Surfboard Foam

Derrick from NC · Post by **Derrick from NC** » Thu May 13, 2004 6:32 pm

Anyone use or work with this stuff before??? I just formed a small rear spoiler similar to the duckbill spoiler on the 60's early 70's Porsches that I plan to bond to my 66 decklid and fiberglass in. This stuff is easy to work it...almost like carving and shaping a chunk of wood only 10 times as easy. A small hand saw and 80 grit sandpaper will cut it down to most any desired shape. Onced it shaped to your satisfaction you then brush fiberglass resin on it to seal it then you can epoxy it to practically any surface. Like a spoiler for your decklid, bumper-rettes to your fenders if like me you are not running standard bumpers. Coat it with bondo or fiberglass and glass it onto the other surface, finish sand, prime and it's ready for paint.

Rescue912 · Post by **Rescue912** » Fri May 14, 2004 8:48 am

Nice ! Send pix. Love the carrera duck tails ...

Where you get supplies from? I have done a bit of glass work but not over foam. Sounds cool ...

Derrick from NC · Post by **Derrick from NC** » Sat May 15, 2004 4:39 am

I purchased the stuff from Fiberglass Hawaii Inc. out of Santa Cruz, CA. Two 4' x 2' sheets 3" thick cost 184.28 including shipping. They will ask you which density/weight...I went with #4. Their # is (805)963-1140.

I have a digital camera but not sure how to post pixs with it on the shop talk forum...can you direct me to a website that provides instructions? I have a lot pixs I would like to display including my:

67 carbon fiber hood
cf seats
cf dash
cf console
993 porsche headlights installed in my fenders
Ford Taurus front turn signals in my rear fenders for taillights
18" Porsche wheels
etc., etc.

Rescue912 · Post by **Rescue912** » Sat May 15, 2004 11:38 am

Sweet. Put them on thesamba then post the link here. Can't remote link images from there anymore so just put them in an album and post the url to the album. Love to see them...

dr. no · Post by **dr. no** » Mon May 17, 2004 6:34 am

Glass over foam is a standard homebuilt aircraft method. You can use many types of foam, what you are describing sounds like urethane foam (styrofoam will work but is harder to shape unless you go the hot-wire route). I get mine through local insulation suppliers, its usually blue or yellow and is much cheaper than what you paid....

bt · Post by bt » Wed Jun 09, 2004 3:53 pm

Dr. No, What type of foam do you suggest? I want to make some small parts but I don't know what I should use. Can I use the pink foam from Home Depot

new1 · Post by **new1** » Fri Jul 02, 2004 3:43 pm

pink foam works but it will need to be coated with epoxy. regular polysteyrene resin will melt the foam

baybuscamper · Post by **baybuscamper** » Sun Aug 15, 2004 4:22 am

blue n yellow stuff is cheaper, but as a surfer i can say that surfboard foam is better to work with and stronger.

Tha Driver · Post by **Tha Driver** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 3:21 am

Check with your local florest for some scrap foam. (or the trash bin at the graveyard/church) The stuff they use for flower arrangements works well for sculpting & 'glassing over.
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"

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zineybug · Post by **zineybug** » Sun Sep 05, 2004 4:33 pm

hey that price is wacked just go to a upholstery shop and get the tick dense foam for couch backs and stuff...just dont tell them its for a car project, i think the foam guys thell them to charge more also...say you want to modd sum cabinet and fiberglass it works great and half the price

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