Can FRP panels be shaped?

[butch27]

Thinking of using FRP panel on the inside of my "T" then upholster over it. Can I heat and form it  around the interior? Found a good price at Home Depot.

[unklian]

Curve Ply would be better.

IMHO.

The usual big boxes should have it.
Bends real easy, can be glued or stapled.

[unklian]

Curve Ply would be better.

IMHO.

The usual big boxes should have it.
Bends real easy, can be glued or stapled.

This stuff, goes under different names.
http://www.packardforestproducts.com/bending_plywood.html

[Charlie Chops 1940]

Never had much luck bending it very far. In my track roadster I used 1/8" black ABS board. Bends fairly easy but a heat gun does wonders. I just screwed it down with the nubby side exposed. That's the upholstery.

I bought it in 4x8 sheets from Alro Plastics. I'm pretty sure they would have an outlet in the Metro area. They have a web site but the last time I tried it it was pretty bad.

Charlie

[kb426]

I used black abs also. 1/8 where is was fairly straight and 1/16 where I had to be creative.

[enjenjo]

FRP does not like to bend and hold that bend. Heat does not work either. It does not hold staples well, and most machines can not sew it.

[butch27]

O.K. Now I'm leaning toward ABS  Anything waterproof.