Glass reinforced plastic or fibreglass is a composite material made from strands of glass and liquid resin. This versatile material is used in the construction of cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats and aircraft. Fibreglass is an easy material for the DIY modeller or repairer to use. Written with the layman in mind, this book covers materials, tools and equipment; health and safety; and repairing existing components. Modifying and strengthening existing mouldings; designing and making patterns; and making moulds is covered along with wet lay-up technique; curing times and methods; releasing compounds from moulds; and mould-less techniques.
- ISBN10 1861265751
- ISBN13 9781861265753
- Publish Date 24 March 2003 (first published 28 November 1997)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 5 January 2016
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
- Edition New edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 128
- Language English