THE FESLER BLOG

Lowered OBS Chevy truck with door open showing a smooth custom fiberglass door panel at golden hour in Phoenix
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Hand-laid fiberglass vs ABS plastic interior panels: why the material matters

Two door panels can look identical in photos and live completely different lives in a hot car. The honest comparison between hand-laid fiberglass and vacuum-formed ABS, including where each one wins.

agreed value insuranceSlammed pro touring 1970 Dodge Charger R/T in deep gloss black on a Phoenix rooftop parking deck at blue hour with the downtown Phoenix skyline glowing on the horizon, representing the pro touring and restomod build philosophy.

Pro touring vs restomod: the complete builder's guide to definitions, differences, and the right parts for each

Pro touring is a performance-driven subset of restomod. Every pro touring car is a restomod, but not every restomod is pro touring. Here is the complete builder's guide to definitions, differences,...

CamaroSlammed pro touring 1969 Chevrolet Camaro in Fesler red showing flush-mount DOT certified glass installation, parked in Phoenix at golden hour with the glass-to-body line continuous and uninterrupted.

Flush-mount vs trim ring glass: What actually changes about your build

The difference between flush-mount and trim ring glass is structural, not just cosmetic. Here is exactly what changes about the look, the install, the sealing, the weight, and the long-term ownersh...