Restoring Delaminated Fibregrass

[Full_Blown]

The 79 coupe I just purchased is showing signs of delaminating/blistering of the fibreglass around the rear window trim. Looks like it's probably frost and water damage. What's the best way to relaminate and repair these areas? I plan on doing a complete body restoration so I was going to remove the windows anyway.

Also, one of the front fenders is blowed out a bit, about 1/2 " out of true with the bumperette. It appears that it make have taken a downward hit. There's no surface damage or cracking. I was thinking of removing the bumperette, appling some pressure to the side of the fender to bow it back and apply fbreglass to the backside of the fender to reinforce it from bowing back. Any thoughts?

I'm new to bodywork on a vette so a more detailed "step by
step" would be helpful.

Thanks

Steve

 

[paintdaddy]

Are you sure the fiberglass is delaminating around the window?Thats a common place for paint bubbles.Its usually caused by poor prep work due to not removing the molding.If it is delamination,get the whole car stripped for your resto and then take a better look at it.If its still there ,grind it out and make a dished in place where it was delamed.Then fill it with fiberglass and resin mix or kitty hair.sand that smooth ,then level it out with some body filler.
On the bumper/fender problem I need to see a pic of it.I think we need to get our terms straight.On your car the bumperette doesnt come off so you must be talking of something else.Also could this just be a aftermarket bumper that just doesnt line up well.The aftermarket bumpers that are produced now days dont line up very well.You just have to tweek ,stretch and bend until you get them to fit as good as possible,hope this helps.

 

[Full_Blown]

Thanks paintdaddy,

The bubbling looks aweful thick to be paint but it's very possible. I'm having the window guy over during the holidays to pop out the windows. I'll have a better look at it then and post my find here.

Re: the bumperette, front bumper, or nose :s - I suspect it is after market. I'll post a shot later, maybe you have a suggestion to stretch it to match up with the fender.

Steve