How to repair fiberglass bodyparts

[Jeepster]

I bought my Jeep second hand and it has broken places, instead of dents. I'm told its fiberglass but I want to repair it with metal. On the fender corners there are splits/tears, also over the tires. Can I change it out and if not, how do I fix the splits/tears?

 

[AlabamaAllen]

I'd just swing for used replacement parts. It would be much easier and you could have it all painted then once you have installed them. You can repair fiberglass but I don't like to. The integrity is much better if you just replace.

 

[Red'sCherokee]

You can purchase a fiberglass repair kit. Otherwise your going to have to use replacement pieces. Metal replacement means getting a body shop to maanufacture the parts since they come in fiberglass.

 

[Ottoman]

My car has fiberglass parts that I had to replace after I got hit. I felt my baby deserves better, but that's how I bought her.

 

[redwing]

Not metal

You are going to have a heck of the time replacing it with metal and getting that to work for you unless you have the right tools. Why do you want to use metal anyway? A poly bumper kit might be the best way to go.

 

[Ticking]

It all depends on how you feel about the appearance of the jeep. Myself, I would just go for the repair kit. But that's just me.

 

[cruisin]

I don't think I would put metal on it if it's fiberglass. You can buy the repair kits like others have said. I think metal would look funny and be hard to mold into shape.

 

[Jeepster]

I'm old fashioned. Cars are supposed to be made of metal. Good and strong and safe. Riding around in fiberglass is like riding around in Barbie's car.