Fibreglass restoration book - Miles Wilkins

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Fibreglass restoration book - Miles Wilkins

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Anyone got a copy of this book they'd like to sell on?

Failing that a lone for a while?

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There's one on ebay for £23 incl delivery. Seller jennyfab123.

I don't think this link will work, but here it is, anyway.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235461370416 ... R-asjrfeZA

These usually go for £50 or more.

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It's on make an offer so £10 should do it

Beware that the sale title does not match the photo image for that item
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:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Check out her other books
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Thanks for the link Stu.id looked on eBay but couldn't see any under £50. Offer made.
Hope its for the right book 😉. Could be some explaining to do if not.
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MetBlue wrote:
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Thanks for the link Stu.
Thanks TonyL
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I've got one called "Automotive Fibreglass - A Practical Guide To Moulding And Repair" by Dennis Foy is you want to borrow it.

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Well done Hawaiiso (Stu?). I hadn't spotted the description didn't match the pictures.

If this doesn't work out for you, Tony, you can have mine on a 6 week loan. & I've read the paintwork book, which I'm sure you'll enjoy reading, if that's what you end up with.

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Wow, you were lucky if you got that. I've been looking for that book at a sensible price for a long time. :)

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Pete Boole wrote:
Mon Nov 04, 2024 14:01
I've got one called "Automotive Fibreglass - A Practical Guide To Moulding And Repair" by Dennis Foy is you want to borrow it.

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Don't know the book, but with that in mind: there should be a zillion books around on boat repaiir with polyester, epoxy, fiberglass and CF

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I really should read posts more accurately, but pleased to report this has all turned out well.
Firstly I thanked Stu for finding the link and it should have been TonyL. - Thanks Tony.
Then although Stu had pointed out the description was not matching the photo, I didn't realise until it was flagged a second time in this thread - After I'd made an offer which was accepted.

Anyway book turned up yesterday and is the correct Fibreglass Repair I was looking for, costing £20.50 including P&P. - Very Happy.

I'd searched on the title previously but didn't hit this seller, probably because of her error in description. :D

One big observation is that Miles does not seem to shy away from final flatting using Wet and Dry - WET.
I guess it's fine as long as it's thoroughly dried before spraying, but I think I'll try and stay with the dry sanding for now.
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