Good vid ive heard about the atf , before never tried it , but im glad you mentioned it cause well honestly i forgot about it. Thats why i love videos great job thanks again 😎👍🏾
This is a great video MadMike - I have a similar issue and plan to use this technique. Cardboard like glovebox liner that nobody makes. Original is covered in mold and mouse pee, but the shape is good. Looks like I get to play with fiberglass now!
Mouse pee is always fun haha just remember that whatever side you copy only do a couple layers because you have to strengthen the opposite side. It’s gonna be a tight fit but will outlast the car
About 3 years ago, I spotted a bubble in my paint, I scraped the pimple off, revealing bare metal and a tiny bit of rust. I took some super glue dabbed on my latex glove covered hand, spread it on the spot. It hasn't gotten ANY worse. My next plan is to build fiber glass copies for my rear fenders, attaching them, incorporating super glue as a pre primer, mainly focusing where the fiberglass attaches to the original metal. I also might add metal into the fiberglass mix.
Hopefully when I try this on my truck it turns out better than my first attempt at making custom headlight brackets. Lol I have none of the right tools for any of this kinda stuff but I make due.
Mr Mike. It took me a minute to wrap my mind around this. When you made the new piece using the original as a mold in my mind im thinking wouldnt it come out bigger or smaller depending on what side you used to make the new part?
1% to 1.5% of MEK hardener to polyester resin, by weight. But don't go over 2%. Use less if it's hot out or if you need more work time before it kicks. Use closer to 1.5% if it's cooler out.
When you copy do u copy the the front or the back ? I’m trying to copy some cladding but idk if I should do it from the outside or the inside of the cladding
So if you noticed in the video I did the back piece which means it will be slightly bigger than original something I didn’t show on video was to coat the front side of the new mold and sand down a little bit of the backend if that makes sense.
How well does the tape protect the original piece from the transmission fluid. I have a headliner I am trying to restore, but I am worried about possibly damaging it using transmission fluid between it and just blue tape.
@@madmike_9343 one more question. I did one layer of cloth. Is that enough for a mold, or do I need to add another layer of fiberglass. Does it help to coat with a second layer of resin.
@@madmike_9343 actually I want to make a mold first. Then I can make a couple of them for a few other folks. Since this one is Already starting to dry I guess I can sand and add a layer or two.
Denis Ory ok yea thicker the better , but once you peel from original, clean off the release agent side and put fiberglass on that side , if you to it on the outside it will be slightly larger and you will run into fitment issues.
Hi there thanks for the nice video. I need somebody to make a copy of my car’s bumper... It should be quite an easy job for someone experienced like you. What should I search, an auto body?
Your problem better off going to certi-fit or a junkyard to get a new bumper, it’s a lot of work to copy something that size but if your bumper is rare then yes autobody shop
Thanks for your reply. Indeed I have a template of the panel (from the other side), so I was wondering if there is a specific store that makes a copy of fiberglass from a template?
Yea it is but it’s kinda hard, you have to make a copy of the outside first, like 2-3 layers, pop that off then use the mold (new mold )you made and copy the inside 2-3 layers, pop that out. Then you copy the back (clips and mounting brackets) . Your better off finding some at a junkyard
@@madmike_9343 planned on it. This mould is going to allow me to make bottom and top pieces 3 layers thick and sandwiching a balsa core. I also have to leave 4" of dry cloth around the edge to tab it into place. Hard to describe and visualize but it worked on my last project. ,🤞
@@8hazmat I know it's a year late but sellotape, or I think it's called scotch tape in America, shiney clear sticky tape releases real good but not on complex curves.
Depends on what you are trying to replicate I like to lightly brush resin to make it sticky then add fiberglass matt, then I go heavy on the resin , it’s less messy imo
It was an informative video but it made me dizzy with all the back and forth with the camera, I couldn't watch the whole thing in one sitting. If you do any more videos I recommend you put your camera on a tripod or anything, just keep away from the jerking around.
first time I've seen ATF used s a mould release agent!
Nice trick!
Good vid ive heard about the atf , before never tried it , but im glad you mentioned it cause well honestly i forgot about it. Thats why i love videos great job thanks again 😎👍🏾
This is a great video MadMike - I have a similar issue and plan to use this technique. Cardboard like glovebox liner that nobody makes. Original is covered in mold and mouse pee, but the shape is good. Looks like I get to play with fiberglass now!
Mouse pee is always fun haha just remember that whatever side you copy only do a couple layers because you have to strengthen the opposite side. It’s gonna be a tight fit but will outlast the car
About 3 years ago, I spotted a bubble in my paint, I scraped the pimple off, revealing bare metal and a tiny bit of rust. I took some super glue dabbed on my latex glove covered hand, spread it on the spot. It hasn't gotten ANY worse. My next plan is to build fiber glass copies for my rear fenders, attaching them, incorporating super glue as a pre primer, mainly focusing where the fiberglass attaches to the original metal. I also might add metal into the fiberglass mix.
Appreciate that vid man!, got a project to do this will simplify greatly
I got a gs300 kit and missing the upper thin tabs, you think this meathos should hold it? Wondering 🤔
@@zeki6476 it’s hard to say without looking at it but yeah fiberglass is pretty good at mending
Great explanation! 👍
Would I be able to do this with my fender??????????????? Please someone give me reply I got a Oldsmobile that is impossible to find exterior parts
Yes of course
Hopefully when I try this on my truck it turns out better than my first attempt at making custom headlight brackets. Lol I have none of the right tools for any of this kinda stuff but I make due.
Mr Mike. It took me a minute to wrap my mind around this. When you made the new piece using the original as a mold in my mind im thinking wouldnt it come out bigger or smaller depending on what side you used to make the new part?
Yes it does, if you want to make something exact, you just make a thin copy (strong enough to remove) then add to the opposite side
Great work
So how many of the hardner and of the resin mixture? Thanks for the video.
I used 10 drops of hardener per ounce of resin
1% to 1.5% of MEK hardener to polyester resin, by weight. But don't go over 2%. Use less if it's hot out or if you need more work time before it kicks. Use closer to 1.5% if it's cooler out.
That’s cool man
When you copy do u copy the the front or the back ? I’m trying to copy some cladding but idk if I should do it from the outside or the inside of the cladding
So if you noticed in the video I did the back piece which means it will be slightly bigger than original something I didn’t show on video was to coat the front side of the new mold and sand down a little bit of the backend if that makes sense.
So is it the paper blue tape. Cause they sale some 3m brand that is blue but has a plastick finish on itike duck tape.
It’s just regular blue tape, keep in mind you only have to use the tape if your mold is brittle or will have issues with the release agent.
I'm wondering if i could use cooking oil instead of transmission fuel?
Not sure but worth a shot
Awesome! You think this method will work making atv plastics copy’s?
Of course 😃
Foxbody? I need to replicate this process for the top of my Foxbody door panels that are brittle
Yes we ended up trimming The top into a u shape because of the hinges but the guy sold the car spur of the moment before I could finish.
How well does the tape protect the original piece from the transmission fluid. I have a headliner I am trying to restore, but I am worried about possibly damaging it using transmission fluid between it and just blue tape.
If you do %25 overlap you will be fine, just stick with blue not yellow!
@@madmike_9343 one more question. I did one layer of cloth. Is that enough for a mold, or do I need to add another layer of fiberglass. Does it help to coat with a second layer of resin.
Denis Ory well are you making a copy of the headliner or making a repair? If you making a copy I’d make a minimum of 3 layers
@@madmike_9343 actually I want to make a mold first. Then I can make a couple of them for a few other folks. Since this one is Already starting to dry I guess I can sand and add a layer or two.
Denis Ory ok yea thicker the better , but once you peel from original, clean off the release agent side and put fiberglass on that side , if you to it on the outside it will be slightly larger and you will run into fitment issues.
Which type of material used for plug
You can use virtually anything but this was like hard cardboard and cloth mixture.
🔥🔥Which resin is this? Polyester or epoxy? 🔥🔥
Polyester
Excellent
Hi there thanks for the nice video. I need somebody to make a copy of my car’s bumper... It should be quite an easy job for someone experienced like you. What should I search, an auto body?
Your problem better off going to certi-fit or a junkyard to get a new bumper, it’s a lot of work to copy something that size but if your bumper is rare then yes autobody shop
Thanks for your reply. Indeed I have a template of the panel (from the other side), so I was wondering if there is a specific store that makes a copy of fiberglass from a template?
Ali Rialta body shop is your best bet but you are probably going to pay 4-600 in labor before paint, what kind of vehicle do you have?
It’s a VW Eurovan
@@alirialta4836 I see, well good luck to you, honestly it’s not that difficult to do, I spent 100$ in materials to make the 3 pieces.
Is ot possible to make a door pannel off of this?
Yea it is but it’s kinda hard, you have to make a copy of the outside first, like 2-3 layers, pop that off then use the mold (new mold )you made and copy the inside 2-3 layers, pop that out. Then you copy the back (clips and mounting brackets) . Your better off finding some at a junkyard
Все просто. Супер👍
Nice video, thank you !!!!!
how to make this fiber glass copy if we do not have the panel. it mean from car sides
Director REGIONC You can make a mold in a car using aluminum foil and blue tape
@@madmike_9343 making mold from car and then taking it out and then make fiberglass panel
Director REGIONC no leave it in the car, just make sure you take the time to protect the interior. 2 layers of mat should be good enough.
@@directorregionc9581 when you don't have a original, you can't make a copy. Try to make a photocopy from a not excisting paper ... 😐
I use spray foam insulation from Lowe's or home depot I use a can or so then cut the foam into you desired shapes the fiberglass
Great work. I am currently working on making a fiber copy of a broken boat deck piece.
Have you ever used grey duct tape? If so does it melt?
Never tried duct tape, might want to try a small piece before trying to do the the piece you want to replicate.
Well.... I totally ducktaped the broken pieces together to make the plug... Maybe I could cover the duct tape with blue tape..
@@8hazmat just keep in mind the thickness of the tape, if you are trying to copy something, you need to add fiberglass to both sides to make it equal
@@madmike_9343 planned on it. This mould is going to allow me to make bottom and top pieces 3 layers thick and sandwiching a balsa core. I also have to leave 4" of dry cloth around the edge to tab it into place. Hard to describe and visualize but it worked on my last project. ,🤞
@@8hazmat I know it's a year late but sellotape, or I think it's called scotch tape in America, shiney clear sticky tape releases real good but not on complex curves.
Do you lay the fiberglass first and then the resin?
Depends on what you are trying to replicate I like to lightly brush resin to make it sticky then add fiberglass matt, then I go heavy on the resin , it’s less messy imo
can you make a full car mold ? if so how much ?
I’m sure I could but I’ve never tried. What kind of car
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How to avoide pin holes
More resin
Nice job
Should point out that the copy will be bigger than the original.
@@StarCannibal yeah but if you go the backside, you can get it closer to original size but yes, it will be bigger
Sweet now you need to do carbon fiber
You could just cover it with speaker fabric
fire crotch yes at that point you could do whatever you wanted, the guy I did it for wanted it color matched
background music loud at times
I was barely making videos here sbt
It was an informative video but it made me dizzy with all the back and forth with the camera, I couldn't watch the whole thing in one sitting. If you do any more videos I recommend you put your camera on a tripod or anything, just keep away from the jerking around.
Yea I did invest into a tripod. There were one of my early projects that I started to record.
Make a wide body kit
Thanks for the vid
Reusable plug
Why do I hate fiberglass so much.
Well it is sticky and it smells and can be annoying to deal with🙃