Daves69Coupe 10 Report post Posted February 24, 2012 Anybody have experience with these fenders? I havent found actual pics of anyone using the maier racing fiber glass products (other then flares). Id prefer the carbon fiber ones from anvil but Maiers' fiberglass fenders are quite a bit cheaper. Id imagine there not as resistent to damage as carbin fiber. Any input is appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daves69Coupe 10 Report post Posted February 24, 2012 Anybody have experience with these fenders? I havent found actual pics of anyone using the maier racing fiber glass products (other then flares). Id prefer the carbon fiber ones from anvil but Maiers' fiberglass fenders are quite a bit cheaper. Id imagine there not as resistent to damage as carbin fiber. Any input is appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdoc 22 Report post Posted February 24, 2012 All I know is the fitment of their spoilered deck lid and end caps was terrible. Required waaaaay to much body work after the fact. I know that is not the same category as racing fenders, but I know I'd never buy anything fiberglass from them again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdoc 22 Report post Posted February 24, 2012 All I know is the fitment of their spoilered deck lid and end caps was terrible. Required waaaaay to much body work after the fact. I know that is not the same category as racing fenders, but I know I'd never buy anything fiberglass from them again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRASTiK 22 Report post Posted February 24, 2012 I agree with rangerdoc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRASTiK 22 Report post Posted February 24, 2012 I agree with rangerdoc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BAdass70 14 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 Bought a 3inch cowl hood and side scopes from them for my 70 and everything was good quality. Would buy from again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BAdass70 14 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 Bought a 3inch cowl hood and side scopes from them for my 70 and everything was good quality. Would buy from again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobrakidz 10 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 When we had our body shop we purchased a lot of glass parts from different suppliers--most will need some type of work in order to fit properly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobrakidz 10 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 When we had our body shop we purchased a lot of glass parts from different suppliers--most will need some type of work in order to fit properly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 202 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 hrm, are you trying to widen the fenders? if anything i would have someone fabricate some out of metal and weld them on, I would think it would cost as buying FiberGlass. I would widen the fender like the agent 47 harbinger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 202 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 hrm, are you trying to widen the fenders? if anything i would have someone fabricate some out of metal and weld them on, I would think it would cost as buying FiberGlass. I would widen the fender like the agent 47 harbinger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdoc 22 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 When we had our body shop we purchased a lot of glass parts from different suppliers--most will need some type of work in order to fit properly. Absolutely, but in my case it was very excessive. Maybe I got a bad one, which isn't unheard of with fiberglass. That mustang pictured above is mean looking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdoc 22 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 When we had our body shop we purchased a lot of glass parts from different suppliers--most will need some type of work in order to fit properly. Absolutely, but in my case it was very excessive. Maybe I got a bad one, which isn't unheard of with fiberglass. That mustang pictured above is mean looking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim42 13 Report post Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) Full quarter Maier flair from the '80s. Fiberglass. Sits on top of steel quarter. . Edited February 26, 2012 by tim42 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim42 13 Report post Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) Full quarter Maier flair from the '80s. Fiberglass. Sits on top of steel quarter. . Edited February 26, 2012 by tim42 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershift 19 Report post Posted February 26, 2012 Maier has been doing Mustang body parts for a LOOOOOOOONG time. I would guess their glass panels fit better than anyone else's out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershift 19 Report post Posted February 26, 2012 Maier has been doing Mustang body parts for a LOOOOOOOONG time. I would guess their glass panels fit better than anyone else's out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsxrken 21 Report post Posted February 26, 2012 The maier ones are more on the wild side, whereas 99 out of 100 folks won't even notice the Anvil ones. So even before price, you have to decide on which look you want. Regarding durability, I would say there is no difference in the real world. Any contact at all with either one will result in some damage. CF being much harder to repair cosmetically if it's not painted, of course. I like that folks are starting to branch out with these cars finally. How many bone stock mustangs can you look at after 40+ years? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsxrken 21 Report post Posted February 26, 2012 The maier ones are more on the wild side, whereas 99 out of 100 folks won't even notice the Anvil ones. So even before price, you have to decide on which look you want. Regarding durability, I would say there is no difference in the real world. Any contact at all with either one will result in some damage. CF being much harder to repair cosmetically if it's not painted, of course. I like that folks are starting to branch out with these cars finally. How many bone stock mustangs can you look at after 40+ years? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dirty Herri Report post Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) My experience with their fiberglass wasn't so great. I bought a spoilered trunk lid and end caps for a 1970 Mustang coupe. I expected a lot of work to finish out the part, but the trunk lid was warped to the point I could not get it to fit and close right. Final solution: I cut the spoilered part of the fiber glass truck lid off and bonded it to my old steal truck lid. Turned out looking pretty good, but wasn't worth the money and hassle. It wouldn't have been so bad if the part wasn't warped. I probably should have sent it back, but I just wanted to get the car done. Plus, it took forever for them to get the first trunk lid to me. Was my experience typical or the exception? I don't know. Just sharing my personal experience with Maier Racing fiber glass parts. I wouldn't buy fiberglass from them again. The whole experience with them left a bad taste in my mouth. Edited February 27, 2012 by Dirty Herri Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dirty Herri Report post Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) My experience with their fiberglass wasn't so great. I bought a spoilered trunk lid and end caps for a 1970 Mustang coupe. I expected a lot of work to finish out the part, but the trunk lid was warped to the point I could not get it to fit and close right. Final solution: I cut the spoilered part of the fiber glass truck lid off and bonded it to my old steal truck lid. Turned out looking pretty good, but wasn't worth the money and hassle. It wouldn't have been so bad if the part wasn't warped. I probably should have sent it back, but I just wanted to get the car done. Plus, it took forever for them to get the first trunk lid to me. Was my experience typical or the exception? I don't know. Just sharing my personal experience with Maier Racing fiber glass parts. I wouldn't buy fiberglass from them again. The whole experience with them left a bad taste in my mouth. Edited February 27, 2012 by Dirty Herri Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRASTiK 22 Report post Posted February 28, 2012 I've got 40+ hours in my spoilered trunk lid and one end cap. Still a long way to go and it will still never be perfect. Was warped, bowed, etc from different angles. Took a quarter inch off of one end cap just so I could bolt it on and clear the trunk lid. I don't have experience with their other products but the trunk lid I got was not close to fitting at all out of the box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdoc 22 Report post Posted February 29, 2012 My experience with their fiberglass wasn't so great. I bought a spoilered trunk lid and end caps for a 1970 Mustang coupe. I expected a lot of work to finish out the part, but the trunk lid was warped to the point I could not get it to fit and close right. Final solution: I cut the spoilered part of the fiber glass truck lid off and bonded it to my old steal truck lid. Turned out looking pretty good, but wasn't worth the money and hassle. It wouldn't have been so bad if the part wasn't warped. I probably should have sent it back, but I just wanted to get the car done. Plus, it took forever for them to get the first trunk lid to me. Was my experience typical or the exception? I don't know. Just sharing my personal experience with Maier Racing fiber glass parts. I wouldn't buy fiberglass from them again. The whole experience with them left a bad taste in my mouth. I've got 40+ hours in my spoilered trunk lid and one end cap. Still a long way to go and it will still never be perfect. Was warped, bowed, etc from different angles. Took a quarter inch off of one end cap just so I could bolt it on and clear the trunk lid. I don't have experience with their other products but the trunk lid I got was not close to fitting at all out of the box. Sounds like a trend with the deck lid. Mine was just like DRASTiK's. Hopefully their other products are better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
