OK, Im super newb at this. I want to delete my side mirrors and create a small case for cameras in its place. How would I go about doing that. I mean can I use cardboard to get the shapes I want, kinda like a mold? Because I need to be able to break the mold down from the inside out.
@monroezzz Enshures a smooth texture free surface upon which you would paint, or you could get a gell coat in whatever color you wanted and then youd have no need to paint afterwards. I belive one could also just use a layer of resin, let it harded to the point of tacky, then apply a few layers of fiber glass to that. youd achive a smooth texture free surface but id would look ugly as hell till you painted it
nice work bro... i have front lip in my car right now (figerglass) and i wanted to make a copy of it .. just like how you did yours ,but the problem is i dont have a mold... can i use my existing front lip as a mold..??? can you give me some pointers or tips to how i start this project.. thanks alot man..
Excellent video man! Learned alot, wish there were more.. Got any free time.. lol I am waiting to make my piece, my mold is ready to spray, but I can not find a gun to spray gel coat... Every one I asked gave me different suggestions and no one knows what a CLEANING GUN is, is that an undercoating gun? Why is that cheaper? Any help would be highly appreciated...
Never mind, i see the other cup you showed in the video, it is just a cleaning gun that you buy and not something that was built, did you modify it at all?
It would be really cool of you to really tell us how you made that gelcoat gun, or atleast some better pics of it, i have searched the web and havnt found anything like it.
big props to you man, i just finished my first big mold and now I would like to get some nice quality gelcoated parts out of it.
Hi mate great vid. What i'm after is making a mould of my motorbike fairings. I have the originals so i can use those as a plug, just making sure to use the male side rather than the female? Is that right? Also because of the paint work on the original part how thick (or layers) should the glass be? Many thanks mate
@actiondan08 Yes, male side with the finished surface. To be clear you make the negative tooling mold first, then the replica part. No need to go overboard with the layers, a few layers for the mold and a few for the part. This has nothing to do with the paint. Remember to flange the parts and use two release agents to make the mold. Goos luck mate.
Do I need a prototype so I can mold one?I mean I would like to make fairings for my motorcycle like the yamaha R6 fairings. I just dont know how to mold one. Do I need to have the original fairings of R6? Cuz its kinda impossible for me to get one.
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 !
hey dude i have a 1979 camaro and i want to create a mold for my center console because i dont want to pay 400 bucks for one.. i was wondering if something like this would work? and where can i buy the polyvinyl?
ok so now i know how to make the posetive... but now what about the negative... that red plastic thing you had in your hand at the beginning of the video... how did you make that??? see, i have a wooden model of what i want... and i want to make a fiber glass version... but in order to do that i need to make a negative on my wood model! can you tell my how to do that???
@skipjagger the better thing~ don't put too much acid so u can manage ur time more better, if an expert user, met can be finish in 3-4 minute's and no need to wait 1 day~ mayb punk just wanna let it clear by using 1 day period. XD
@watersfall1 u can create it by ur self using cardbord n some other material and combine it together. no need to creat a lot of layer~ after undercoat, one layer is enough already. XD
Where did you get that paint gun and what did it cost? I bought a cheap harbor freight top feeder. It worked, but barely sprayed, it got all clogged and I just threw it away. I need something that can spray gel coat cheap, and that doesn't cost $50 worth of chemicals to clean out each time. Can I just brush on my gelcoat?
I would like to make fiberglass headlight covers for my suzuki burgman 650. I don't have a spare headlight to build fabricate on top of. is it possible to use the headlights on the scooter? maybe use some saran wrap and use the release wax on top of that and go from there?
Olá, estou tendo dificuldade com aplicação do gelcoat, ou seja, aplico e deixo secar durante 24h, fica tudo bunitinho até o momento, quando aplico a 1º camada de resina e espero secar, tenho a surpresa, o gelcoat arrepia quase todo estragando o trabalho
Could you please tell me what is the white thing you sprayed first. Could you please tell me the full name of product and name of company that produce it. Thank you. ( I can't find it anywhere in stores in my country,so I could order it on-line. Thank you once more.)
Here you use the cleaning gun to spray gelcoat and the other vid shows you using 3.0 mm tipped gun.(I know you used a 3.5mm)
1. If you had to use the cleaner or the gun with a 2.5mm tip, would you use the gun?
2. If you made a mold that you wanted to get 20-25 pieces out of it before having to make another mold, how thick would you make the mold? I'm using .75 oz and 1.5 oz csm.
@DYNO323 Its not as simple as that, you need to flange it properly. The Part you want to me a dupe of is called a plug, the mold is the negative that you make.
@DYNO323 if you have never made or used a plug working with fiberglass i would advise to not try a project as big as a hood of a car, mostly for safety reasons 2nd would b wasting money. But all in all its a learning process just start small
Hey- what is the original mould part?? if you are making a fiberglass copy, what is the mould made out of and how did you construct that my friend. This is the crucial step that is relivant to making any fiberglass copies. Please either post a vid or let me know the first steps before you actually do the rest of the steps after the mould. I need to know how to construct the mould first brother :) Thx Man! gr8 vid by the way! two thumbs up my friend :)
@btucker1975 the mold also made by fiber~ anyway~ u need to have the original item and create the mold~ don't 4get to wax the original item becouse we didn't want to spoiled the mold. n u need to make it faster becouse we didn't want the resin getting hard b4 the work finish~ n one more thing, it's more better to cut the unneed part with grind. it's sure itchi. XD
Reading through your comments you mention that the resin truns from blue to brown as it gets to the point where it becomes unusable. About how much time is that normally?
Also I'm thinking about making some interior pieces for my car, like stereo surround trim and dash trim to replace brittle plastic. What grade and how many layers would you suggest for an application like that?
Your first few layers seemed to be made using a blueish colored resing. then some layers afterward it looked more similar to the all-purpose kind I ended-up using before I knew there were better/different grades. What kind is that blue kind? and what is the purpose of spraying the gelcoat first?
My resin comes in blue, the change to brown is to show you how far into the cure it is, when it gets dark brown is becomes unusable. ITs the same type of resin I am using. Gelcoat goes first because your making a reversed part, so the first coat will be the toplayer, gives a UV and paint like finish.
can u answer this for me:the resin is the liquiq use to melt the fiblrglass right?.... got a problem with my resin it dry and become solid. how to melt it back?.. help me...
the resin is the fiberglass in liquid form, once it has hardened you cannot turn it back into liquid, sorry. Either start again or try and fix by cutting/sanding back.
Chopped strand? Its just mat without the glue holding it together, you can buy it in bags or pull apart some mat and make some yourself. It does come in handy for very curvy surfaces.
could you mixed chopped strand with the resin and apply it like (for lack of a better description) mortar? or do you like it would be to big of a pain to get the glass to resin ratio right?
No that doesnt work, there would be to much resin. There is product that can do that tho, turns it into a paste with very small strands to stop it being to brittle, dont know much about it.
Im making a boat for my school project (model of course ;) )
Ive read up alot on fibreglassing tequnicques. Do i need to put the gelcoat on with a spray, and if so would an empty spray bottle (for detergeants and stuff) be ok? OR can i brush it on? Aslong as the contact surface is good i dont see if that would matter.
Terrific! Thanks! Ive got an old boat that couls use some fiberglass work! And I race vintage motorcycles as well...Hmmm I could make a gas tank! Heh heh...maybe some day...
hey you have realy good vids thanks for posting them for us to pick up some of your skill, i just wanted to ask what cleaning gun is that your useings iv been trying to find it and everything iv searched comes up for pistol/gun cleaning tools
How hard is it after its done etcs? I'm thinking of making a sorta robitic look costume etcs, and was thinking of using this its a preety basic costume and just mainly has flat surfaces but I was also wondering if after would it be fine to literally wear it as it is etcs?
i am trying to make a costume. and was wondering if i gould fiberglass a foam mold? and what that 2 squirts was in the gelcoat? where did you get that spray? what was the blue stuff you put on the after the gelcoat? was that stuff the same as the stuff after the matte?
You can make a foam 'plug' and make a fiberglass mold from it. What is spray? Blue stuff is the early stage of polyester resin, as it cures it changed to a light brown. Yes all the resin is the same stuff it just changes colour.
Thank you for oploading these videos, you really saved my day. I'm in Europe and I can only find fiberglas mats, do you chop it up yourself? I study design and I want to make a hood, I was thinking I would make a clay form, do you think this would work? Thank you for you time,anything questions you have on jewelry, you just ask, I'm a goldsmith. Olga
No need for a filler when doing good molds like in the video. Nice and light parts.
That masking tape part was pretty good move. I usually just stick some sharp object like knife from mold edges and pry it little at time and try to get hot water in it then. Pops out instantly when water gets in between mold and glassed part, because mold release is water based solvent.
Yes good for plug removal. Ill tell you another trick with mold release. Glassing a male air valve to connect to your compressor line pops out a mold like a cannon. Its a really neat trick but will leave a small defect where the valve is. Good for rough stuff like these boxes.
(I learned this the hard way and had to pull a resined sliver of glass out and explain to my girl I didn't get an STD, just a jerk across the table with a careless diegrinder!) I'm not trying to harsh your mellow, it's awesome you're spreading the how-to info, and DIY is always better, just don't want to see any kids get hurt.(I got a buddy with one eye from an accident w/ Fiberglass, he's pretty sick of the pirate jokes.)
For the Carbon Fiber Lovers-The body has NO method of encapsulation for carbon fiber, therefore it can cause way more damage. Really, the point is, please don't teach anyone bad habits. Safety is REALLY important. Eye protection, gloves, Sound SOP, there's a reason for these things. Also, wear an apron, it'll help protect Mr.Happy when you trim your edge!)
Fiberglas is encapsulated by the body and usually pushed out, BUT it internally can buildup micro-scar tissue which can detach, migrate, and accumulate anywhere in the fine capillaries of the body, including Mr.Happy and the brain.(end product being having a stroke while you're wondering why you can't "have a stroke"-impotency)
2:48- Proof Michael Jackson was a moldmaker! Sorry, but two gloves is always a good idea. I understand, familiarity of material breeds nonchalance, but hey,
ultimately it boils down to this. Resin, gelcoat, and anything catalyzed with or containing MEKP is extremely toxic. MEKP goes though your skin to your toxin-mitigation organs(Liver, Kidneys,tc.) and causes
I have been wanting to make new panels for my car doors. My dad cut holes in the doors for speakers that didn't fit in the dash. They ended up falling out all the time and people wouldn't notice them falling out so they would be left behind.
Thats called the plug. I made it on my car with masking tape some release agent and a bit of planning. This video is only intending to show mould layup. Head over to fiberglassforums[dot]com and search for eyelids, i have a thread about the plugs there, but no video.
Thanks for the advise on the gun pressure! With this method, I like the fact that it seems like you're not getting a bunch of overspray when applying the gelcoat...
Io non la usi questo pistola a spruzzo per la pittura, solo gelcoat. Se vuoi usare per la pulizia il vostro motore come bene, allora vi suggerisco comprare una parte separata.
When using a plug do i just put parting compount and then the fibre glass on top and then spray the finished product with gel coat on the out side or how do I do it?
When using a plug to make a mould you need to spray the gelcoat first(after applying the parting compounds) then apply the fiberglassing ontop for some strength, thats it.
And how can I get a smooth finish on the out side, with a color of my choice, the gelcoat, in your meathod, would be on the inside of my object, thus useless to me and not visible, Really i would need a set up that goes: Plug,parting compound, fibreglass, gelcoat or plug, parting compound, gelcoat, fibre glass, gelcoat. Is this possible?
Dont think I understand what you mean. Outside surface of a mold is usless and doesnt need to be smooth. You can finish the outside of a mold with gelcoat or flowcoat but you will not get it smooth so easily. If you pm me exactly what your trying to do maybe I can help more.
what is the reason to using gel coat, all i find it usefull for on my bodykit, is to crack and chip, and cost a fortune at the panelbeaters when i decide to go and get it repaired
Gelcoat protects the raw fiberglass from the elements. It also provides a paintable/sandable surface. Gelcoat will always chip when hit with enough force. Gelcoat is more crack prone on edges, corners and when applied or layered to thick, which happens allot if brushing gelcoat.
Okay forgive me if this is an easy question because I'm not really familiar with this process. How did you get your head lights that kinda hot rod red color in the last part of your video. Did you use some color after you finished the mold or did you add it to your gel coat or something like that? There is something I want to make and those head lights are the exact color that I want to create.
They were for a customer. He wanted it to match his body colour. I went to the local mitsu dealer(with a paint dep) and ordered some of his colour from the colour code on the vin plate, every car should have a colour code. I primed the gelcoat with a 2 part epoxy primer, sanded it back to 600grit wet and sprayed several light top coats of the colour that the dealer sold me. It matched his car colour perfectly. If you just want a shade of red go to a local paint shop and they will mix it up.
cheers, I plan to make a howto vid on plug creation. I plan to make my videos more involved with commentary instead of music/text. But im disabled at the moment after having a collision on my motorbike, might be months before I can make another video...
the strength difference is very little, and remember its strength to WEIGHT. Cloths are very good when laying up in a SINGLE PIECE. As soon as you start chopping it up into little squares its going to have same characteristics as matte. Matte is the standard, you only differ from matte if you have a reason to. The pros have a purpose for anything they use. matte is easier, cheaper, has more flex,high tolerance,breaks apart easily without cut tool and without effecting strength. (pro not con)
How come everybody seems to jump to the conclusion that Woven Roven (cloth) is stronger than Matte?
I've built fiberglass boats ranging from 10 feet up to 75 foot double deckers. Trust me, Matte is stronger than Roven, lol.
Nice job punk28186. Just one question, why didn't you go over it with a steel roller?
You may have tried this, but for some reason a lot of people don't think of it. Instead of using a brush, try out a paint roller.You may need a brush for some of the tighter areas though.
Like you said, sometimes a steel roller is not really needed, I try to use it if I can but sometimes it just doesn't want to cooperate.
My latest project is an 18 foot speedboat for myself. I figured I've built enough boats for other people, time to do one for me, lol. I might take a mold off of it after, not sure yet. After spending 12 years working with glass I really don't feel like taking orders for more boats, lol.
One last tip, don't get a HOT shower after glassing.
yes ive heard that plenty, with your pores opening etc. But ive done my own experiments on the subject and I cant see a difference, hot or cold I can still feel a bit of itch afterwards.
I've found it doesn't need to be cold enough to send you into a cardiac arrest, lol. I have it warm enough that it isn't what you would call cold, more like a luke warm, and have next to zero itch. But, If I have it good and hot, I can feel the itch start almost immediately, lol.
I've also heard washing yourself with milk is supposed to help, lol. I haven't tried that one myself though, lol. Neither do I have any intention of trying it, lol.
Thanks a bunch for giving me the heads up on glass work. I'm ripping the dash out of my led sled and I'm going to make a new one out of glass. Why? So I can mount my DVD screen in my dash right above the glove box.
Im starting to get into fibreglassing but the main problem im having is finding cheap supplies. Where is the best place to buy it from without getting ripped off ?
Nice VRX! You already a member on the Aussie Magna forums ?
nice i was planing to buy a gelcoat gun but i don have alot of money but i du have a cleaning gun tanks for the tip ni video. I see that you like to do your on stuf.
Unfortunately, WMG has been combing the internet looking for anything they own copyrights to and telling YouTube to disable the video's sound when they find thoer music- I have had it happen to me and I have seen the same message in a lot of other places-- So if you have the original movie file, you will have to re-record it without the music or they will just disable it again.. Otherwise- cool video, wish I could hear it
how did you make the molds? great work btw magna looks mint.
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rickmcclure1229 1 week ago
cool man
GamingAndScootering 2 weeks ago
Can I use plywood to make a mold for fiberglass? If so, how do I prevent the fiberglass from sticking to the plywood? Thanks!
tasmania105 1 month ago
@tasmania105 wax the shit out of the plywood!
0adireita 2 weeks ago
OK, Im super newb at this. I want to delete my side mirrors and create a small case for cameras in its place. How would I go about doing that. I mean can I use cardboard to get the shapes I want, kinda like a mold? Because I need to be able to break the mold down from the inside out.
HiJackZX1 1 month ago
What purpose does the gelcoat serve? I'm new to the process and just curious.
monroezzz 2 months ago
@monroezzz Enshures a smooth texture free surface upon which you would paint, or you could get a gell coat in whatever color you wanted and then youd have no need to paint afterwards. I belive one could also just use a layer of resin, let it harded to the point of tacky, then apply a few layers of fiber glass to that. youd achive a smooth texture free surface but id would look ugly as hell till you painted it
uberw00t123 1 month ago
hey man just wondering were you get your fiberglass supplies from?
skozza4491 2 months ago
Hey, good hands. Thanks for the class.
LilyLEDs 2 months ago
nice work bro... i have front lip in my car right now (figerglass) and i wanted to make a copy of it .. just like how you did yours ,but the problem is i dont have a mold... can i use my existing front lip as a mold..??? can you give me some pointers or tips to how i start this project.. thanks alot man..
smackdown233391 2 months ago
Awesome tutorial, Thanks! Learned a hell of a lot.
circeowaggles 2 months ago
Excellent video man! Learned alot, wish there were more.. Got any free time.. lol I am waiting to make my piece, my mold is ready to spray, but I can not find a gun to spray gel coat... Every one I asked gave me different suggestions and no one knows what a CLEANING GUN is, is that an undercoating gun? Why is that cheaper? Any help would be highly appreciated...
matt3phi 2 months ago
hey can i use fiberglass to make a mold for fiberglass so a fiberglass mold for a fiberglass item
TheSaltysack 4 months ago
@TheSaltysack Yes, no problem.
punk28186 4 months ago
@TheSaltysack Yo dawg i heard you like fiberglass...
wertyq95 3 months ago
@wertyq95 so we installed fiberglass in your fiberglass so you can fiberglass while you fiberglass haha
mrchino4u 1 month ago
@TheSaltysack
Fiberglass?
joekinney 2 months ago
Never mind, i see the other cup you showed in the video, it is just a cleaning gun that you buy and not something that was built, did you modify it at all?
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@TEAMSCREAM12 No modification, just used a mix cup instead of the stock tin reseviour.
punk28186 4 months ago
It would be really cool of you to really tell us how you made that gelcoat gun, or atleast some better pics of it, i have searched the web and havnt found anything like it.
big props to you man, i just finished my first big mold and now I would like to get some nice quality gelcoated parts out of it.
TEAMSCREAM12 4 months ago
Hi mate great vid. What i'm after is making a mould of my motorbike fairings. I have the originals so i can use those as a plug, just making sure to use the male side rather than the female? Is that right? Also because of the paint work on the original part how thick (or layers) should the glass be? Many thanks mate
actiondan08 4 months ago
@actiondan08 Yes, male side with the finished surface. To be clear you make the negative tooling mold first, then the replica part. No need to go overboard with the layers, a few layers for the mold and a few for the part. This has nothing to do with the paint. Remember to flange the parts and use two release agents to make the mold. Goos luck mate.
punk28186 4 months ago
awesome. I cant wait to try and make something!!!
doripanda 5 months ago
so did you cut the edges?
krazycore 6 months ago
what is the second song? ... screeching weasle?............... oh millencollin i saw the end of the vid ...cool
RhcpRatm1 6 months ago
Love it. Thanks so much for sharing this video!!! :)
aphex4000 7 months ago
Do I need a prototype so I can mold one?I mean I would like to make fairings for my motorcycle like the yamaha R6 fairings. I just dont know how to mold one. Do I need to have the original fairings of R6? Cuz its kinda impossible for me to get one.
ExNoah501 7 months ago
nice ,
can u give me tha name of tha tols u have !?
^_^ c ya
200912735 7 months ago
SWEET
goodgooglegoo 7 months ago
Way to work with fiberglass and not use gloves
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JoseDJimenez 8 months ago
trim the edges a few hours into drying, it will be a lot cleaner
kebonebone 8 months ago
hey dude i have a 1979 camaro and i want to create a mold for my center console because i dont want to pay 400 bucks for one.. i was wondering if something like this would work? and where can i buy the polyvinyl?
1979camaro916 9 months ago
What did you use for release agent ?
MrHeavysteel 9 months ago
Hi - Can wood be used as a mould - Thanks.
drs7773ify 10 months ago
what was the blue liquid after the gel coat?
XkoreanXGIRL 10 months ago
whats the brand of the gel coat and fiberglass resin you use?
shadyaj168676 10 months ago
ok so now i know how to make the posetive... but now what about the negative... that red plastic thing you had in your hand at the beginning of the video... how did you make that??? see, i have a wooden model of what i want... and i want to make a fiber glass version... but in order to do that i need to make a negative on my wood model! can you tell my how to do that???
legoclockfreak710 10 months ago
you instructed to ...rub it off. hahaha
drpeppero3 11 months ago
can I just use wax and Vaseline for mold release on my plug ?
josheskimo 11 months ago
what type of geal coat did you used? Is it the same as tooling geal coat?
90xla 1 year ago
I made a mold w/o using any kind of mold release. I been trying for ever to take it out, nothing. Any tips?
sosaj64 1 year ago
wait
i bought a can full of gel that says fiberglass
and i just filled the mold with it
1MPALASS 1 year ago
super video thumps up
lundinoZ 1 year ago
Cool vid, one Q though;
What's the difference between the blue-ish resin(?) you start with and the brownish resin you start using at 3:40 till finish?
pauluminous 1 year ago
damn your fast as fuck dude lol
skipjagger 1 year ago
@skipjagger the better thing~ don't put too much acid so u can manage ur time more better, if an expert user, met can be finish in 3-4 minute's and no need to wait 1 day~ mayb punk just wanna let it clear by using 1 day period. XD
voldermoth 1 year ago
i use gelcoat but he make brush marks ? what i will do maybe its not original ?
robotmotor 1 year ago
I like your technique! ...no ther mold release agent other than wax, huh? ...quick and easy....nice quality finished part!
TheLipRipp3r 1 year ago
@TheLipRipp3r sometimes, using shoes wax also can~ but didn't have the same quality like that one.
voldermoth 1 year ago
Excellent video. You make it look so easy that I'm going to give it a try. Too bad the douche bags had to kill your audio.
lordpeekaboo 1 year ago
i want to make a custom part for a aircraft, how can i find or can i make a mold for it?
watersfall1 1 year ago
@watersfall1 u can create it by ur self using cardbord n some other material and combine it together. no need to creat a lot of layer~ after undercoat, one layer is enough already. XD
voldermoth 1 year ago
Where did you get that paint gun and what did it cost? I bought a cheap harbor freight top feeder. It worked, but barely sprayed, it got all clogged and I just threw it away. I need something that can spray gel coat cheap, and that doesn't cost $50 worth of chemicals to clean out each time. Can I just brush on my gelcoat?
Thanks!
LesterRienhart 1 year ago
I would like to make fiberglass headlight covers for my suzuki burgman 650. I don't have a spare headlight to build fabricate on top of. is it possible to use the headlights on the scooter? maybe use some saran wrap and use the release wax on top of that and go from there?
THEJEDEYEMASTER 1 year ago
I see that the mold itself is red, is that also a gelcoat?
JustWonderingHowToDo 1 year ago
@JustWonderingHowToDo hehe~ get ur self XD
voldermoth 1 year ago
Nice f*in vid man. Thanks
sosaj64 1 year ago
cool
paulolondres 1 year ago
Olá, estou tendo dificuldade com aplicação do gelcoat, ou seja, aplico e deixo secar durante 24h, fica tudo bunitinho até o momento, quando aplico a 1º camada de resina e espero secar, tenho a surpresa, o gelcoat arrepia quase todo estragando o trabalho
almirlima07 1 year ago
hi
its good woork
i want to ask you about mold what is the red color ?
i have mold but i need the red color what is ?
Mrhadiiiii 1 year ago
@Mrhadiiiii it's not a good idea to change the color. let it be~ it just a mold. trust me.
voldermoth 1 year ago
I laughed out loud at "VRX thumbs up!"
SatansSpatula 1 year ago
Fking Love It!
Favs!
Thank You So Much M8!!!
qazplmjo 1 year ago
Could you please tell me what is the white thing you sprayed first. Could you please tell me the full name of product and name of company that produce it. Thank you. ( I can't find it anywhere in stores in my country,so I could order it on-line. Thank you once more.)
kingoftheput 1 year ago
nice vid !! :) was thinking on fixing my rusted out rear wheel wells on my truck....using fiberglass sheets...any tips?
STMN69 1 year ago
And thanks for all your help, you truly have inspired me!
Levitan 1 year ago
Here you use the cleaning gun to spray gelcoat and the other vid shows you using 3.0 mm tipped gun.(I know you used a 3.5mm)
1. If you had to use the cleaner or the gun with a 2.5mm tip, would you use the gun?
2. If you made a mold that you wanted to get 20-25 pieces out of it before having to make another mold, how thick would you make the mold? I'm using .75 oz and 1.5 oz csm.
Levitan 1 year ago
nice work dude good explenations too .p.s nice car lol ive got a tf magna lol wish i had a vrx awd :(
0zhiph0p 1 year ago
ingeniuussssss
914peru 1 year ago
Great how-to. No BS, just info.
toadabc 1 year ago
nice work
007Kifazoid 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
@DYNO323 Its not as simple as that, you need to flange it properly. The Part you want to me a dupe of is called a plug, the mold is the negative that you make.
punk28186 1 year ago
@DYNO323 if you have never made or used a plug working with fiberglass i would advise to not try a project as big as a hood of a car, mostly for safety reasons 2nd would b wasting money. But all in all its a learning process just start small
SniperSpade 1 year ago
how mutch air presure you took when you was spraying the gelcoat?
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Martijndehaas 1 year ago
@Martijndehaas I dont spray gelcoat very often so I cant remember 100%, but it was slow with this gun so it splatters.
punk28186 1 year ago
Hey- what is the original mould part?? if you are making a fiberglass copy, what is the mould made out of and how did you construct that my friend. This is the crucial step that is relivant to making any fiberglass copies. Please either post a vid or let me know the first steps before you actually do the rest of the steps after the mould. I need to know how to construct the mould first brother :) Thx Man! gr8 vid by the way! two thumbs up my friend :)
btucker1975 1 year ago
@btucker1975 Check my other vids brother!
punk28186 1 year ago
@btucker1975 the mold also made by fiber~ anyway~ u need to have the original item and create the mold~ don't 4get to wax the original item becouse we didn't want to spoiled the mold. n u need to make it faster becouse we didn't want the resin getting hard b4 the work finish~ n one more thing, it's more better to cut the unneed part with grind. it's sure itchi. XD
voldermoth 1 year ago
Nice Video! Great details and advises, but how did you do the mold?
eKettle 1 year ago
@eKettle check my other videos, i have a mold one too.
punk28186 1 year ago
Reading through your comments you mention that the resin truns from blue to brown as it gets to the point where it becomes unusable. About how much time is that normally?
Also I'm thinking about making some interior pieces for my car, like stereo surround trim and dash trim to replace brittle plastic. What grade and how many layers would you suggest for an application like that?
Excellent videos, by the way.
gpmarine1 1 year ago
@gpmarine1 For Polyester resin when mixed right it should be 10-15 minutes before it gels up.
When starting fiberglass always get a light grade to start. Get 0.75 oz chopped matte grade, and you can peel it in half to get even lighter stuff.
punk28186 1 year ago
cheers man good vid! why bother with the vrx tho u could of spent ur time working on something decent lol
nipmix1 1 year ago
cheers man good vid! why bother with the vrx tho u could of spent ur time working on something decent lol
nipmix1 1 year ago
great vid! thanks!
louieunderscore213 1 year ago
Your first few layers seemed to be made using a blueish colored resing. then some layers afterward it looked more similar to the all-purpose kind I ended-up using before I knew there were better/different grades. What kind is that blue kind? and what is the purpose of spraying the gelcoat first?
TheGDizzo 1 year ago
My resin comes in blue, the change to brown is to show you how far into the cure it is, when it gets dark brown is becomes unusable. ITs the same type of resin I am using. Gelcoat goes first because your making a reversed part, so the first coat will be the toplayer, gives a UV and paint like finish.
punk28186 1 year ago
can u answer this for me:the resin is the liquiq use to melt the fiblrglass right?.... got a problem with my resin it dry and become solid. how to melt it back?.. help me...
rosnan78 1 year ago
the resin is the fiberglass in liquid form, once it has hardened you cannot turn it back into liquid, sorry. Either start again or try and fix by cutting/sanding back.
punk28186 1 year ago
great tutorial.tq so much :)
IyliaFahmi 2 years ago
What did u make that mold out of?
JakeTheMacht 2 years ago
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1pato29 2 years ago
where can I find that spray gun you use to spray the gel coat
gavy25 2 years ago
Brilliant,thanks.
yoodoo122 2 years ago
Have you ever used fiberglass chop? if so can you post a video?
i have used mat in the past and am considering using it for some future projects.
thanx in advance
superdan50 2 years ago
Chopped strand? Its just mat without the glue holding it together, you can buy it in bags or pull apart some mat and make some yourself. It does come in handy for very curvy surfaces.
punk28186 2 years ago
could you mixed chopped strand with the resin and apply it like (for lack of a better description) mortar? or do you like it would be to big of a pain to get the glass to resin ratio right?
superdan50 2 years ago
No that doesnt work, there would be to much resin. There is product that can do that tho, turns it into a paste with very small strands to stop it being to brittle, dont know much about it.
punk28186 2 years ago
@superdan50 he is using chop strand matting or CSM
gazmic 2 years ago
the trailer hitch on the car ruins it
Mozingotube 2 years ago
but is necessary xD
punk28186 2 years ago
Thanks for this.
Im making a boat for my school project (model of course ;) )
Ive read up alot on fibreglassing tequnicques. Do i need to put the gelcoat on with a spray, and if so would an empty spray bottle (for detergeants and stuff) be ok? OR can i brush it on? Aslong as the contact surface is good i dont see if that would matter.
jamesj1992 2 years ago
Brushing is fine. Get a descent quality brush that wont leave streaks, dont leave any thin spots.
punk28186 2 years ago
THanks.
Got a decent brush :)
Need to film me doing it a sproof of me doing for school.
may post it on lol
jamesj1992 2 years ago
Terrific! Thanks! Ive got an old boat that couls use some fiberglass work! And I race vintage motorcycles as well...Hmmm I could make a gas tank! Heh heh...maybe some day...
2stroke1971 2 years ago
hey you have realy good vids thanks for posting them for us to pick up some of your skill, i just wanted to ask what cleaning gun is that your useings iv been trying to find it and everything iv searched comes up for pistol/gun cleaning tools
DILUSI 2 years ago
I would just go to the local auto store, im not sure which are the franchises in the US. Kero gun, cleaner gun, degreaser gun.
punk28186 2 years ago
How hard is it after its done etcs? I'm thinking of making a sorta robitic look costume etcs, and was thinking of using this its a preety basic costume and just mainly has flat surfaces but I was also wondering if after would it be fine to literally wear it as it is etcs?
Enyaron 2 years ago
I would avoid touching raw fiberglass onto skin, sealing it with primer/paint would do it.
punk28186 2 years ago
Ahh alright thanks~ I'll probs wath some of your other videos since I've been wanting to make a few meha outfits rescently x3
Enyaron 2 years ago
i am trying to make a costume. and was wondering if i gould fiberglass a foam mold? and what that 2 squirts was in the gelcoat? where did you get that spray? what was the blue stuff you put on the after the gelcoat? was that stuff the same as the stuff after the matte?
kristenc93 2 years ago
You can make a foam 'plug' and make a fiberglass mold from it. What is spray? Blue stuff is the early stage of polyester resin, as it cures it changed to a light brown. Yes all the resin is the same stuff it just changes colour.
punk28186 2 years ago
hi i have to do a presentation on fiberglass would you say its easy to use or is it difficult also does it take practice to make something good?
TheAlexandria900 2 years ago
I would say yes and yes. The products, techniques and the lack of mainstream education in the field makes it a hard trade to learn.
punk28186 2 years ago
what do you use to make the mold that you put the fiberglass onto?
mikejames5656 2 years ago
tooling gelcoat and fiberglass. See my mold making vids.
punk28186 2 years ago
Thank you for oploading these videos, you really saved my day. I'm in Europe and I can only find fiberglas mats, do you chop it up yourself? I study design and I want to make a hood, I was thinking I would make a clay form, do you think this would work? Thank you for you time,anything questions you have on jewelry, you just ask, I'm a goldsmith. Olga
olgaraben 2 years ago
dude, i love in the manlyest way possible without it being gay!!!
how expensive is it to do this? for a begginer?
96bikerider96 2 years ago
lol, maybe a few hundred to start molding. All products and basic tools.
punk28186 2 years ago
oh :S a bit more than i thought. i wanted to do RC nitro car shells.
96bikerider96 2 years ago
Well it would depend on if your copying existing shells or making your own from scratch. Big price diff.
punk28186 2 years ago
i would make a ''dummy'' shell out of cradboard first, and mold the fiberglass shell inside, or outside the ''dummy'' shell.
96bikerider96 2 years ago
I would use a polyurethane foam block instead... floral foam.
punk28186 2 years ago
good job
vidchic18 2 years ago
No need for a filler when doing good molds like in the video. Nice and light parts.
That masking tape part was pretty good move. I usually just stick some sharp object like knife from mold edges and pry it little at time and try to get hot water in it then. Pops out instantly when water gets in between mold and glassed part, because mold release is water based solvent.
makexxx 2 years ago
Yes good for plug removal. Ill tell you another trick with mold release. Glassing a male air valve to connect to your compressor line pops out a mold like a cannon. Its a really neat trick but will leave a small defect where the valve is. Good for rough stuff like these boxes.
punk28186 2 years ago
(I learned this the hard way and had to pull a resined sliver of glass out and explain to my girl I didn't get an STD, just a jerk across the table with a careless diegrinder!) I'm not trying to harsh your mellow, it's awesome you're spreading the how-to info, and DIY is always better, just don't want to see any kids get hurt.(I got a buddy with one eye from an accident w/ Fiberglass, he's pretty sick of the pirate jokes.)
Subconscionaut 2 years ago
For the Carbon Fiber Lovers-The body has NO method of encapsulation for carbon fiber, therefore it can cause way more damage. Really, the point is, please don't teach anyone bad habits. Safety is REALLY important. Eye protection, gloves, Sound SOP, there's a reason for these things. Also, wear an apron, it'll help protect Mr.Happy when you trim your edge!)
Subconscionaut 2 years ago
Fiberglas is encapsulated by the body and usually pushed out, BUT it internally can buildup micro-scar tissue which can detach, migrate, and accumulate anywhere in the fine capillaries of the body, including Mr.Happy and the brain.(end product being having a stroke while you're wondering why you can't "have a stroke"-impotency)
Subconscionaut 2 years ago
2:48- Proof Michael Jackson was a moldmaker! Sorry, but two gloves is always a good idea. I understand, familiarity of material breeds nonchalance, but hey,
ultimately it boils down to this. Resin, gelcoat, and anything catalyzed with or containing MEKP is extremely toxic. MEKP goes though your skin to your toxin-mitigation organs(Liver, Kidneys,tc.) and causes
all sorts of damage, and eventually cancer.
Subconscionaut 2 years ago
I have been wanting to make new panels for my car doors. My dad cut holes in the doors for speakers that didn't fit in the dash. They ended up falling out all the time and people wouldn't notice them falling out so they would be left behind.
yerboogieman 2 years ago
lol. A simple adapter plate or spacer will do the job. But you could make some door pods to be fancy.
punk28186 2 years ago
thats nice but all that for that lil thang no thanxxx il just w8 till l8er to do that lol but thanxx nicevid 5/5 and i subed....=p
satinsk8er 2 years ago
ok so u made the mold,but what did u use to make the mold of the mold in the first place?
Jermander 2 years ago
Thats called the plug. I made it on my car with masking tape some release agent and a bit of planning. This video is only intending to show mould layup. Head over to fiberglassforums[dot]com and search for eyelids, i have a thread about the plugs there, but no video.
punk28186 2 years ago
When doing a mold, lets say i do my own wheel arch. How do i reverse the mold to fit the other side?
Thanx
AntonyTrickrider 2 years ago
You cant, you have to make two.
punk28186 2 years ago
no, did not understand my question.I meant as ever to put the gelcot the gun he used to wash the car and not the paint?
BIEY1 2 years ago
Still doesn't make sense sorry.
punk28186 2 years ago
Thanks for the advise on the gun pressure! With this method, I like the fact that it seems like you're not getting a bunch of overspray when applying the gelcoat...
basilp63 2 years ago
come mai spruzzi il gelcot con la pistola per lavare l'auto e non usi quella per verniciare?
BIEY1 2 years ago
Io non la usi questo pistola a spruzzo per la pittura, solo gelcoat. Se vuoi usare per la pulizia il vostro motore come bene, allora vi suggerisco comprare una parte separata.
punk28186 2 years ago
Nice trick with the cleaning gun! What air pressure setting works well for spraying Gelcoat? Thanks
basilp63 2 years ago
thanks. 60-70 psi
punk28186 2 years ago
what is thet white tihng you spray?explane me all steps please:D thx
BIEY1 2 years ago
The white thing is gelcoat, im not explaining all the steps, watch my other videos first.
punk28186 2 years ago
When using a plug do i just put parting compount and then the fibre glass on top and then spray the finished product with gel coat on the out side or how do I do it?
johnbunsenburner 2 years ago
When using a plug to make a mould you need to spray the gelcoat first(after applying the parting compounds) then apply the fiberglassing ontop for some strength, thats it.
punk28186 2 years ago
And how can I get a smooth finish on the out side, with a color of my choice, the gelcoat, in your meathod, would be on the inside of my object, thus useless to me and not visible, Really i would need a set up that goes: Plug,parting compound, fibreglass, gelcoat or plug, parting compound, gelcoat, fibre glass, gelcoat. Is this possible?
johnbunsenburner 2 years ago
Dont think I understand what you mean. Outside surface of a mold is usless and doesnt need to be smooth. You can finish the outside of a mold with gelcoat or flowcoat but you will not get it smooth so easily. If you pm me exactly what your trying to do maybe I can help more.
punk28186 2 years ago
what is the reason to using gel coat, all i find it usefull for on my bodykit, is to crack and chip, and cost a fortune at the panelbeaters when i decide to go and get it repaired
V8VRUte 2 years ago
Gelcoat protects the raw fiberglass from the elements. It also provides a paintable/sandable surface. Gelcoat will always chip when hit with enough force. Gelcoat is more crack prone on edges, corners and when applied or layered to thick, which happens allot if brushing gelcoat.
punk28186 2 years ago
Okay forgive me if this is an easy question because I'm not really familiar with this process. How did you get your head lights that kinda hot rod red color in the last part of your video. Did you use some color after you finished the mold or did you add it to your gel coat or something like that? There is something I want to make and those head lights are the exact color that I want to create.
rctecopyright 2 years ago
They were for a customer. He wanted it to match his body colour. I went to the local mitsu dealer(with a paint dep) and ordered some of his colour from the colour code on the vin plate, every car should have a colour code. I primed the gelcoat with a 2 part epoxy primer, sanded it back to 600grit wet and sprayed several light top coats of the colour that the dealer sold me. It matched his car colour perfectly. If you just want a shade of red go to a local paint shop and they will mix it up.
punk28186 2 years ago
Badass vid, thx
darknessvalley 2 years ago
how did you make the mold? maybe a vid on mold making?
stronghold007 2 years ago
VXR thumbs up lol
05560421 2 years ago
More good info
Don't listen to the armchair knockers
Keep the vids coming
How about a vid on making a plug to take the mold off?
Got a couple of projects that have to start from scratch
Cheers
Utooth
utooth 2 years ago
cheers, I plan to make a howto vid on plug creation. I plan to make my videos more involved with commentary instead of music/text. But im disabled at the moment after having a collision on my motorbike, might be months before I can make another video...
punk28186 2 years ago
u...are...bad...ass....nice!
08rtaylo 2 years ago
how many layers did you put?
aLdErTz 2 years ago
5-7 layers of 300g(per sq meter) chopped strand. This will give about 4-5mm thickness.
punk28186 2 years ago
mat and not cloth? blasphemy! : )
as cheap as cloth is I would never use mat
DanFrederiksen 2 years ago
...an obvious newbie. Care to give an 'accurate' reason?
punk28186 2 years ago
well I would say higher strength, naturally even layers, doesn't break apart as you put it on. basically why the pros use cloth.. punk :)
why do you use mat? you find it faster?
DanFrederiksen 2 years ago
the strength difference is very little, and remember its strength to WEIGHT. Cloths are very good when laying up in a SINGLE PIECE. As soon as you start chopping it up into little squares its going to have same characteristics as matte. Matte is the standard, you only differ from matte if you have a reason to. The pros have a purpose for anything they use. matte is easier, cheaper, has more flex,high tolerance,breaks apart easily without cut tool and without effecting strength. (pro not con)
punk28186 2 years ago
How come everybody seems to jump to the conclusion that Woven Roven (cloth) is stronger than Matte?
I've built fiberglass boats ranging from 10 feet up to 75 foot double deckers. Trust me, Matte is stronger than Roven, lol.
Nice job punk28186. Just one question, why didn't you go over it with a steel roller?
You may have tried this, but for some reason a lot of people don't think of it. Instead of using a brush, try out a paint roller.You may need a brush for some of the tighter areas though.
moosekiller2004 2 years ago
Finally someone with some experience and knowledge to back up there comment, thanks.
Metallic roller is not needed for this mould I get all air out with a brush, roller just makes it worse with this mould.
I use paint rollers to wet+roll when laying up large pieces with no sharp curves. I will bring it up in a future video.
punk28186 2 years ago
No problem, lol.
Like you said, sometimes a steel roller is not really needed, I try to use it if I can but sometimes it just doesn't want to cooperate.
My latest project is an 18 foot speedboat for myself. I figured I've built enough boats for other people, time to do one for me, lol. I might take a mold off of it after, not sure yet. After spending 12 years working with glass I really don't feel like taking orders for more boats, lol.
One last tip, don't get a HOT shower after glassing.
moosekiller2004 2 years ago
yes ive heard that plenty, with your pores opening etc. But ive done my own experiments on the subject and I cant see a difference, hot or cold I can still feel a bit of itch afterwards.
punk28186 2 years ago
I've found it doesn't need to be cold enough to send you into a cardiac arrest, lol. I have it warm enough that it isn't what you would call cold, more like a luke warm, and have next to zero itch. But, If I have it good and hot, I can feel the itch start almost immediately, lol.
I've also heard washing yourself with milk is supposed to help, lol. I haven't tried that one myself though, lol. Neither do I have any intention of trying it, lol.
moosekiller2004 2 years ago
Thanks a bunch for giving me the heads up on glass work. I'm ripping the dash out of my led sled and I'm going to make a new one out of glass. Why? So I can mount my DVD screen in my dash right above the glove box.
edbec57 2 years ago
interesting and very informative
anniebatenga 2 years ago
Im starting to get into fibreglassing but the main problem im having is finding cheap supplies. Where is the best place to buy it from without getting ripped off ?
Nice VRX! You already a member on the Aussie Magna forums ?
intheshitter 2 years ago
go to your nearest FGI dealer, google it. Yes I am a member of AMC and I sell all of these things on there.
punk28186 2 years ago
nice i was planing to buy a gelcoat gun but i don have alot of money but i du have a cleaning gun tanks for the tip ni video. I see that you like to do your on stuf.
1pato29 3 years ago
Unfortunately, WMG has been combing the internet looking for anything they own copyrights to and telling YouTube to disable the video's sound when they find thoer music- I have had it happen to me and I have seen the same message in a lot of other places-- So if you have the original movie file, you will have to re-record it without the music or they will just disable it again.. Otherwise- cool video, wish I could hear it
tonedeftony 3 years ago