Chanh55

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If there's a topic floating around here I couldn't find it. So sorry if this is a repost.

Anyways... I removed my stock antenna and I'm wondering how I would go about covering it? Should I use fiberglass... or have someone weld it shut? Are there any good resources on how to work with fiberglass? Any help would be appreciated.

I also have some holes in my hatch for when I had an aluminum spoiler... lol

Thanks.

Verde97

#2

What about your radio reception? Or are you not worried about it?

Chanh55

#3

My radio reception is fine. I installed a jetta style antenna not too long ago.

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...38&#entry357738

Verde97

#4

Nice...I can't believe I missed that topic.

You're obviously going to have to repaint. This is just a thought, but since the hole for the stock antenna is hollow, I would maybe fill it in with a foam spray, and then maybe bondo it. I think fiberglass would take too much work, and if you weld it it would require major sanding. I'm not an expert on this subject, though.

hunter_D

#5

there's a patch they sell at autozone, like 4 bucks and you can put it under the hole, it has a sticky side, also its flexible so it can contour to the car. than use fiberglass to cover it up, sand than prime thats it. if you use bondo it might crack since it such a big hole. fiberglass is stronger and can hold better

This post has been edited by hunter_D: Dec 12, 2005 - 6:15 PM

Chanh55

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there's a patch they sell at autozone, like 4 bucks and you can put it under the hole, it has a sticky side, also its flexible so it can contour to the car. than use fiberglass to cover it up, sand than prime thats it. if you use bondo it might crack since it such a big hole. fiberglass is stronger and can hold better

Are there any good links on working with fiberglass? Or can you list the basics...

hunter_D

#7

its basic and simple, you can use the putty type or the actual fiberglass. just read the dir on the box, but you need to work fast.. the stuff getts messy too. i worked on fiberglass a lot so its not that hard once you get use to it.

Jdog1385

#8

black electric tape?

Chanh55

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black electric tape?

Yup that's my current solution... 3" electrical tape.

djultimate

#10

stick a big toyota emblem over it... or maybe a bumper sticker



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RocketScott

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Are there any good links on working with fiberglass? Or can you list the basics...

http://www.systemthree.com/index_2.asp

look under the epoxy talk section

madmods

#12

Get a piece of sheet metal and cut it close to the size of the hole. With a magnet hold it while you tack weld it.
Weld a bead around, gring the welds and do your body work. Always weld instead of glass if you have a booming sound system.

Akimbo

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I have ghetto rubber plugs plugging my spoiler holes ATM

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creis

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you can do what I'm going to do with my rear wiper hole, make a small fiberglass peace that looks very similar to one of thoes new bmw anntenas, I plan to stuff a tv anntena in the one i'm going to make, and then have it painted to match the car.

adds a cool look and functional.

I would not use fiberglass to fill the hole and make it look flush, I had my wing holes fiberglasses, did not work to well, one poped out before it went into the shop. weilding it is always the best thing to do.

celicaST

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I have ghetto rubber plugs plugging my spoiler holes ATM

lol i did the same thing when i had my wing off. first tried tape, then used electrical grommets. didnt want to commit to welding, so just put the wing back on.

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bufferdan

#16

Yeah...get a rubber plug...take it out of your bathtub

celicaGT96

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Get a piece of sheet metal and cut it close to the size of the hole. With a magnet hold it while you tack weld it.
Weld a bead around, gring the welds and do your body work. Always weld instead of glass if you have a booming sound system.

What would happen if you did use glass, with a booming system??

Hanyo

#18

he fiberglass would crack where it makes contact with the metal.

DmVinny

#19

Lol you guys are harsh on people. Simply get a piece of cardboard lay it behind the hole, than get JB Weld and fill in the area making sure the cardboard below doesnt fall... smooth it out wait till it dries and sand it down... hole filled wont crack.

Chanh55

#20

So you want me to glue cardboard to my car? I don't understand..