Anyone got a copy of this book they'd like to sell on?
Failing that a lone for a while?
Tony
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Re: Fibreglass restoration book - Miles Wilkins
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.
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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Re: Fibreglass restoration book - Miles Wilkins
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
Beware that the sale title does not match the photo image for that item
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Re: Fibreglass restoration book - Miles Wilkins
Check out her other books
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Re: Fibreglass restoration book - Miles Wilkins
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.
Hope its for the right book . Could be some explaining to do if not.
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Re: Fibreglass restoration book - Miles Wilkins
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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Re: Fibreglass restoration book - Miles Wilkins
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.
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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Re: Fibreglass restoration book - Miles Wilkins
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 CFPete Boole wrote: ↑Mon Nov 04, 2024 14:01I'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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Re: Fibreglass restoration book - Miles Wilkins
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.
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.
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.
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.
What goes together.... Must come apart.