Page last updated on 06/15/2004
Here is my Do-It-Yourself fiberglass under-tail. I couldn't find an aftermarket '03 undertail advertised at the time so I thought, what the hell, maybe I can make one because its been raining for almost two months.
I have no experience with this stuff and I bet there are better ways of doing this. But It turned out good, it's light and strong, a lot stronger than plastic. It's still in place 11000+ miles later without any problem.
Before and after.
Materials The boat supply store by my house has a big selection but I bought most of it at Ace hardware.
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1qt Fiberglass resin and MEK hardener. I used bondo brand... about $15 |
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Sheet metal about $25 |
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Enough fiberglass cloth to have about 4 layers. I picked up bondo cloth for $5. or substitute carbon fiber or Kevlar. about $30 from www.fiberlay.com not really worth the extra expense for this. |
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Paper and cardboard for a template |
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Car wax |
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body filler. I used bondo again $10. you might not need this if you use a roller. |
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Paint. I used some kind of boat deck paint with Teflon in it to help keep the dirt and rock chips off. $10 |
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Cheap disposable rubber gloves. This stuff is sticky. |
Tools
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Pencil and Marker |
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Scissors and Razor |
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Tin snips |
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Plastic container for mixing fiberglass, something to stir/mix with |
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Something to spread the resin with. I cut a playing card sized piece of plastic from a big jug. |
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Laminating roller . I didn't use one but it would have helped get the bubbles out. I recommend getting one about $6 it will save time when its time to sand. |
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Sand paper 80 to 120 grit and sanding block |
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Coping saw |
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painting supplies. Spray or roller |
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