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19th Apr, 2009 at 09:09:48pm

Hey guys,

Just thought i'd share with you what ive been doing for my dash project and the very much appreciated questionnaires you guys filled in for me!

Spent yesterday making these two foam plugs that I hope to fiberglass tomorrow once I buy the necessary materials in the morning.



















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19th Apr, 2009 at 09:12:10pm

Looks good mate, very impressive!

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19th Apr, 2009 at 09:15:24pm

yeah very impressive! will be interested in seeing the final results.


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19th Apr, 2009 at 09:46:49pm

Top job! well done.

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19th Apr, 2009 at 10:15:00pm

looks good.. :)

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19th Apr, 2009 at 10:22:49pm

very nice. cant wait to see the final product.

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19th Apr, 2009 at 11:13:10pm

Awsome skill dood fair play whish I had that kind of skill keep us posted

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20th Apr, 2009 at 08:08:40am

nice

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20th Apr, 2009 at 08:13:33am

dedication great work

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20th Apr, 2009 at 08:34:28am

Nice work mate. :)

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20th Apr, 2009 at 09:24:20am

Looking swish. Fancy making another *tongue*

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20th Apr, 2009 at 12:37:27pm

Very well done!

What's the base material did you use to calve the profile from?

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20th Apr, 2009 at 01:12:59pm

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Lol !

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20th Apr, 2009 at 01:34:21pm

yes yes, he said foam plugs but as I have been informed in the office there a few types of foam block he could have used so asked a directed question.

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20th Apr, 2009 at 01:41:53pm

They're "loft insulation" blocks from B+Q

Ben.

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20th Apr, 2009 at 01:53:58pm

Cheers guys,

yeah they are as Rich says, loft insulation from B&Q.

Ive just been a bought some waxy stuff and some PVA, now im reading up to find out what the F im supposed to do with it.



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20th Apr, 2009 at 02:08:16pm




On 20th Apr, 2009 Ben. said:
Cheers guys,

yeah they are as Rich says, loft insulation from B&Q.

Ive just been a bought some waxy stuff and some PVA, now im reading up to find out what the F im supposed to do with it.
Had to remould the corners to my fortech front chin spoiler.

In order to get a good release I coated the bumper in wax then covered it with clingfilm. Its the only way I have found of getting a good release every time unless you spend the cash and get some mould spray.

What type of glass are you useing the crap you get from Halfords or propper cloth?

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Ben.

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20th Apr, 2009 at 02:26:15pm

Ive got some cloth, probably do 1 layer of that, backed up by the crappy loose strand type stuff.

Hmmmm, cling film, im not sure if i'd be able to get it on there without it creasing and going horrible.

Ive just put some wax on... I think ive put way too much on.......

Then once its waxed, im guessing I put the blue PVA stuff on, wait for it to dry? Followed by the resin and glass?

EDIT: Just phoned the bloke I bought it from,

First you put the wax on, and polish it off.

Then use a sponge to put a thin layer of PVA on and let it dry.

2 coats of Gel coat.

Then commence fibre glassing.

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20th Apr, 2009 at 03:17:11pm

Ben, what resin are you using ?

Polyester or epoxy ?

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20th Apr, 2009 at 03:32:56pm

Apparently you should wax it 20 times or more so i'm told. A lot of places recomend breaking the mould in also by laying the fibreglass up and then removing it a few hours later.

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20th Apr, 2009 at 03:49:57pm

If your useing polyester for christ sake put some goggles on that stuff will blind you!

Just having another conversation and from our experience we recon you will need to use atleast 3 layers of cloth. Due to the shape your moulding I take it your useing the lighter weight of cloth.

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20th Apr, 2009 at 03:50:36pm

Erm, I have epoxy here, was going to use that as its supposed to be stronger, unless anyone can think of a reason not to?

The foam melted from contact with an epoxy glue I used on it, so im hoping the PVA etc shields it enough incase the epoxy resin does the same!

20! I waxed it 3 times, which the guy said should be enough...... fingers crossed :)

Ok Josh, 3 layers it is, to be honest I havnt looked through the garage yet to see what cloth it is we have, I just know its there, I'l look now.

Cheers,

Ben.

Edited by Ben. on 20th Apr, 2009.



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Ben.

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20th Apr, 2009 at 04:01:01pm

What do you mean by break the mould in Gavin? Wont I be laying the fibreglass up and removing it a few hours later anyway?



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20th Apr, 2009 at 10:50:03pm

Ben looking at your mould the vertical faces which look like the untouched faces of the foam blocks seem square to the profiled face and to each other. These will need a slight chamfer placing on them due to the fact the cloth will shrink ever so slightly when the resin has cured and grip down on the mould.

The sloped sides will make it easier to release the moulding. And make sure you have a very good coverage of release agent on the mould.

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