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Can I tweak Fiberglass with a heat gun?

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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 07:07 PM
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Default Can I tweak Fiberglass with a heat gun?

Just like the topic says, my body kit got a little tweaked backing out when it got snagged on the curb, now one side is bowed out a bit. Can I heat it up and reform it or is it just fubar? I have extra glass and resin to repair any heat related damage or separation that might occur. I know I could just get another bumper but I would rather fix this one, I like it, and glass and heat guns are cheaper than new bumpers. Thanks
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 05:20 AM
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Default Re: Can I tweak Fiberglass with a heat gun? (lonefuzzy79)

anyone have any ideas? I would appreciate it thanks.
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 11:43 AM
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Default Re: Can I tweak Fiberglass with a heat gun? (lonefuzzy79)

come on now, someone on here must know something....
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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 12:18 PM
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Default Re: Can I tweak Fiberglass with a heat gun? (lonefuzzy79)

i dont think you can heat it up and it will go back into shape,,,,,,,,when my friend was doing his car with a kit he had to do little cuts everywhere and put it back together so it would fit better ,,,,, hope this helps but you basuically gotta cut little slits and put it back together when your done you will need to get it repainted
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Old Aug 21, 2003 | 05:38 AM
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I guess that makes sense and I see what you mean, I will try it. Thanks
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