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« on: June 07, 2005, 08:19:44 PM »

In the aftermarket industry of aerodynamics, consumers are given many options in choosing a desired style, different quality of products, and ultimately personalization for their vehicle. However, most consumers are not aware of the different types of materials used to create the end product nor the qualities in which these products are made of. So what are the differences between Conventional Fiberglass, Poly-Urethane, and Duraflex aerodynamics? What separates them from each other and why is it so important to know which one is best for you?

Fiberglass (FRP)
 Majority of the aerodynamic products in the industry today are made of some form of fiberglass due to its relative inexpensive nature and its ease for mass production. Fiberglass (FRP) advantages include low cost,light weight, and its relative ease for customization. However, the disadvantages in today?s ?low cost? fiberglass market include increased shipping damages, low quality products, fitment issues, and ultimately more money spent at the local body shop for consumers. Many aerodynamic companies today have been able to offer ?low cost? aerodynamics at the expense of a poor quality product in which consumers are not aware of until they receive the product. With poor workmanship, the current ?low quality? fiberglass product has become an instant ?Buyer Beware? product in which buyers are forced to have to ?deal? with the problems. With the ever changing different grades of fiberglass many consumers have strayed away from the conventional ?low quality? fiberglass product in search of a higher quality product. The conventional fiberglass is recommended for the consumer with a low budget as long as they research the company they are buying from and avoid buying a low quality product.
Poly-Urethane (PU)
 Another option consumers may consider is aerodynamics made of a high quality Poly-Urethane material. Urethane (PU) products are made with a closed mold process and the finished product resembles an OEM product on your vehicle. Advantages for the consumer include a high quality product, OEM fitment, and virtually no damage during transit. However, urethane products are known to be extremely expensive, sometimes resulting in two to three times the cost of a fiberglass product. Also, urethane aerodynamics consists of pliable plastics which make the ground effects heavier and more susceptible to heat, causing it to lose its shape, warp, and even tear during usage. Keep in mind that once urethane parts lose shape or rips, it is not repairable leaving consumers no other choice except to spend more money on another product. Urethane aerodynamics are recommended for the high end consumer who does not mind spending more money for a high quality product.  
 
Duraflex (PFRP)
 Duraflex is a combination of fiberglass, plastic, and flex resins resulting in the best of both worlds. Duraflex (PFRP) products have a higher durability rate, reducing damage rates up to 75%, while still retaining its flexibility and staying true to form. Every Duraflex product is inspected through a rigorous quality control process giving consumers the highest quality product available with superior craftsmanship. This process ensures that Duraflex products are free from normal fiberglass deficiencies including waviness, spider cracks, chips, and gel coat damage. Duraflex products come finished with a shiny black gel coat, high quality mesh, hardware kit, and an installation guide.
 With such attention to detail, Duraflex products are surprisingly affordable, roughly 50% of the cost of a comparable high quality JDM product. Duraflex products include many advantages of both fiberglass and poly- urethane aerodynamics, while leaving out most of the disadvantages. Duraflex aerodynamics is recommended for the consumer with a medium budget and wants to get the best value for the amount of money spent.
 
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« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2005, 11:43:28 AM »

Great info; do you know more about gell coats for FRP, I see like yellow, white, teal or aqua green? What's it for?
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« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2005, 11:59:09 AM »

To muy understanding it's to make the spoiler stronger after it has been damaged. As far as the colors I guess which ever is closest to your OEM color to match.
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« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2005, 07:51:05 AM »

Good write up G.  Few good fiberglassers out there anymore. I have a coupe WELL made fiberglass pieces around.  I sold off the Tom's stuff I had which is being made that well anymore.  The sucky part is getting manufacturers to create kits outta PU. All the option are in FG due to cost and loss of profits to make 5 different kits for one car in PU. DU will hopefully take over and there can become a standard that if it isn't used then most people will not buy it so makers will shun form lower quality creations.
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