alfablack
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| posted on 1/1/23 at 05:04 PM |
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Miles wilkins fiberglass repair wanted
Hi has any body got a copy of
Miles wilkins hiw to restore fiberglass Bible
They no longer need or is useful to them
I am happy to buy
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Simon
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| posted on 1/1/23 at 05:39 PM |
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155285715743 seems to be about the cheapest out there
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number-1
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| posted on 2/1/23 at 04:45 PM |
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I found this link to a pdf book but is only 15 pages but may help
Link
If you find a copy and give it a go, id be really interested to hear how it goes. Even better, take some videos of the process and share them on
here.
Cheers
N1
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alfablack
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| posted on 2/1/23 at 04:52 PM |
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Thanks guys
Pdf download and bought the book on fleabay just to make sure
Just got to understand what not to do
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number-1
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| posted on 2/1/23 at 05:22 PM |
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Did you manage to find a full pdf download or just a partial?
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alfablack
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| posted on 2/1/23 at 05:45 PM |
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Hi.
No just the one you linked me to
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Mike Wood
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| posted on 2/1/23 at 07:30 PM |
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Hi
The book is a short but excellent guide on how to repair grp bodywork properly, there were a series of four short articles in Practical Classics too
(which are referred to on this thread), three of them here:
http://www.lionheartsolutions.com/lotus/PracticalClassics_UsingGlassFibre_MilesWilkins_1987_Reduced.pdf
You will need some 80 grit sanding paper discs to go on a pad on your angle grinder. I have found Allscot useful for supplies of grp materials:
https://www.allscotltd.co.uk/
I bought a reprint of the Osprey book from ‘Lotus-books’ in Germany which also included Miles Wilkins’ Osprey paint book too. Can’t seem to find a
link to the book now on their website.
Cheers
Mike
[Edited on 2/1/23 by Mike Wood]
[Edited on 2/1/23 by Mike Wood]
[Edited on 2/1/23 by Mike Wood]
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alfablack
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| posted on 2/1/23 at 10:34 PM |
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Thanks Mike
I am just nervous of actually where to start and not to have to go back over something I've done wrong. Or made worse
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Mike Wood
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| posted on 2/1/23 at 10:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by alfablack
Thanks Mike
I am just nervous of actually where to start and not to have to go back over something I've done wrong. Or made worse
I understand the nervousness. Miles Wilkins’ book clearly explains what to do and also what not to do and why. Are you repairing bodywork, if so you
have the book you need.
If you want to fabricate parts including aerofoils then Simon McBeath’s book goes well with the Wilkins book:
https://www.veloce.co.uk/store/Competition-Car-Composites-p135968718
Please keep posting questions and pics of progress - people on here are happy to advise. Read the book, buy some chopped strand mat, tissue, polyester
resin, measuring syringes and mixing pots and wooden stirrers, gelcoat, realise wax, rollers, acetone, 80 grit sanding discs and have a go on a non
crucial part that will be hidden. Do not forget gloves, face mask for grinding and eye protection. And when using the sanding wheel use a shallow
angle.
Good luck!
Cheers
Mike
[Edited on 2/1/23 by Mike Wood]
[Edited on 2/1/23 by Mike Wood]
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alfablack
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| posted on 2/1/23 at 11:05 PM |
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Mike
really appreciate your words and thank you again
I won't buy anything until I understand what want and know I can make a good job
Mechanical electrical race engine builds programming ecu's is easy
I was a mould maker when I left school 40 years ago so laying up i can do. The repair side as me flustered
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