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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.
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Keith Noakes has extensive experience and knowledge of glass reinforced plastics, having worked in the industry for over twenty years. He has advised motorcycle and motor racing teams, and formed his own composite company supplying components to Formula One and Cart teams.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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A fascinating read, covered absolutely everything I needed to know about use of reinforced plastics. Would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone in the fibreglass industry.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Maybe because I had picked up a fair bit of info from free articles on the net, but I was expecting a lot more info from this book. General theme seems to be a lack of direction, qualified by statements to the effect of "check manufacturer's advice for specific guidance". My advice, unfortunately would be to do just that, as plenty of info can be gleaned from stockists and manufacturers for free. In it's defence the book goes into more high-tech preceedures such as resin transfer moulding, but these may be of little or no use if you are looking to go low-tech in your garage! In summary, for the average guy starting from no knowledge, but wishing to do a good low-tech hands on job- pick up the fre info and put down this book
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Bought it as a present for my brother who uses fiberglass for his helmets. He tells me it's a good reference book but inclusion of more images would be helpful, especially in step by step processes.
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