DIY: How to make a mold

[DXJP]

OK I'll give it one more try.

This is on the same ricer car BUT let me be frank upfront.

THIS IS A HOW TO, NOT A BASHING THREAD. TAKE THE ADVICE FOR WHAT IT IS.


OK so we start with two pakistanies and some fiberglass stuff.

First, we mask it off.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold3.jpg

Then coat it with Bees wax and then recoat it with AP ( Acrilic plastic).
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold5.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold2.jpg

Then we coat it with Gel coat.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold6.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold7.jpg

Let that set up while its setting up you can prep your matt for the next move. You will want to separate the mat so you have one layer or the multiple layers in the matt. This also works for FGing tight corners and crevices.

So yeah lay this shit on in one clean layer.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold8.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold9.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold10.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold11.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold12.jpg

[DXJP]

Make sure you roll out the air bubbles and get this coat on perfect. This is going to be the smooth end of your mold. Anything thats stuffed here will be stuffed in the mold.

Next lay it on. We used 4 more coats of mat.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold13.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold14.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold15.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold16.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold17.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold18.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold19.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold20.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold21.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold22.jpg

[DXJP]

Ok so we let that dry up for like 6 hours then we bent the pipe and FGed it to the mold

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold23.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold24.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold25.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold26.jpg

After that had dried, then came the pulling. OK this is stuck all on there so dont stuff up pulling your mold and dent the car and what not. If two pakistanies aint enough get a Arab to help =p

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold27.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold28.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold31.jpg

And when you are done this is what you should have.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold1.jpg

Check out the OSHA approved foot wear.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/mold.jpg

In case you didnt see the part here it is all three were done like this.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/kit.jpg

[JN.FYC]

another good DYI.i mean DIY
Keep it coming, Ima go pick up some Pakistans & 1 Arab.:cool:

[mdenoga]

Lorin, props for another great write up. Man I have to give it up to the old guys helping you out as well. :p

[DXJP]

Thems my hommies4life

They are very skilled at this they make decorative FG parts all day long. Having these guys mold for me is a godsend.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/DXJP/10-23-06692202_s24_full.jpg

[Dominik]

Err.. that pic/logo looks worrying but i'll assume they are defending the car modding faith :P

Awesome writeup. Hope this isnt a noob question but what layer is it that separates from the original piece at the end? Is it the bees wax/acrylic plastic or the Acrylic plastic/Gelcoat layers?

Also, are they using their bare hands with FG? For the rest of us we use gloves right?

[DXJP]

Yeah the ap separates from the wax to pull loose.

What gloves only pussies wear gloves. After you spend enough time in it it doesnt itch anymore. Hell these guys where open toe'ed sandles. The trick is not to wear it but to apply it to your work.

[DrenSPEED]

damn... where can i get me a get set of pakistani workers from? that's a must have!

[Pion]

Looks really great man! As usuall you make it look easy.

Are you planning on selling these fenders now stateside? I have a friend who would probably be interested.

[fixedtl]

Thanks for the nice write up.

[DXJP]

Im building a whole kit now. I just made a deal with a japanese shop to sell them here.

[SikNLow]

So are the bent-to-shape FG'ed bars there for pulling the mold off the original or for structure bracing purposes? or both? sorry for the n00b question but I won't hide the fact that I am! great job by the way! ;)

[VIPFlame]

nice man i like the paki's!

So where you located?

I have some ideas for FG parts that can be molded for a market that is extremely lacking. Let me know and i will shoot some ideas for ya!

[firelizard]

Wonderful!
A great How-To and now, between you and my teacher I feel more comfortable with the idea of working with fiberglass!

[jstyle]

Yet another great write up.
Your first write up on those mirror winkers worked great for me.

Thank you Sir.

[DXJP]

The bars are to keep the mold from tweeking after its off the car. When you lay up the next part it gets really hot from the chemical reaction of the FG this is to keep thengs straight becouse the mold can tweek from the heat.

[Gseventhree]

Fuckin WOW. . awesome writeup. .

Seen molds done b4 at some ghetto shop and i've always wondered why their parts were crooked and shit after. .lol. .. now that i saw the bars. . .i know the right way to do it. . Thanks man. .


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[KumaXL]

Once again another awesome write up. Good work. LOL @ the footwear!

[ap716]

thanks for the diy. i was wondering what are some good companies for some of the products you used.