Hi! Liked yr work..Pls help me in joining two horizontal halves of a narrow cylinder or pillar so that the plug can be removed easily..How do I join them from inside where its difficult to reach..
i've got a TS '94 magna, i want to make a fibreglass box for my sub but there is no mouldings out there that i can find, how do i start from scratch, do i make the flexi-glass try to put it in the corner of my boot and put clay on top to get the mould or is there another way? i just have no clue haha
Thanks for this series of videos. Helped me alot in the beginning. Made alot since.. copying a front splitter.. making a huuge 4 part mold of a quarterpanel.. etc. One thing that still troubles me now and then, is sharp corners.
Its a shame that alot of the guys out there with badass trucks and cars always stop halfway with their boxes/consoles/etc and don't take the effort to mold their pieces and make full solid 'glasses parts. I just could never be satisfied knowing I have a concoction of mdf/bondo/glass/fleece/paint/etc in my vehicle. Lol!
Yes it will give release for metal as well, just make sure there is nothing for it to grip, like holes, ruff edges, ruff surfaces or unfinished/unground welding
Hi my name is Jose Jimenez, please look at my viedos, I have hundreds of molds for sale. I do NOT have time to start a business with them so they will go to the first "reasonable" offer I get, this is NOT SPAM, please look at my videos and you will see just how many I have ! (209) 612-0566 thanks !
Have you used epoxy on a surface like that, I know pu resin pops off any mold but Im having a hard time finding some mold release that will release the epoxy like what you just did.
how hard would it be, if even possible, to inverse a mold and mirror a particular piece. i'm missing the left ram cover on my r6 and thought maybe i could recreate it from the right side..?
went to a few hardware store today and non of them had the matte strand that u used.. the cloths they had looked thick. where do i get the correct supplies??c
hi. i recently saw a blog where a man used fiberglass and resin to make a kitchen knife. i think he folded layers of fiberglass together and cut it out to a shape of a knife and sand it down to get the sharp edge it needed to perform cutting task.
my question is whether or not can the knife withstand the daily chores of cutting,chopping,mincing,etc... will they edge get blunt easily, can it be sanded again to get a sharp edge. because i want to invest in fiberglassing kitchen knifes.i'm a chef.
Hi, Great videos! I would love to see a video which shows the creation of the original form. If you did not have another speaker box to work from how would you go about making the original. Would you use expanding foam? How is that done in the boot of your car? How do you shape it? Thanks!
Hi, Great videos! I would love to see a video which shows the creation of the original form. If you did not have another speaker box to work from how would you go about making the original. Would you use expanding foam? How is that done in the boot of your car? How do you shape it? Thanks!
Hi i was wondering how you made the plug. i was thinking of something like chicken wire to get a rough shape then wrap it with fabric and finish the mould off with clay. if you could give me a heads up if im sort of in the right ball park or if i should do something different youd be a legend. cheers mitch
@JuggernautRecords Yes I have already done this for my rally car. Follow same techniques as in videos, make sure you flange. Im limited to comments and cant help you anymore in words then my videos can.
I'm thinking about making a solo cowl for my motorcycle. I'd probably need about half the supplies you used (and no clay). They go for about $150 in stores. About how much would it cost me to make the solo cowl by myself? Thanks in advance. And great video.
@RapscallionStallion If your just counting consumables and you dont care about time then it will be cheaper to make it, not by much. Do it to make some for friends, or to learn the trade, not to save a few bucks.
@punk28186 I think he just wanted to know because cost is a factor. We dont know how much the supplies will cost until we buy em. If he's like me, he wants to know if it will be worth his time to try doing it himself, not to save money necessarily but to be cost effective. Its a risk to try to do it yourself without any formal training other than watching his videos. Its better to know ahead of time what your risking to lose. And some of us want it as a hobby not a career.
we have fiberglass production molds for sale we make and sale production moulds for the lincoln town car 90 thru 97 you make more than 250 parts from it at least start your own business
hey bud.. how would you be able to fiberglass your own hood? i have a carthat they dont make parts for it anymore. so i decided to take matters in my own hands and make one myself. but never had any fg'n. been following your videos and it seems easy enough for me to attempt. let me know pleease.
Easiest way is to modify an existing one to what you want and take a mould. Or you could make replicas first and modify them if your worried about damage. Using polyurethane foam body filler etc.
@amesjl2 HOME DEPOT should have fibre glass chop mat and threaded along with some cheap resin all made by 3M its in the paint section by the paint strippers. Walmart also carries it in the automotive section by the bondo. auto stores like autozone also have it.... (Tip if you will leave the surface of fibre glass unpainted use a different nicer resin the 3M basic one is ugly and brown.)
@amesjl2 and dont bother using fibreglass when you start practicing chop up and use old denim jeans that you can get from your closet or a local thrift store.... its not as strong but ALLOT CHEAPER.
Great tutorial. I hadn't considered using car wax as a release agent. I noticed that you had a lot of working time with the resin... What type of resin are you using? Thanks for the inspiration!
this is the 1st time i can realy see how fiberglass work i can you please tell me how too make 1st step mold and the i could do what you just shoed me do i make it out off wood ?or what ? please show or tell me e-mail me thank you for your time anr keep it up please i will keep look for more off youe veido
Yes, heat from polyester resin will cause it to shrink or warp. Epoxy does not heat up and im not sure on vinylesters. But some car plastics will warp under there own weight, just not being on the car can put them out a bit. It would be ok for a little warp but its something you should? keep an eye on when moulding them.
atv plastics should be a prob. Just as long as your aware of it.
C'è solo due tipi di rulli, vernice rulli e metallo rulli. che vedete nella mia video sono i piccoli metallo rolers. che trovate solo il metallo rulli in un negozio che vende vetroresina rifornimenti. Siamo spiacenti non so di un fornitore in Italia.
If the surface hasnt been waxed before then several layers.. so 7 times on and off. On a well used mould you can get away with an effective single layer(each layup). Remember you need to wait for gelcoat to fully cure (4-7 days) before it can be effectively releasable with just wax. Otherwise use PVA as well (on top) same goes with the top coat of a plug, wait for the primer/paint to fully dry/cure before you try and layup a mould.
i dont know how much you know on this topic, but could the this sheet shown being pulled off the glass, be used in the making of a longboard, to reinforce the board but have it still have a flew to it? great vid btw
To reinforce a long board you would layup the fiberglass straight onto the board. Make sure you grind/sand back to fresh laminate/foam first and make sure there is no wax left of the surface at all.
Have all my supplies ordered from USComposites, should be here by next Thursday. What weight of chopstrand did you use to make the flexable flanging panel? Loks like the first 2 layers are a lighter grade than the third.
couple of 300gram layers (1oz) is enough. I think it was 2x225g +1x600g in the vid. The more you put the stiffer it gets. Two light layers is enough just to make a sealed panel without holes, max flex.
for the speaker opening you should have just made a flat plane across the lowest part of the opening, not have it stick out. Nitril gloves and long sleaves would be nice, but your young. The itchies will get you sooner or later.
I leave the hole open for a reason. Watch the layup vid to this and you will see. I make a single piece part from a two part mould via that hole. I use talc on any bare skin to avoid the itch. I like the talc also because it works as an antiperspirant, instead of sweating my ass off in longs. I explain all of these techniques in the sequential vids, please watch all the vids before commenting on my work pls.
WILL DO...... Im waiting on my new video equipment since some BUTT-HOLE STOLE ALL MINE...... Have some other SUPER COOL STUFF TO SHOW YOU............... What town, country are you in again?
Fantastic. I'm just about to make some inlet manifold trumpets. I've made the plug and about to do the mould after i've done the mould i have to fill it with a 2 part moulding silicon to make a flexible plug (because of the shape to wrap the carbon fibre around. thanks again
They are curved and tapered in both directions and cant get a rigid plug or mould out of the trumpet even if it was 2 or 3 piece thats why i need the silicon male mould is needed. i used to get a fibreglass guy to make them. i would make the plug and send it to him then every time he did them his prices just kept going up. ive done abit of glass work over the years so doing these myself now. if you've got any ideas on the moulding i'd love to hear them.
They dont have a bottleneck the shape and cross sectional area is correct trying to find the best way to manufacture them. the inside has to be smooth thats why im using the male mould. have you tried the female way with a balloon inside to expand the material out to the mould?
same process. Your biggest problem will be mounting the copies back to the car. You should also reinforce long skinny plugs like side skirts so you dont take a mold of it flexing.
Thats a very wide spread question. Make a plug how ever you can to get the original shape. Because your just using it to make the mould it can be made from anything, like solid polyurethane foam. Wood, metal, mortar, plaster etc
I need to refraise that, you never put body filler into a negative mould (tooling), body filler to get the plug surface smooth so your mould will copy it.
excellent well done, The mold is complexed and you showed all the means neccersary to get this all in alignment for the next process. Thank you very much for showing how this is done. HOPE YOUR NEXT VIDS show how this is finished off.
I dont really understand your questions, but ill give it a punt. 1.Flat plugs with a defined edge I usually use a large single piece of fiberglass sheeting to flange it. I use an angle grinder with a slitting disc to trim. 2. Strictly with polyester resin only (not epoxy) use 1.5-2.5% of part B.
You could make a pseudosphere on a wood lathe. You could then make a two part mould of it, flanging the center circle bit. You could make it with foam, but it wouldnt be very round.
Thx! the problem is, is that the pseudosphere is a little over half a meter in diameter. I basically want to make a duct for a propeller. Basically a Kort Nozzle duct. I am considering to build it with fiberglass.
How would you build the mold? it also has to be pretty strong.
Thanks punk28...very decent video...never thought of doing it that way and has solved alot on my problems...espcialy with the wax....just got to find some now..
What the differences between using wax and mirror glass wax?....
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Hi! Liked yr work..Pls help me in joining two horizontal halves of a narrow cylinder or pillar so that the plug can be removed easily..How do I join them from inside where its difficult to reach..
Thanks...
AzimNaqvi 1 week ago
That is so cool. I would have never have thought of that!
HiJackZX1 1 month ago
you should wear gloves.
TheGulubdur 1 month ago
one word .... excellent !
Slitherous1 1 month ago
i've got a TS '94 magna, i want to make a fibreglass box for my sub but there is no mouldings out there that i can find, how do i start from scratch, do i make the flexi-glass try to put it in the corner of my boot and put clay on top to get the mould or is there another way? i just have no clue haha
MrJockoff 1 month ago
Thanks for this series of videos. Helped me alot in the beginning. Made alot since.. copying a front splitter.. making a huuge 4 part mold of a quarterpanel.. etc. One thing that still troubles me now and then, is sharp corners.
MirkWoot 2 months ago
What did you make the plug out of?
guerd87 3 months ago
Your not ment to brush the resin over the matting thats how you get air bubbles, your ment to dab the resin onto the the matting.
93grech 3 months ago
Could you lay this on a mold of an item and get that mold out? Also what type is that called i cant find it.
EVairsoft 3 months ago
Its a shame that alot of the guys out there with badass trucks and cars always stop halfway with their boxes/consoles/etc and don't take the effort to mold their pieces and make full solid 'glasses parts. I just could never be satisfied knowing I have a concoction of mdf/bondo/glass/fleece/paint/etc in my vehicle. Lol!
HAMMERxHCA 3 months ago
GasserGlass is right, your videos ARE badass man! Nice to see "how to" videos DONE PROPERLY !! respect to you for that! Cheers!
HAMMERxHCA 3 months ago
what is the name of wax
nusratpb 3 months ago
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TheRobotgeek123 5 months ago
nice music ! nice job !
Name of music please ?
rpgtagflag 5 months ago
@rpgtagflag First music please ... tanks !
rpgtagflag 5 months ago
@rpgtagflag Says at end. 9:50
punk28186 5 months ago
@rpgtagflag the 1st song is: "Cold Chisel - Khe Sanh" & number 2, I am not so sure of.... Have a nice day.
jwdundon 5 months ago
One question, where did you get your clay from? I need to get some for a bike fairing
DSPPaige 5 months ago
@DSPPaige Its sold as 'plasticine' in 4KG blocks and is sold by the same fiberglass supplier I get all my stuff from, FGI or Nuplex.
punk28186 5 months ago
@DSPPaige great vid. very helpful, i like the sped up video, very nice and ...thanx for sharing,
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Camchain@hardkore psychols
SEARTHER2 2 months ago
I dont know if you still monitor your youtube, but I like to ask some newbie question.
1. use wax polishing so that resin fiberglass doesn't stick, correct?
2. is it the same step procedure if I use sheet metal, aluminum?
KwaiTerk 7 months ago
@KwaiTerk
Yes it will give release for metal as well, just make sure there is nothing for it to grip, like holes, ruff edges, ruff surfaces or unfinished/unground welding
punk28186 7 months ago
you rock dude...seriously...thank you
lilmissbhaven36 7 months ago
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Hi my name is Jose Jimenez, please look at my viedos, I have hundreds of molds for sale. I do NOT have time to start a business with them so they will go to the first "reasonable" offer I get, this is NOT SPAM, please look at my videos and you will see just how many I have ! (209) 612-0566 thanks !
JoseDJimenez 8 months ago
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cool. check out my fiberglass work on my channel!!!
xcalibercustoms 8 months ago
very well ilustrated any advice on making lip kits?
RockNRoll616 9 months ago
very well ilustrated any advice on making lip kits?
RockNRoll616 9 months ago
This is a great video, thanks for making it!
francacereu 9 months ago
Where can I get some of the crap wood?
sevenboarder 10 months ago
Great video !! its def not easy to find fiberglassing and molding videos !
pmanson0624 10 months ago
What kind of ass holes would put a thumbs down on these video?
I really appreciate all your videos.
Thanks
41point2 10 months ago
great vid, thanks for posting...
dirtydogvideo 10 months ago
WAX ON!
tinytinysky 11 months ago
very good
spidermansteve32 11 months ago
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xcalibercustoms 11 months ago
thanks for being so generous and taking the time to film, cut and process this video. its very useful to be able to watch and learn! thank you :)
lifeneedsmeaning 11 months ago
Hey mate, this is a really great video. I have a few questions though.
Why do you "wax on, and wax off"? Aren't you defeating the purpose of wax, when you wax it off after you have applied it?
What do you mean by the term "Flanging"?
Why do you choose to use fibreglass mat instead of fibreglass fabric? Any pros and cons?
koonlongl 11 months ago
Hey mate, this is a really great video. I have a few questions though.
Why do you "wax on, and wax off"? Aren't you defeating the purpose of wax, when you wax it off after you have applied it?
What do you mean by the term "Flanging"?
koonlongl 11 months ago
Have you used epoxy on a surface like that, I know pu resin pops off any mold but Im having a hard time finding some mold release that will release the epoxy like what you just did.
MTHKITEBOARDS 1 year ago
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what is your recipe for the gel-coat?
tanboxcreations 1 year ago
what is your recipe for the gel-coat?
tanboxcreations 1 year ago
good video, thanks.
boda0925 1 year ago
how hard would it be, if even possible, to inverse a mold and mirror a particular piece. i'm missing the left ram cover on my r6 and thought maybe i could recreate it from the right side..?
thanks and great videos
coolerdnice 1 year ago
lolol wax on wax off
Joeleaf22 1 year ago
went to a few hardware store today and non of them had the matte strand that u used.. the cloths they had looked thick. where do i get the correct supplies??c
sofujun 1 year ago
anyone know a good mold release for gelatin in an ultracal 30 mold? preferably something I can buy locally without having to order?
sonne5 1 year ago
hi. i recently saw a blog where a man used fiberglass and resin to make a kitchen knife. i think he folded layers of fiberglass together and cut it out to a shape of a knife and sand it down to get the sharp edge it needed to perform cutting task.
my question is whether or not can the knife withstand the daily chores of cutting,chopping,mincing,etc... will they edge get blunt easily, can it be sanded again to get a sharp edge. because i want to invest in fiberglassing kitchen knifes.i'm a chef.
shuangyang66 1 year ago
i love how you are doing it without gloves. enjoy your hands bleeding and die later!
Glendale1901 1 year ago
poor flanging method
UzariKai 1 year ago
where did u get the matte strand thingy...
kiwiboy8492 1 year ago
This is excellent. Moves along without leaving anything out!
roynash 1 year ago
very well done... good vid... thanks
cyberslurpie 1 year ago
awesome process!
sangkoregie 1 year ago
Hi, Great videos! I would love to see a video which shows the creation of the original form. If you did not have another speaker box to work from how would you go about making the original. Would you use expanding foam? How is that done in the boot of your car? How do you shape it? Thanks!
Orbitald 1 year ago
Hi, Great videos! I would love to see a video which shows the creation of the original form. If you did not have another speaker box to work from how would you go about making the original. Would you use expanding foam? How is that done in the boot of your car? How do you shape it? Thanks!
Orbitald 1 year ago
I not understand material FG supplyer? what is this material. Thanks
tokiosr5 1 year ago
I not understand material FG supplyer? what is this material. Thanks
tokiosr5 1 year ago
what would be good flanging material ?
demonsno11 1 year ago
Thankyou for that very helpful pair of videos. I build model boats and your tutorial is a great help as 2 part molds work so much better.
KohekoheKiwi 1 year ago
Hi i was wondering how you made the plug. i was thinking of something like chicken wire to get a rough shape then wrap it with fabric and finish the mould off with clay. if you could give me a heads up if im sort of in the right ball park or if i should do something different youd be a legend. cheers mitch
mitchp2 1 year ago
Do you use acetone to clean your HVLP gun?
Levitan 1 year ago
Where did you get box type thing that you shaped it all round as if a strange shape? Grate video and advice, i'm defiantly going to have a go.
mattyh1330 1 year ago
would you be able to fiberglass a hood with old hood as mold if so how
JuggernautRecords 1 year ago
@JuggernautRecords Yes I have already done this for my rally car. Follow same techniques as in videos, make sure you flange. Im limited to comments and cant help you anymore in words then my videos can.
punk28186 1 year ago
Great explination of the process.
necqtiebandit 1 year ago
hey i wanna make a whole entire fiberglass hood for my thunderbird..
can i use the stock hood as a mold??
and just add the scoop and then put the fiberglass on top??
will it work??
DYNO323 1 year ago
Excellent video! Expert advice! You should upload your video to Ewisdomtv
susanbunch1980 1 year ago
@susanbunch1980 Thanks man. I didnt know about this place. Thanks for telling me, ive made account.
punk28186 1 year ago
I'm thinking about making a solo cowl for my motorcycle. I'd probably need about half the supplies you used (and no clay). They go for about $150 in stores. About how much would it cost me to make the solo cowl by myself? Thanks in advance. And great video.
RapscallionStallion 1 year ago
@RapscallionStallion If your just counting consumables and you dont care about time then it will be cheaper to make it, not by much. Do it to make some for friends, or to learn the trade, not to save a few bucks.
punk28186 1 year ago
@punk28186 I think he just wanted to know because cost is a factor. We dont know how much the supplies will cost until we buy em. If he's like me, he wants to know if it will be worth his time to try doing it himself, not to save money necessarily but to be cost effective. Its a risk to try to do it yourself without any formal training other than watching his videos. Its better to know ahead of time what your risking to lose. And some of us want it as a hobby not a career.
lilmissbhaven36 7 months ago
very cool!!! pretty clear and useful!!! thanks :)
Cechaflo 1 year ago
very good thanks
betopernambuco 1 year ago
we have fiberglass production molds for sale we make and sale production moulds for the lincoln town car 90 thru 97 you make more than 250 parts from it at least start your own business
DUBZ285 1 year ago
Correct, if you can think of a good inovative idea that can have tooling made easily at home then you can def start a business with that.
punk28186 1 year ago
hey bud.. how would you be able to fiberglass your own hood? i have a carthat they dont make parts for it anymore. so i decided to take matters in my own hands and make one myself. but never had any fg'n. been following your videos and it seems easy enough for me to attempt. let me know pleease.
qbenplaya00 2 years ago
Easiest way is to modify an existing one to what you want and take a mould. Or you could make replicas first and modify them if your worried about damage. Using polyurethane foam body filler etc.
punk28186 1 year ago
great I need to give this a try.
chox2001 2 years ago
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RateMyVideoTwoStars 2 years ago
how did u make the white peice you started out with?
tony5tark 2 years ago
Thats a whole process in itself, sorry, cant just sum that up in one post.
punk28186 2 years ago
dude man im in cali right now. i think we share the same shipping.
amesjl2 2 years ago
cali as in CA, USA? Im in Australia so I dont think so. There will be heaps near you, or you can buy off the net.
punk28186 2 years ago
Im realy interested in doing this! I went to the home depot though and they had no materials. Where is a good place to purchase some?
amesjl2 2 years ago
Im really not sure in your country. Try just looking up marine supplies or fiberglassing in the yellowpages/business directory.
punk28186 2 years ago
@amesjl2 HOME DEPOT should have fibre glass chop mat and threaded along with some cheap resin all made by 3M its in the paint section by the paint strippers. Walmart also carries it in the automotive section by the bondo. auto stores like autozone also have it.... (Tip if you will leave the surface of fibre glass unpainted use a different nicer resin the 3M basic one is ugly and brown.)
thetwistofcain 2 years ago
@amesjl2 and dont bother using fibreglass when you start practicing chop up and use old denim jeans that you can get from your closet or a local thrift store.... its not as strong but ALLOT CHEAPER.
thetwistofcain 2 years ago
its hard to read your text.use the caption feature of youtube insteqad of putting the text in the video itself
jeetendrag10 2 years ago
Very interesting video . Congratulations!
gre44444 2 years ago
love the sound track. who is it?
ericaustin33 2 years ago
says at 9:48
punk28186 2 years ago
Cold chisel
Jollwah 2 years ago
Cold Chisel-Last Plane out of Sydney
flatbob96 2 years ago
The song is actually kalled "Khe Sanh"
punk28186 2 years ago
very informative.thank you.
Nicoladrag 2 years ago
what was the clay for?
ScotlandSaint 2 years ago
The last word in the title.
punk28186 2 years ago
what did you mix with the resin
hazzaandbillstahh 2 years ago
catalyst
punk28186 2 years ago
Great tutorial. I hadn't considered using car wax as a release agent. I noticed that you had a lot of working time with the resin... What type of resin are you using? Thanks for the inspiration!
sgtjasonshrout 2 years ago
just plain unwaxed polyester layup resin. From FGI Australia.
punk28186 2 years ago
this is the 1st time i can realy see how fiberglass work i can you please tell me how too make 1st step mold and the i could do what you just shoed me do i make it out off wood ?or what ? please show or tell me e-mail me thank you for your time anr keep it up please i will keep look for more off youe veido
RRUUDDYY1959 2 years ago
i want to learn more a just got my first car so and i want to tune it thx man
0472954000 2 years ago
thanks man!
this is a great video, it's given me confidence to have a go myself, i want to duplicate the body plastics from the Honda Pilot FL400R
cuda2266 2 years ago
no probs. Long plastics have huge flex, You should brace body plastics before taking moulds or you will have warped parts.
punk28186 2 years ago
is it the heat from the resin curing that causes warping?
does fibreglass contract as it cures?
thanks for the advice!
cuda2266 2 years ago
the plastics are not too big, it's plastic body work from the Honda Pilot FL400r, you know, the A.T.V. not the car, so i hope i have no probs!
cuda2266 2 years ago
Yes, heat from polyester resin will cause it to shrink or warp. Epoxy does not heat up and im not sure on vinylesters. But some car plastics will warp under there own weight, just not being on the car can put them out a bit. It would be ok for a little warp but its something you should? keep an eye on when moulding them.
atv plastics should be a prob. Just as long as your aware of it.
punk28186 2 years ago
thanks alot that hella helped...im tryin to make a helmet from halo 3
209hii 2 years ago
The old Newbound plastercine.!
A trick i use it keeping it in a bucket, or esky of warm water.
Then it works like soft butter and the water dry's out very quick.. Then heat gun it with a disposable brush to smooth flats...
guslingus 2 years ago
Interesting, ill try that.
punk28186 2 years ago
Im going to try your trick with the talc rubbing into your skin.
I get massive itching on my wrists.....
Im doing a full car body at the moment.
Man what a job..... its been 3 years of spare moments.
Your video is one of the most helpful ones on the net for anyone learning ......Well done..
guslingus 2 years ago
qual'è il nome del rullo che serve ad eliminare le bolle d'aria?
BIEY1 2 years ago
C'è solo due tipi di rulli, vernice rulli e metallo rulli. che vedete nella mia video sono i piccoli metallo rolers. che trovate solo il metallo rulli in un negozio che vende vetroresina rifornimenti. Siamo spiacenti non so di un fornitore in Italia.
punk28186 2 years ago
Ciao excuse are always myself I wanted to know the name of my film that eliminates the bubbles of air
BIEY1 2 years ago
Non capisco la sua domanda. Prova chiedere in italiano e mi si tradurrà.
punk28186 2 years ago
Great vid bring on the rest...the text is a little hard to read but that could be my eyes!!
avenger526 2 years ago
very cool trick
akhim3 2 years ago
When you say a few layers of wax on the plug before flanging, is that wax and off again, repeat? How many layers is safe?
xenepp 2 years ago
If the surface hasnt been waxed before then several layers.. so 7 times on and off. On a well used mould you can get away with an effective single layer(each layup). Remember you need to wait for gelcoat to fully cure (4-7 days) before it can be effectively releasable with just wax. Otherwise use PVA as well (on top) same goes with the top coat of a plug, wait for the primer/paint to fully dry/cure before you try and layup a mould.
punk28186 2 years ago
where do you get the materials from?
v3eclipseR 2 years ago
I get my stuff from an Australian company, Fiberglass International. Sydney branch.
punk28186 2 years ago
thanks!
v3eclipseR 2 years ago
why would you want a sub enclosure to flex ?
Zlaja16 2 years ago
the negative mould (tooling) is what I want to flex... not the sub box itself.
punk28186 2 years ago
oh ok..sorry for the misunderstanding
do you know any good places to get more detailed information on this topic...such as figuring out volume and things like that
Zlaja16 2 years ago
try fiberglassforumsdotcom
punk28186 2 years ago
Very interesting vid .Will look for your next one !! I want to make a hood scoop ..
underdog576967 2 years ago
Same here. Nice Vid. Thanks for all the molding explanation. But whatis the plug made off and how is it made to such a snug fit?
Is the plug designed by somebody else and also FG?
Cheers from Holland.
ducatisuperbike55 2 years ago
plug was made by me and is made from fg too.
punk28186 2 years ago
I'd be curious to see how you designed the plug into being a snug fit like that one obviously is.
getoffmyinternet 2 years ago
I may make a howto on a simple once off sub box like this... when I find the time.
punk28186 2 years ago
Pretty sure it's glassed in the car boot crevice itself, right?
xenepp 2 years ago
yes, with some masking tape and some pva... to get the rear shape so its nice and snug.
punk28186 2 years ago
Hey Punk28186
Thanks for the video
Makes a lot of sense. Good to see time lapse too'
Keep up the great info on fibreglassing
Lots of good info
Cheers
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utooth 2 years ago
ok that last bit you donèt need to use that much clay really thats just stuped
travis112787 2 years ago
lol, it would look like that. But this clay is reusable and never goes hard, so there is no reason not to use all of what you have available.
punk28186 2 years ago
Ironic...
getoffmyinternet 2 years ago
i dont know how much you know on this topic, but could the this sheet shown being pulled off the glass, be used in the making of a longboard, to reinforce the board but have it still have a flew to it? great vid btw
m1ke495 2 years ago
To reinforce a long board you would layup the fiberglass straight onto the board. Make sure you grind/sand back to fresh laminate/foam first and make sure there is no wax left of the surface at all.
punk28186 2 years ago
Hey P,
Have all my supplies ordered from USComposites, should be here by next Thursday. What weight of chopstrand did you use to make the flexable flanging panel? Loks like the first 2 layers are a lighter grade than the third.
Levitan 2 years ago
couple of 300gram layers (1oz) is enough. I think it was 2x225g +1x600g in the vid. The more you put the stiffer it gets. Two light layers is enough just to make a sealed panel without holes, max flex.
punk28186 2 years ago
What is the roller that you use, and where can I get one?
jojogive 2 years ago
Your in North America, try UScomposites.
punk28186 2 years ago
very nice. very pragmatic just do it effective attitude.
DanFrederiksen 2 years ago
You know pragmatic is exactly what im trying to achieve in everything I build. Grea compliment mate.
punk28186 2 years ago
for the speaker opening you should have just made a flat plane across the lowest part of the opening, not have it stick out. Nitril gloves and long sleaves would be nice, but your young. The itchies will get you sooner or later.
standuped 2 years ago
I leave the hole open for a reason. Watch the layup vid to this and you will see. I make a single piece part from a two part mould via that hole. I use talc on any bare skin to avoid the itch. I like the talc also because it works as an antiperspirant, instead of sweating my ass off in longs. I explain all of these techniques in the sequential vids, please watch all the vids before commenting on my work pls.
punk28186 2 years ago
dude u coulda done that such an easier way..!
speedin88 2 years ago
done what easier?
punk28186 2 years ago
Im gonna have to teach you a better way to make your flanges....Soooooooooo Easy you will cry!..... BUT, U cant show anyone!
GasserGlass 2 years ago
Im interested, send me a private vid? heh
punk28186 2 years ago
WILL DO...... Im waiting on my new video equipment since some BUTT-HOLE STOLE ALL MINE...... Have some other SUPER COOL STUFF TO SHOW YOU............... What town, country are you in again?
GasserGlass 2 years ago
Im in Sydney, Australia now.
punk28186 2 years ago
thats really hard fucking work
bronxmarc 2 years ago
Fantastic. I'm just about to make some inlet manifold trumpets. I've made the plug and about to do the mould after i've done the mould i have to fill it with a 2 part moulding silicon to make a flexible plug (because of the shape to wrap the carbon fibre around. thanks again
youwish1961 2 years ago
ive made ram tubes before with a fiberglass mould. You dont need a rubber mould or a replug because of the taper.
punk28186 2 years ago
They are curved and tapered in both directions and cant get a rigid plug or mould out of the trumpet even if it was 2 or 3 piece thats why i need the silicon male mould is needed. i used to get a fibreglass guy to make them. i would make the plug and send it to him then every time he did them his prices just kept going up. ive done abit of glass work over the years so doing these myself now. if you've got any ideas on the moulding i'd love to hear them.
youwish1961 2 years ago
Strange ram stacks, they shouldny have a bottleneck, even if you have to split the mold, I would do it female way, not male.
punk28186 2 years ago
They dont have a bottleneck the shape and cross sectional area is correct trying to find the best way to manufacture them. the inside has to be smooth thats why im using the male mould. have you tried the female way with a balloon inside to expand the material out to the mould?
youwish1961 2 years ago
i would say a std female mould with vacuum bagging is your best bet. Use a very fine peel ply for a glossy inner finish.
punk28186 2 years ago
Thanks a tone god bless you!
DDUFubar 2 years ago
How would I go about making side skirts,spoilers and bumper molds?
DDUFubar 2 years ago
same process. Your biggest problem will be mounting the copies back to the car. You should also reinforce long skinny plugs like side skirts so you dont take a mold of it flexing.
punk28186 2 years ago
how do you make a plug?
DDUFubar 2 years ago
Thats a very wide spread question. Make a plug how ever you can to get the original shape. Because your just using it to make the mould it can be made from anything, like solid polyurethane foam. Wood, metal, mortar, plaster etc
punk28186 2 years ago
If I used hard metal (bondo), to smoothen the curves and surface for the plug would that be ok with the resin applied to the mold?
DDUFubar 2 years ago
yes, thats fine. Body filler is good for getting a nice smooth finish for your mould.
punk28186 2 years ago
I need to refraise that, you never put body filler into a negative mould (tooling), body filler to get the plug surface smooth so your mould will copy it.
punk28186 2 years ago
riiiiiiite......
raisinkeeper 2 years ago
question:
what happend wiht my mold if i make the mold without using gelcoat?
kikikiko84 3 years ago
Would be ok for one or two parts. The surface deteriorates very fast.
punk28186 3 years ago
excellent well done, The mold is complexed and you showed all the means neccersary to get this all in alignment for the next process. Thank you very much for showing how this is done. HOPE YOUR NEXT VIDS show how this is finished off.
nbm34 3 years ago
hi, tnkx for this video. If you make mold from two part (sometimes it is needed)..
1) how you work with edges? How you remove extra stuff (leftovers from epoxy work?
2) How you connect (imaginable) part A and B?
mrkvamrkva6 3 years ago
I dont really understand your questions, but ill give it a punt. 1.Flat plugs with a defined edge I usually use a large single piece of fiberglass sheeting to flange it. I use an angle grinder with a slitting disc to trim. 2. Strictly with polyester resin only (not epoxy) use 1.5-2.5% of part B.
punk28186 3 years ago
5 star bro...
thank you for making this demo
i learned a lot today just by watching ur videos
okeylang47 3 years ago 2
awesome!
IS fiberglass a strong/robust/flexible material? I have to make a round object in the form of a pseudosphere. What is a good way to make the mold?
Thx!
Kirilltraceur 3 years ago
You could make a pseudosphere on a wood lathe. You could then make a two part mould of it, flanging the center circle bit. You could make it with foam, but it wouldnt be very round.
punk28186 3 years ago
Thx! the problem is, is that the pseudosphere is a little over half a meter in diameter. I basically want to make a duct for a propeller. Basically a Kort Nozzle duct. I am considering to build it with fiberglass.
How would you build the mold? it also has to be pretty strong.
Thx!
Kirilltraceur 3 years ago
polyurethane foam to get the shape you want, fiberglassing/bodyfiller to smooth it all out. Then make your mould from that.
punk28186 3 years ago
Thanks punk28...very decent video...never thought of doing it that way and has solved alot on my problems...espcialy with the wax....just got to find some now..
Thanks
gamble6363 3 years ago