbourne?
Post by: andrew_oc42 on March 23, 2012, 01:56:07 AM: will do my friend :)