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Awesome thanks for the comment!

Just packing tape no need for was or PVA

Yes black Gel coat or any color goes on first, after it cures next is laminating polyester resin and fiberglass material(matte or cloth)

I don’t have the bike anymore but from what I remember it was.

Thank you for the comment. Sometimes as someone who has decades of layup time I tend to take certain techniques for granted as to easy or not worth talking about. Working with fiberglass or any other rigid type mold is a skill set learned over time. Every time you make a mold you learn a new trick or a better way to achieve an even more complex mold. I hope you try making molds and work your way up to your tank project. Please feel free to ask any questions, I will gladly reply to help you succeed.

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed them

I bought a crashed modern sport bike tank and cut the bung out and welded to FJ tank then had access to an assortment of caps available

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I source my materials via direct from fiberglass material supplier’s, eBay, Amazon. I generally buy in larger bulk due to other business requirements. But for small quantity go with best price

No I use a quality automotive grade wire also Tesa tape both are heat rated made for engine compartments. Items used are in the videos descriptions.

@@iccustomsusa8048 oh ok im doing a bike build and my wires are touching the top of my valve cover

You will be ok as long as you use a heat rated wire and the tape. I believe I note the materials used in this series of videos in the description section

No, I do not this was a project bike that was sold when it was completed.

Switched to Sabre as they were shorter than Magna.

@@iccustomsusa8048 Right on. Beautiful build mate. Great job.

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I typically roll after I have laid all layers. Yes you sure can lay up on previous layers. I am not sure what the type of resin used in auto body it may be a finishing resin if it is…. That will require scuffing the surface for a better bond between layers. If it still has a tacky feel after cured that would be a laminating resin you should be fine to apply without scuffing the surface.

There are a few tools or methods to get symmetrical parts such a center line to edge measurements, using a contour gauge, cutting thin plywood ribs building a frame within your part similar to a skeleton. This is just to name a few it all really depends on part

Yes sir, this is episode 3 of this build series. Plus I used this build to make a few how too videos on this channel. Enjoy and thanks for the subscribe

Thanks for the comment, I will look to add this info

I produce and sell these tanks and have for years. Fiberglass tanks have been around for decade’s but the addition of ethanol requires use of vinyl ester resin due to it improved resistance.

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Thank you! Glad they are helpful

Yes, I use cabosil as the thickening agent and milled fiber for a binder.

Thanks, I need to get back on this project as life has me stalled on its progress. Stay tuned I will get back to it.

Thanks for watching and the encouraging comment

In this series I recently added production of the tank which is 4 parts and I go through layup ect.

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Thanks for the comment! Hope they help you with your project

Awesome thanks for the feedback!

Resin used for layup and making the compound is vinyl ester resin, I use a fuel tank sealer to cover any exposed fibers within the tank

Thank you for the compliment! Glad you found the video of use!

Thank you!

Thank You, I hope they help with your project. For sure will speed up production over one off style manufacturing. You could make multiple molds and really crank out a many per day.

I have making a tank mold series as well follow along. Hope it helps!

Thank you! the ATC came out nice

Yes, here are a few pointers to apply to your wrinkle problem. consider upping your catalyst by a small amount maybe 1/4% also increase mixing time when adding MEKP and lastly increase cure time before application of FG and resin. Sounds like your gel coat is not fully cured either due to low mekp, not mixed correctly and has cold spots, or fg applied to soon not fully cured. What is happening is when you apply fg too soon or to a gel coat that is not fully cured during your roll out for bubbles the uncured gel coat breaks down and wrinkles. Hope this helps

@@iccustomsusa8048 Thank you very much! I will give this a try and let you know how it goes! Appreciate your reply! 🙏🏻 - You do great work 👍🏻!

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@@iccustomsusa8048 question man, do you really need to use a gas tank sealer?. I am from a country where por15 isn’t available. Was wondering if the resin could withstand or resist petrol for a very long time.

@@erickneilnoveros6525 there are 2 functions for a tank sealer in this instance. It is not only for petrol/ethanol resistance it also is to cover any potentially exposed fiberglass fibers at the surface you can’t see with your eye. Those exposed fibers act as wick’s and slowly transmit fuel throughout the fibers within the tanks structure to open edges. Ruining any paint work. You could use many other tank sealer brands available. I have used por 15 and epoxy sealer

@@iccustomsusa8048 thank you man. You are very helpful

No problem

I use por 15 tank sealer. Yes it will seal any exposed fibers.

That’s good to hear! Glad the videos helped

I mainly use black diamond from tractor supply as it is very cheap. Great for old paint and rust. It is dirty and you have to clean the filter a lot. But I also use Aluminum oxide and soda.

Not really sure what a tunnel adapter is.

Yes as noted in the series. it is far superior to polyester resins. Vinyl ester resin has a greater resistance to fuels containing ethanol

Thank you Sir!

Thanks! I have made 1 or 2 things in my past ;) Glad you liked the video.

No, Since I painted mine with white "Flex Seal" I can see better than with the dark blue. I do plan to replace the Fluorescent bulb with brighter LED's

Great glad it was useful, I am in the process of finishing a layup video for this series as I was asked to make one so stay tuned. Please subscribe for new content notification

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Not necessary If your fuel does not contain ethanol. Ethanol is bad for certain plastics and polyester resins is known to be affected. Vinyl esters are not as affected.

Awesome glad they were helpful! Also I have a website and starting to offer some custom parts for the XV viragos ICCustomsUSA.com

You should be able to send me an email under the About section of this channel

@@iccustomsusa8048Can’t seem to find ur email anywhere else i could reach you?

That’s not good. Hope it was not a total loss

Yes, and I have no 2 bike have been the same.