Traded my BROKEN Zero Turn Mower for a 86GT w/ 92k miles

[jwrape]

Where did you get the complete white face plates for the 120 cluster, aux and HVAC?

\D

http://www.whitegauges.net/categories/Pontiac/Fiero/

[jwrape]

Well I'm getting closer to painting the entire car piece by piece.
I have the hood and the driverside fender done.
The past couple days I have been working on the Deck Lid and I painted the passenger side headlight cover to see how it would turn out.
So far it looks great.
I am waiting for the fiberglass and then Putty to dry to fill the spoiler holes. I plan to re-install the wing but at a further back position.





I am also considering figuring out a Duck bill spoiler instead. But I am not sure at this time which I will choose.


THe Light lid turned out BEAUTIFUL



I have also started working on fiberglassing for the first time EVER. I am attempting to mount Trans Am Heat Extractor gills into my side lower quarters. So far it's going well. I will see when I start removing extra Fiber glass and adding filler to make them look right. Fiberglass is a strange animal.

[jwrape]

Question: What type of filler should I use over the Fiberglass to smooth it and contour it?

[Tha Driver]

I hate to tell you this but you're going about most everything all wrong.  That red putty is air dry, right? Get rid of it. Did you use 'Vette panel adhesive/filler with some 'glass mixed in to fill the holes?
I would never fiberglass on the plastic 1/4 panels. And never ever put any kind of filler or 'glass over paint or primer. Are the T/A vents plastic too? If so you might get away with an adhesive designed for the RRIM 1/4s.
Have you seen this? http://gafieroclub.org/bbs/index.php?topic=469.0 Also there are lots of threads I've posted in on PFF on how to fill the decklid holes & other fiberglass/body questions. You can do a search with my username to find them.
You're welcome to come by & use my shop & tools & I'll help you decide on the best way to go about what you're doing.
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"

Custom Fiberglass Parts

[jwrape]

I hate to tell you this but you're going about most everything all wrong.  That red putty is air dry, right? Get rid of it. Did you use 'Vette panel adhesive/filler with some 'glass mixed in to fill the holes?
I would never fiberglass on the plastic 1/4 panels. And never ever put any kind of filler or 'glass over paint or primer. Are the T/A vents plastic too? If so you might get away with an adhesive designed for the RRIM 1/4s.
Have you seen this? http://gafieroclub.org/bbs/index.php?topic=469.0 Also there are lots of threads I've posted in on PFF on how to fill the decklid holes & other fiberglass/body questions. You can do a search with my username to find them.
You're welcome to come by & use my shop & tools & I'll help you decide on the best way to go about what you're doing.
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"

Custom Fiberglass Parts

Yea, I just figered out that the Fiberglass on the TA Vents isn't gonna work. It's not holding.

The Holes on the Deck Lid is fiberglassed under the putty. The putty was to even out the uneven surface. There is very little putty left after sanding.
THe holes turned out well and you can't really even see that they were ever there. The Fiberglass in the holes should work perfectly.

I will definately grab some Corvette filler for future and re-start.

The T/A vents are fiberglass or something similar, not plastic.

It is my first Fiberglass experience but I am learning. Thanks for the information.

[Tha Driver]

I hate to tell you this but you're going about most everything all wrong.  That red putty is air dry, right? Get rid of it. Did you use 'Vette panel adhesive/filler with some 'glass mixed in to fill the holes?
I would never fiberglass on the plastic 1/4 panels. And never ever put any kind of filler or 'glass over paint or primer. Are the T/A vents plastic too? If so you might get away with an adhesive designed for the RRIM 1/4s.
Have you seen this? http://gafieroclub.org/bbs/index.php?topic=469.0 Also there are lots of threads I've posted in on PFF on how to fill the decklid holes & other fiberglass/body questions. You can do a search with my username to find them.
You're welcome to come by & use my shop & tools & I'll help you decide on the best way to go about what you're doing.
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"

Custom Fiberglass Parts

Yea, I just figered out that the Fiberglass on the TA Vents isn't gonna work. It's not holding.

The Holes on the Deck Lid is fiberglassed under the putty. The putty was to even out the uneven surface. There is very little putty left after sanding.
THe holes turned out well and you can't really even see that they were ever there. The Fiberglass in the holes should work perfectly.

I will definately grab some Corvette filler for future and re-start.

The T/A vents are fiberglass or something similar, not plastic.

It is my first Fiberglass experience but I am learning. Thanks for the information.

The problem with fiberglass on the SMC (I assume you used polyester resin) is that it doesn't stick as well as the 'Vette shtuff. The putty, even if used very sparingly, will shrink or swell when painted over, ruining all your hard work.
If you have questions just ask. The link I posted above has all the right materials for the different parts on the Fiero.
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"

Custom Fiberglass Parts

[jwrape]

Thank you for your help. I will have to get the right stuff and give it a try

[jwrape]

GOt this lovely jewel coming in the mail for $17.50 on EBay...
I need more storage and a place to set little things. This should help.




I had been looking around for one and finally saw this one on eBay.

[Donster]

I've seen them in "OldOne"'s Fiero and have speculated getting one from TFS, they carry them also, for around $20

Very practical

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[jwrape]

I've seen them in "OldOne"'s Fiero and have speculated getting one from TFS, they carry them also, for around $20

Very practical

\D

Oh, didn't know they were there. Well at least I didn't over pay. LOL. I figured $17.50 was a decent price. 

[jwrape]

Rear Deck Painted, still need to wet sand and re-spray another coat

[Tha Driver]

What kind of paint are you using?  You shouldn't have to sand between coats - unless you're using single stage metallic which is hard to sand & buff without screwing up the metallic.
Really you shouldn't be using single stage at all (if you are). Base/clear is not that expensive (for decent quality Dupont Nason if you're on a tight budget) & it provides UV protection to avoid fading & color breakdown.
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"

Custom Fiberglass Parts

[jwrape]

What kind of paint are you using?  You shouldn't have to sand between coats - unless you're using single stage metallic which is hard to sand & buff without screwing up the metallic.
Really you shouldn't be using single stage at all (if you are). Base/clear is not that expensive (for decent quality Dupont Nason if you're on a tight budget) & it provides UV protection to avoid fading & color breakdown.
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"

Custom Fiberglass Parts

I do sand in between, but it's Rustoleum.

[jwrape]

Added a LED Flasher the other day and that little Flasher made the blinkers work perfectly. Should have done that a long time ago. Works perfectly.

[Fierofool]

Did you leave the standard bulbs and just change out the flasher unit?  What are the benefits and effect of doing this?