Hey you guys...I just vented out a hood, and IT CAME OUT EXCELLENT. I used gutted out Camaro hood vents installed in backwards. I used an adheasive call J-B Weld to "glue" them in. This stuff is like steel and I strongly recomend it. I have a few gaps that now need to be filled in to finish the job. I'm looking for a few recomendations for the best and most plyable material to use. Thanks beforehand....Bob
The hood is made of SMC, and you will want to find a filler made for it. I have some made by Evercoat. (i think). Your regular bondo will have trouble bonding to the SMC. I dont know what to think about the JB weld, but if it works, it works.
What kind of fiero is this? I sold a 85GT to someone in NJ in 06 and im getting curious about it
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fierofrenzy Member
Posts: 851 From: Powder Springs, Georgia Registered: Nov 2006
85 silver... The J-B weld id excellent for the Fiero. I just came in from sanding it down...once again, it looks excellent, and this stuff bonds super strong. As far as my Fieros beginnings, Its not yours. This is a North Carolina car, which now must endour the potholes of New Jersey... : ( I'll probably just keep using the J-B. The only reason why I was looking elsewhere is because J-B comes in very small tubes, and I'll need a few packs. But its well worth it.
Question. Did your 85 have side scoops and a cool air intake system ? theres a guy who hangs out right around the corner who has one for sale. he actually stopped at my house to see if I wanted it. I posted a notice on here about it a few weeks back. Strong runnin' car !
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olejoedad Member
Posts: 17903 From: Clarendon Twp., MI Registered: May 2004
Do yourself a favor and just take it to a professional who will stand by his work. Then, you won't need to spend money on the rare filler, the paint over top, and then the time to have him scrape out the filler and replace it with his own stuff. I speak from experience.
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Marvin McInnis Member
Posts: 11599 From: ~ Kansas City, USA Registered: Apr 2002
I'm looking for ... the ... most plyable material to use.
As a general rule, all body fillers are brittle and will eventually crack if the surface under them flexes. The thicker the layer of filler, the more likely it is to crack.
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85 silver... The J-B weld id excellent for the Fiero. I just came in from sanding it down...once again, it looks excellent, and this stuff bonds super strong. As far as my Fieros beginnings, Its not yours. This is a North Carolina car, which now must endour the potholes of New Jersey... : ( I'll probably just keep using the J-B. The only reason why I was looking elsewhere is because J-B comes in very small tubes, and I'll need a few packs. But its well worth it.
Question. Did your 85 have side scoops and a cool air intake system ? theres a guy who hangs out right around the corner who has one for sale. he actually stopped at my house to see if I wanted it. I posted a notice on here about it a few weeks back. Strong runnin' car !
you can buy it in 10 oz tubes.
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rogergarrison Member
Posts: 49601 From: A Western Caribbean Island/ Columbus, Ohio Registered: Apr 99
I too know many things we are not supposed to use.
What are we supposed to use.
on the bumpers
on the doors and rear quarters
on teh hood and decklid
...for filling cracks, gouges, or around scoop edges?
Stuff to use:
Bumpers, doors and quarters: I use 3M Flexible Bumper Repair kit.....but any major brand will do for fixing flexible bumpers. The stuff is a 2 part mix that stays flexible.
Hood, roof and decklid: I use a polyester body filler made by Evercoat. Again, any major brand is usable if it's specifically designed to work on SMC which is a requirement.....check the label. If you have flaking edges on your hood/roof/rear deck, I use fiberglass....either spreadable filler or resin and cloth. The fiberglass has strength that is needed at these edges and body filler will not hold up without any structure under it. If you are filling chips and deep scratches the filler will work just fine. If you are repairing cracks, the resin and cloth is probably the best.....again for strength. Filler has no strength and cracks will reappear. Use fiberglass for the repair, including the back side of the panel if necessary, then use filler for a final layer as fiberglass doesn't feather well. For scoops and such, I suggest fiberglass resin and cloth and when contoured use the filler for final surface smoothing and feathering.
I hope that helps.
Mark
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vinny Member
Posts: 1690 From: starkville MISSISSIPPI Registered: Mar 2003
Evercoat makes a regular kevlar filler that is recomended for the body of a Fiero. I would not use anything else. I have been making repairs with it for over three years without any problems. Don't take it to a pro has satisfaction in doing it yourself!
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Australian Member
Posts: 4701 From: Sydney Australia Registered: Sep 2004