RE: "Glassing" firewalls
First mix up epoxy that is at least 30 min to an hour type. Then into the epoxy, Mix a bit of cabasil (it's like powered rock, looks like flour) with epoxy to thicken the glue slightly, then mix chopped glass (glass fiber about 3/8" long with the mixture and apply to the firewall/fuselage junction. You can find them both at boat shops or plastic shops.