The basics of SMC and Fibreglass repair (and replacement) are covered in this video. The intent of this video is to supplement my students’ learning within the Auto Body repair industry, weather working in a collision, heavy truck or restoration shop.
0:00 Introduction
0:20 SMC vs Fibreglass
0:58 Resins
1:55 Cleaning the Repair Area
3:23 PPE and Safety
3:45 Separating Panels
7:46 Panel Preparation (grinding)
8:35 Supporting the Repair
10:05 Cloth and Mat
11:28 Mixing Resin
12:29 Applying Resin
15:50 Over-catalyzed Resin
16:28 Preparation for Inner Panel Installation
17:43 Preparation for Outer (cosmetic) Repair
18:33 Filling the Cosmetic Repair
19:40 Discussing Primers & Gel Coat
21:36 Inner Panel Installation
23:12 Mixing Fibreglass Resin
23:56 Creating a Patch
