Classic Car Blog

Short Answer: If you’re trying to find someone to repair a fiberglass car body, you’re probably already learning that most shops don’t want the job. Fiberglass behaves differently than steel, and it takes specific reinforcement and prep to hold up long-term. At Auto Art, we handle fiberglass repair out of our shop in Marion, Kentucky, […]

Short Answer Bondo and fiberglass filler work well when used correctly, in thin layers over sound, rust-free metal. They fail when shops use them to mask corrosion instead of repairing it. Auto Art Restoration uses filler for final surface refinement only, never as a substitute for proper metal or fiberglass repair. What Bondo and Fiberglass […]

Short Answer: A show quality fiberglass kit car build depends on several things. First, proper gel coat and panel prep. Second, reinforcing known stress points before they crack, and using the right filler and paint system for a material that flexes differently than steel. Finally, getting panel fitment right before finishing work begins. Skipping any […]