on 19/11/01 7:26 AM," entity" Gnarlodious screeched thus: > I thought my post last night adquately described the lid as High Density > Fiberglass and NOT flammable. > > Why are you guys even discussnig this? > > Rachel http://www.gnarlodious.com >
Gee, imagine the cheek of us continuing the discussion after those statements! Would be better if you used the term GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) when you are talking about "fibreglass". The term "high density fiberglass" would be appropriate if you were talking about insulating your attic with the pink stuff. The glass fibres in the resin system are indeed non-flammable but the plastic itself, whether it be a resin system such as polyester, polyvinyl, one of a gazillion epoxy formulations, or whether its a "plain old plastic" such as PVC or ABS will indeed burn. Well maybe VW did mix in a some fire retardant when they were molding the engine lids, I bet you they didn't.
Alistair
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