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Fiber Glass vs. ABS Plastic

Discussion in 'Exterior' started by Tenchi, May 5, 2004.

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    Tenchi New Member

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    Fiber Glass vs. ABS Plastic

    I want to buy an Altis type Grill and there is 2 types, the fiber glass one and the abs plastic one. Which is better, as in, better fit, will not crack, fade...ect. Please let me know. Thank you!
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    ctsire13 Guest

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    ABS would be better
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    Im not sure if there are 2 types but if so, then get the abs plastic it will not crack
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    Tenchi New Member

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    great, thanks for the info!
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    The grill only comes in ABS.

    However don't ever buy a body kit/lip that is ABS plastic (or fiberglass for that matter).....much crappier than fiberglass. it's thin and will be destroyed if you hit anything.
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    Basically your saying go Poly Urathane?
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    RollaS New Member

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    always, when possible
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    i thought abs was good because it bends instead of cracks
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    haha, if you saw my altis front lip, you'd think otherwise.
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    ok so basically:

    Poly Urathane >>>>>>> ABS > Fiberglass?

    I guess they don't make a Poly Urathane grill? If they do, where can I get one?
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    theres an ebay vendor that sells a fiberglass version, he claims superior fit to the ABS version the competition sells.

    then of course theres this gem ive been eying: CF ALTIS GRILL seems to me if you liked the CF look, this would be the way to go. it costs more for the part, but ther would be no painting costs so it would even out the price some. (OK its still expensive, but its CF.... )
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    that thing has hooolala's name written all over it

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