6 replies to this topic

[s16oly]

can anyone help with my decision with my fiberglass bonnet and boot. Im just in the process of ordering a new bonnet and boot but im lookin for some advise on if its worth double skin or not.

[Darkscamp]

I personally would always go with a double skin, due to the added strength and better shape holding it gives. I have seen far too many single skin bootlids which dont fit properly in the corners, and also crack easier due to the flexibility when open.

[panelbeaterpeter]

I agree with the above post.

[jaydee]

Bonnets just single skin, havent seen a double skin FG bonnet.
Bootlids are available in double skin, is what i have, and in my opinion single skin bootlids arent worth.

[s16oly]

thankyou so much people

[Sam Walters]

Bonnets just single skin, havent seen a double skin FG bonnet.
Bootlids are available in double skin, is what i have, and in my opinion single skin bootlids arent worth.

The use of composite panels is to facilitate weight loss.

For instance a boot lid made with fiberglass using probably 5 layers of chopped strand matting and a gel coat will rock the scales at 3.5kg. A steel boot lid is nearly 12!

I hope for the boot lid that i`m about to make will come in at under a kg. Considering i made the mold from a heritage skin it should be the same shape.

[jaydee]

Bonnets just single skin, havent seen a double skin FG bonnet.
Bootlids are available in double skin, is what i have, and in my opinion single skin bootlids arent worth.

The use of composite panels is to facilitate weight loss.

For instance a boot lid made with fiberglass using probably 5 layers of chopped strand matting and a gel coat will rock the scales at 3.5kg. A steel boot lid is nearly 12!

I hope for the boot lid that i`m about to make will come in at under a kg. Considering i made the mold from a heritage skin it should be the same shape.

Mines around 2kg and its double skin.