OUCH!!cracked the bodykit again
04-11-03, 11:16 AM
#1
OUCH!cracked the bodykit again
Dang I got a small crack on my veilside front bumper.
Is there anyway to re-enforce or make the fiberglass bodykits stronger?
I don't mind the rock chips and stuff but the damm thing is so fragile.
Is there anyway to re-enforce or make the fiberglass bodykits stronger?
I don't mind the rock chips and stuff but the damm thing is so fragile.
Last edited by LexFather; 04-11-03 at 05:41 PM.
04-11-03, 04:11 PM
#2
Lexus Champion
Again?? Big D, stop nudgin' pedestrians with the VS bumper, enhance your calm...
No prob to reinforce 'glass, they just need to lay in some reinforcing strips on the backside and 'resinate' them in, call that weird Greek dude that you used after those mooks took a rock drill to your bumper...
- LL
No prob to reinforce 'glass, they just need to lay in some reinforcing strips on the backside and 'resinate' them in, call that weird Greek dude that you used after those mooks took a rock drill to your bumper...
- LL
04-11-03, 06:06 PM
#3
wow, how big is the crack? i've had no problems with my kit yet.
what i've heard some guys doing is reinforcing (sp?) the fiberglass bumper with some metal so that it wont' crack as easily. as they are fixing the crack with fiberglass, might as well get some extra hardener and some webbing and put that sucker in the back of your bumper to make it stronger. worth a shot. If i get crack my bumper, hopefully not, then i'll be going this route. I hope this helps.
what i've heard some guys doing is reinforcing (sp?) the fiberglass bumper with some metal so that it wont' crack as easily. as they are fixing the crack with fiberglass, might as well get some extra hardener and some webbing and put that sucker in the back of your bumper to make it stronger. worth a shot. If i get crack my bumper, hopefully not, then i'll be going this route. I hope this helps.
04-11-03, 07:35 PM
#4
Pole Position
few words of advice for NYC/NJ drivers with bodykitsthings VS, one I never drive in manhattan (EVER), I never park on the street (if i do it's miles away from anybody), if you go to the mall (gotta park at the end and be up for the long walk, we pay a price for having nice rides), don't **** anybody off in your town that knows where you live, and finally park inside a garage (people will literally park with there car inside your bumper just to fit.
REMEMBER WE HAVE BY FAR THE WORSE ROADS OUT OF ANY PLACE IN THE COUNTRY AND THATS A FACT NYC HAS POT HOLES THAT EAT CHILDREN AND NICE BODY KITS AND CRACK RIMS
WORDS TO LIVE BY
Vinnie
REMEMBER WE HAVE BY FAR THE WORSE ROADS OUT OF ANY PLACE IN THE COUNTRY AND THATS A FACT NYC HAS POT HOLES THAT EAT CHILDREN AND NICE BODY KITS AND CRACK RIMS
WORDS TO LIVE BY
Vinnie
04-12-03, 05:41 AM
#7
luthor: that guy jumped out of nowhere.
bladez: I live in manhattan. there is still 8months wait for a good parking facility
manaray: at least I didn't break the polyU.
do-luck: Just ordered crossweave 10.1oz density carbon fiber sheet, some resin and kevlar re-enforcement, and web backing...
bladez: I live in manhattan. there is still 8months wait for a good parking facility
manaray: at least I didn't break the polyU.
do-luck: Just ordered crossweave 10.1oz density carbon fiber sheet, some resin and kevlar re-enforcement, and web backing...
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04-13-03, 01:56 AM
#10
Lexus Fanatic
Originally posted by Lex Luthor
Only the women, right player?
Only the women, right player?
(and before the "PC" club jump up and get their panties in a bunch, when we say "hit", we're not talking about physical violence...well, maybe a little bit depending on what you're into..
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04-13-03, 02:18 AM
#11
Old school FG tech advice.
Reinforcing is fine (CF may be a waste of money for what you are trying to do), your be$t bet is to use a low viscosity foam as well (small expanding, that you can apply with a brush) so that when/if the kit is hit or cracked it will require minimal bodywork to fix.
Unless you reinforce the entire bumper (FG or CF) it will cause 'weak spots' in the structure when hit, which could cause even more damage than if left alone.
The foam will make sure that it keeps its shape if cracked and has a bit of 'give' ANDDDDDD it also makes for a quiet ride.
The people that installed the fiberglass kit should have known or told you this (unless you did it yourself) but whatever the case may be.... good luck, it’s an easy DIY project.
I'll send yoo a bill
Reinforcing is fine (CF may be a waste of money for what you are trying to do), your be$t bet is to use a low viscosity foam as well (small expanding, that you can apply with a brush) so that when/if the kit is hit or cracked it will require minimal bodywork to fix.
Unless you reinforce the entire bumper (FG or CF) it will cause 'weak spots' in the structure when hit, which could cause even more damage than if left alone.
The foam will make sure that it keeps its shape if cracked and has a bit of 'give' ANDDDDDD it also makes for a quiet ride.
The people that installed the fiberglass kit should have known or told you this (unless you did it yourself) but whatever the case may be.... good luck, it’s an easy DIY project.
I'll send yoo a bill
04-13-03, 08:20 AM
#12
Pole Position
Another thing you might wanna consider VS. I have my bomex front bumper reinforced with aluminum plating behind the fiberglass. It does add a significant amount of extra support (of course I don't plan on truly testing it's durability anytime soon ....but i can say somebody did bump the front and i didn't have a scratch/dent/or crack.....
AND ON A SIDE NOT IM ALL SOUPED JUST GOT ANGEL EYES ON MY HEADLIGHTS AND IT LOOKS HOT..ALSO MY CARBON FIBER STEERING WHEEL JUST GAME BACK FROM AMERICAN STITCHES...PICS WILL BE POSTED SOON..AND MY ANGEL EYES WEREN'T BY THAT COMPANY WE CAN'T POST ON HERE...THESE ARE TRUE LED RINGS UNLIKE THE LOW LIGHT EMITTING ONES THAT OTHER PLACE SELLS...
....but i can say somebody did bump the front and i didn't have a scratch/dent/or crack.....AND ON A SIDE NOT IM ALL SOUPED JUST GOT ANGEL EYES ON MY HEADLIGHTS AND IT LOOKS HOT..ALSO MY CARBON FIBER STEERING WHEEL JUST GAME BACK FROM AMERICAN STITCHES...PICS WILL BE POSTED SOON..AND MY ANGEL EYES WEREN'T BY THAT COMPANY WE CAN'T POST ON HERE...THESE ARE TRUE LED RINGS UNLIKE THE LOW LIGHT EMITTING ONES THAT OTHER PLACE SELLS...
04-13-03, 09:46 AM
#13
Any clues on HOW to FIX fiberglass kits? My friend with a Accord just cracked his front bumper a bit...
I went to my body shop and they said to buy some fiberglass and then sand it down until its smooth..
Do I buy fiberglass from like Home Depot? I never brought fiberglass before..Whats the best way to DYI repair fiberglass method?
I went to my body shop and they said to buy some fiberglass and then sand it down until its smooth..
Do I buy fiberglass from like Home Depot? I never brought fiberglass before..Whats the best way to DYI repair fiberglass method?
04-13-03, 01:09 PM
#14
Forget Home Depot, go to Pep Boys or other reputable auto parts shop. They should have a whole section on body repair including how-to books, fiberglass, bondo, sandpaper, primer, and touch up paint (although my local Lexus dealer gives touch up paint for FREE You should check your local dealer to see if he does as well!). You can also do a web search. There's lots of info about fiberglass repair on the web.
PS - It really is easy... the resin mixes up like epoxy and you just smear it on, put the fiberglass mat over it, and smear the resin on the mat. When it hardens, just sand and finish. Piece of cake Of course, there's a*bit* more to it than that, but that's the general idea. Plus FG is a great DIY project 'cause you can redo it as often as it takes to get it the way you want
You should check your local dealer to see if he does as well!). You can also do a web search. There's lots of info about fiberglass repair on the web.PS - It really is easy... the resin mixes up like epoxy and you just smear it on, put the fiberglass mat over it, and smear the resin on the mat. When it hardens, just sand and finish. Piece of cake
Of course, there's a*bit* more to it than that, but that's the general idea. Plus FG is a great DIY project 'cause you can redo it as often as it takes to get it the way you want
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