I am unfamiliar with fiberglass and just bought a new front bumper (finally yay!) and was unsure about drilling, sanding, molding etc and weather i need to be careful when drilling or sanding or what? i'm just a fiberglass virgin

 

fiberglass can crack if its not handled properly, but as for drilling it shouldnt crack, just start a good small pilot hole then you should be fine if your worried. you can sand it also. as for molding it you would need to use a bondo or lay up more fiber glass.

 

Ok thanks, just wasn't sure about it ;D

 

Drill any holes as far from edges as possible.

And for your own sake, don't mold ANY bumper. Bad idea.

 

alright, i wasn't planning on molding the bumper, doesn't seem like a good idea like you said ;D

 

dont know if you are interested, but if you want to strengthen the bumper too while your playing with it, read my post right here... http://240sxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47553

That should help you out some. Later

 

right on thanks man, where i can get that styrofoam spray?

 

not too sure but i will ask my body shop guy tomorrow when i stop by to wet sand and buff my car some more. Ill let you know tomorrow night.

 

if you are drilling the fiberglass, back it with oversized washers like they do on front quarterpanels. if there is ANY play in the fitment of the fiber piece, it could slowly open your nicely drilled hole into a frayed laceration.