omega0684
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| posted on 23/4/06 at 09:57 PM |
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fiberglass
evening all,
i was looking at the fit of the interior body panels on the rush tonight and i noticed that they needed a little trimming, i used one of those small
dremel grinders to take off some of the fibreglass but it has left a wonky edge,
what is the best tool for cutting/ trimming fibreglass panels and to get a stright edge?
ATB chalkdust
p.s if i am correct fibreglass panels are also known as GRP panels, what does GRP stand for?
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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DIY Si
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| posted on 23/4/06 at 09:58 PM |
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Glass reinforced plastic. Don't know about the rest though
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dave1888
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| posted on 23/4/06 at 10:00 PM |
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Glass Reinforced Plastic (i think)
I think you would be better using something bigger than a dremal say a grinder or a file.
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k33ts
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| posted on 23/4/06 at 10:03 PM |
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jigsaw with a an acrylic blade worked for me
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mookaloid
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| posted on 23/4/06 at 10:04 PM |
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I mark the GRP where I want the cut, then use what ever method seems appropriate to cut it (hacksaw blade, dremel, etc) to get close to the line, then
finish up to the line with a flapwheel on a curve or a flat file to give a straight edge
HTH
Mark
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RazMan
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| posted on 23/4/06 at 10:06 PM |
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You can cut GRP with a tungsten carbide jigsaw blade (the powdery looking one)The most used tool in my 'bodyfitting box' is my B&D
Powerfile. I can't recommend it highly enough. You can trim, shape and even plunge holes through GRP and it's pretty good on steel too.
[Edited on 23-4-06 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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emsfactory
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| posted on 23/4/06 at 10:16 PM |
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diamond tipped disk on a grinder.
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stevebubs
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| posted on 23/4/06 at 10:50 PM |
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A steady hand and a diamond wheel on a dremel has always worked for me.
Going slowly tends to make the edges wonky.
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nitram38
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| posted on 24/4/06 at 01:03 AM |
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GRP-Glass Reinforced Polymer
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Kissy
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| posted on 24/4/06 at 06:22 AM |
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Normal metal cut-off disc on an angle grinder. Key with glass is high speed and fine cutting medium, i.e. not a coarse jigsaw blade. And please wear
suitable protective equipment - it really is nasty stuff in dust form.
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Triton
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| posted on 24/4/06 at 08:05 AM |
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Diamond wheel in a small angle grinder is the best way to cut a good straight edge.....and beleive it or not those cheap as chips £2 specials for
cutting tiles work a treat.......unless you really want to pay £25+ for one
Flap disc in a grinder to knock the edges down then finish by hand with production paper to nib the sharp edges off.
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Stewie Griffin
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 07:19 AM |
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GRP = Glass Reinforced Polyester
If it doesn't exist, create it yourself
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dilley
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 09:08 AM |
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I used a tool made by fern(?) its a multitool similar to a dremel but it vibrates as appose to spin, it comes with loads of attachments, its beetter
thana dremel or grinder and cuts like butter with lest dust and no slipping or unwanted marks.
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