3000GT Body Kits-The Difference Between Fiberglass And Poly Urethane

When you want to customize your car with a body kit you prepare yourself to spend some money' You also want to make sure that the work that is going to be done on your 3000GT is durable and it won't cost you more to repair than to customize.

There are two different types of materials that are used when it comes to manufacturing body kits, fiberglass and poly-urethane - or simply put urethane. Each of the materials has advantages and disadvantages that have to be considered before buying. Also there is a price difference between the two which makes the decision even harder to make, because choosing one might mean that you're going to have to spend more money which isn't always easy to do.

Before deciding what you will want to buy for your 3000GT customization you have to be aware of the pros and cons for both fiberglass and urethane.

Fiberglass is surrounded by many myths, and if you were to listen to all of them then you would most likely to get yourself a urethane body kit. Then again, for an urethane body kit you will have to spend more.

The most common myths regarding fiberglass kits are that they break easily, don't fit well, and that thicker fiberglass is better, and that overall, urethane is better than fiberglass.

What you have to know is that fiberglass can be made in a number of different ways, which in turn means that not all fiberglass is equal. Agreed, fiberglass can break, but it's more likely that a cheap fiberglass kit will break more easily than a high-quality one. Basically, the same impact that will crack or break your factory bumper or metal body part will also damage your fiberglass parts.

When it comes to fitting, this depends on the team that fits your fiberglass kit. It is true that fiberglass need additional sanding, grinding, cutting, glassing, but if done by a specialist and the right kit is chosen, then this won't be a problem.

The thickness of your fiberglass body kit doesn't mean that it will last longer, again, this depends on the manufacturing process. What you want to do is to see the product's description and check out reviews to see what other people have to say about the same part or kit.

When it comes to poly-urethane body kits, these do have a very good reputation, since they have a near-perfect fitment and tend to be more durable than fiberglass.

Basically, urethane is a rubber like material, which makes it easy to flex and bend, without any cracking or breaking. Another thing is that urethane doesn't chip as easy as fiberglass.

Then again, urethane also has some disadvantages that have to be taken into consideration. One of them is the weight, which is important if you plan racing your car. Then again, the weight might be the least inconvenient, since urethane is really difficult to paint, and if this is done incorrectly the paint may peal off in patches or flake. Also, in the face of time, urethane can sag or wrap due to extreme heat, so basically, if you use an urethane body kit don't leave your car in the sun all the time.