Question about body kit material

04-10-2007, 08:16 PM

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Question about body kit material

http://www.kemlite.com/frp_encyclopedia.cfm

what yall think??? or is polyurethane better?

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04-10-2007, 08:20 PM

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sounds like it would be stiff, when you really want something that's supple

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04-10-2007, 08:22 PM

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I have a knife made out of similar material, it is supple. The downsides would be the inconsistency and difficulty of painting such a material because of its inconsistent surface texture.

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04-10-2007, 08:25 PM

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Well, the texture is consistent, but its a very porous feel.

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04-10-2007, 08:30 PM

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so which is better? this FRP plastic or polyurethane?

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04-10-2007, 08:35 PM

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FRP for show, polyurethane for every day.

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04-10-2007, 09:09 PM

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IMO, polyurethane

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