Bit of a mod |
Bit of a mod |
Jul 25, 2007 - 3:15 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '06 From Hull, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Some of you know I got the new car a couple of months ago, but I really wanted to transfer my bodykit from my old car to the new one, along with a little bit of modding. See what ya think.
Old car and bodykit on the left, new car on the right. Made a fibreglass mould from the new cars bumper scoop, and made a fibreglass copy of the scoop Bit of chopping, bit of bonding and filling later bit of paint and we have an almost finished product now just needs a good polish to buff the freshly sanded paint back to be shiny again. |
Jul 25, 2007 - 3:19 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 13, '07 From Whitby, ON, CAN Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
u selliing your old bumper the GT4 one????
or u willing to send that mold u made of the scoop?? This post has been edited by 94celigts: Jul 25, 2007 - 3:20 PM |
Jul 25, 2007 - 3:25 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '06 From Hull, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
94celigts,
nah mate, sorry. |
Jul 25, 2007 - 3:40 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 4, '07 From US Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
wow, thats sick dude...looks stock...very nice...
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Jul 25, 2007 - 3:44 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '06 From Mozambique, Africa Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Damn, that looks really good. I've been trying to do something similiar but since im no good with fiberglass, i was trying to see if i could find me a piece already made.
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Jul 25, 2007 - 4:47 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 14, '06 From Northampton, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Nice work, wish I had your skills. Could you provide more of a step-by-step as to what is involved, tricks and tips you used and so on? I don't think I'll be attempting that any time soon but perhaps there is something I could take away?
-------------------- Davey
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Jul 25, 2007 - 5:23 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Wow that really works. Good job.
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Jul 25, 2007 - 8:51 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '02 From local petrol station!, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
keep up the good work mate!
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Jul 26, 2007 - 1:42 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '06 From Hull, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
cheers guys, i'll have a think about the step by steps of how to succeed with fibreglass.
what would be preferable? Just a basic this is how to do a basic bit of glassing or this is exactly how I made it? |
Jul 26, 2007 - 1:48 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 23, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
good work end product looks professional. to be honest, im not a fan of the invader front though, id like to see someone do that with a varis arising 2 or combat front bumper.
edit- anybody think they can photoshop a combat/arising 2 front modified to fit a gt4 hood? This post has been edited by celicaST: Jul 26, 2007 - 1:50 AM -------------------- I think Bigfoot is blurry, that's the problem. It's not the photographer's fault. Bigfoot is blurry. And that's extra scary to me, because there's a large, out-of-focus monster roaming the countryside. |
Jul 26, 2007 - 2:26 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 14, '06 From Northampton, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE(vsideboy @ Jul 26, 2007 - 7:42 AM) [snapback]582496[/snapback] what would be preferable? Just a basic this is how to do a basic bit of glassing or this is exactly how I made it? Something that includes all the products and tools needed, including specific brand names you prefer. How to take a fiberglass mold of something. How to use that mold to make a fiberglass part. How to separate one from the other. How to affix to a plastic or metal panel, how to feather in the edges. Any other tips and tricks you've learned over the years. That's all I can think of at the moment. -------------------- Davey
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Jul 26, 2007 - 2:36 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '06 From New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 105 (100%) |
great job !
I've been always thinking on doing this with a C-one knock off . but I need working space -------------------- |
Aug 1, 2007 - 9:24 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 13, '07 From Whitby, ON, CAN Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
is anyone making this how to: make moulds and stuff still or is that a lost cause?
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Aug 1, 2007 - 10:28 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '07 From Devon, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(94celigts @ Aug 1, 2007 - 3:24 PM) [snapback]584318[/snapback] is anyone making this how to: make moulds and stuff still or is that a lost cause? It's VSIDEBOY's birthday today so he's not about but I do happen to know he is flat out getting his car finished in time for the Italy meet - I'm sure he would help after that though |
Aug 1, 2007 - 11:07 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 22, '07 From Bay Area, California Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
very nice mod
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Aug 2, 2007 - 4:17 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '06 From Hull, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
haha cheers Al,
<hic!> I'm feeling a bit ropey this morning after a few beverages at the local drinking establishment last night <hic!> I will attempt a how to sometime soon, but I want to include a few more pics and like Al says I am a tad busy at the moment. I've just taught myself how to do fibreglassing so its not that difficult. Watch this space! |
Aug 11, 2007 - 7:36 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 14, '06 From Northampton, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
What is the best filler to use on plastic bumpers? I've heard horror stories about fiberglass and some fillers as they are much less flexible than the plastic so the slightest knock and fracture lines appear where filler meets plastic.
Any recommendations? -------------------- Davey
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Aug 13, 2007 - 1:51 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '06 From Hull, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I just use EASY filler, Not sure if you can get a truly flexible filler though bud. Fibreglass is probably almost as flexible as plastic (depending upon how thick you make it anyway!)
Filler is crazily sticky though, it will stick almost anything to anything if theres a decent amount of overlap! Will try the How To Tips in a few weeks. |
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