How To Make Realistic Looking Scale Fiberglass

[Smart-Resins]

Hello. I remember quite some time ago reading about using brass key shavings to make realistic looking fiberglass. I have a ton of shavings and ready to put some inside of a 1/16 scale funny car body(actually a couple of my own brews). I need to know the best way to adhere them to the inside of the body though.Thanks.

[VW Dave]

I'd guess that epoxy, applied with a fairly wide brush, could do the trick.....thin coats are the key IMO. The key filings should sink in pretty well, but still show up when it comes time to paint. Give that a try on a scrap body, and see what happens.

[bobss396]

I got it, get some of those fiberglass fingernail wraps. I use them to back up chopped tops, body repairs in general. It looks like real fiberglass. They self-adhere, you can leave them as is or soak them with CA glue. Any beauty supply store or beauty aisle should have them.

Bob