Making trunk panels

[funbnme]

I'm starting to make some templates for some trunk panels. For most of them, I'll use some MDF.

For the panels that cover the tail-lights, I've made the rear template out of cardboard. I have the cardboard cut on one side so it bends easily. I've got a few odd curves and think it will be a PITA to try to cut the MDF at the right angles to make it fit well.

If I put the cardboard templates in the trunk, can I brush some resin on the cardboard bends and let it dry. Then when I pull the panel out, will it wind up holding it's shape? I would like to then cover the rest of the panel with some fiberglass sheets and then cover it.

Does this sound like a plan that will work?

[CRead01]

you need some sort of reinforcement. resin is polyester based and poly is needed to bind it. it will just basically sit on top of the cardboard and break.

I would make a frame out of mdf then stretch poly fleece over it then put the resin on that and back it with some fiberglass mat

[shep]

http://www.plywoodcompany.com/application/common/store/category.aspx?categoryid=20&gclid=CNaa6O_C3pwCFSDxDAodJXzUKQ
This should work for making bends