ABS panels

butch27 · March 23, 2011, 07:48:48 PM

I've searched. Where can I buy 2 sheets of 1/8" ABS 4'x6' panels. I'm starting the interior of a "T". Thanks OH, Somewhere near Detroit or Toledo that sells to the public.

kb426 · March 23, 2011, 07:55:13 PM

I used US Plastics and had it shipped to me.

moose · March 23, 2011, 07:57:38 PM

Try Wensco Sign supply in Livonia....

Tim

GPster · March 23, 2011, 08:45:24 PM

Try Bath Fitter. You could go to Lowes for a tub surround but I don't know if they're big enough. GPster

butch27 · March 23, 2011, 10:09:24 PM

Thanks Guys: Only problem with the bath surround is that it's only .060 thick.

enjenjo · March 23, 2011, 11:22:40 PM

Bontragers RV surplus http://bontragers.com/ has 4x8 sheets of 1/8" ABS foam board with vinyl wallpaper on one side for $10 each in Sturgis Mi. They call it ceiling panels.

348tripower · March 24, 2011, 05:45:33 AM

Butch,
Pretty much everybody I know is using FRP panel. Fiberglass reinforced plastic. It is a bit thinner which allows it to be bent cold plus it cuts easier than the ABS. Lowes and Home Depot carry it in their bath dept. I just used some to wrap the rear corners of the COE to mount some speakers. I think it takes glue better than the ABS too.
Don

butch27 · March 24, 2011, 09:15:38 AM

348---Is it brittle and how thick ?

348tripower · March 24, 2011, 11:44:26 AM

Quote from: "butch27"348---Is it brittle and how thick ?

In small pieces it can be a bit brittle. But not that bad. It is about .080 thick.

butch27 · March 25, 2011, 11:02:44 PM

Found those FRP panels at Home Depot. Good price!! Thanks

2rods · March 26, 2011, 08:27:23 PM

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100389836/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Is this the stuff?

chimp koose · March 26, 2011, 10:52:58 PM

Does someone want to take us to school on the FRP panels for interior use? I would be interested as I would like to know how to do a headliner in that stuff to glue material to later.

348tripower · March 27, 2011, 09:11:18 AM

Quote from: "chimp koose"Does someone want to take us to school on the FRP panels for interior use? I would be interested as I would like to know how to do a headliner in that stuff to glue material to later.

I know a couple in Ann Arbor that turned me to this material. I will try and get with them and see if they have any info or even pictures of their builds using it. I know he has an allergy to computers but she uses one like a pro.

chimp koose · March 27, 2011, 03:34:12 PM

Thanks! I would appreciate that.