| subster | 01-13-2004 04:19 PM |
Home made body kit
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Has any one tried to make their own Body kit or front lip etc...?
I am thinking of making a mold and doing fiberglass. However, I don't know how to make it symmetrical other than by eye.
Any suggestions? :confused:
I am thinking of making a mold and doing fiberglass. However, I don't know how to make it symmetrical other than by eye.
Any suggestions? :confused:
| lenyx | 01-13-2004 08:25 PM |
Just don't do it like this:
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=425816[/url]
Scroll down for the pics.
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=425816[/url]
Scroll down for the pics.
| ilara72 | 01-13-2004 09:33 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by lenyx [/i]
[B]Just don't do it like this:
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=425816[/url]
Scroll down for the pics. [/B][/QUOTE]
Wow. That rear bumber looks pretty crappy. Thanks for the laugh. :eek: :eek: :eek:
[B]Just don't do it like this:
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=425816[/url]
Scroll down for the pics. [/B][/QUOTE]
Wow. That rear bumber looks pretty crappy. Thanks for the laugh. :eek: :eek: :eek:
| Cardiff Giant | 01-13-2004 10:18 PM |
Hey now, don't mess with the "Keepin it Real auto club" ;)
| subster | 01-13-2004 11:03 PM |
LOL! I think I'll just save my money and get a Trial kit.
Seriously though, anyone ever done this and had it look good?
:lol:
Seriously though, anyone ever done this and had it look good?
:lol:
| HonduHunter | 01-14-2004 12:51 AM |
well i know of one person who tried and didn't.
[cough]wagondragin[cough]
[cough]wagondragin[cough]
| pilfflip | 01-14-2004 02:03 AM |
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I've done body work (fiberglass, body filler, dents, etc.) for almost 11 years and last Spring I tried to fabricate my own front bumper from scratch and it looked so horrible, in my opinion. It's very very difficult to do and even more difficult to do to perfection, not to mention a lot of money.
A tip: when you're making your mold, throw it down on paper in all views first, that way you can fold it over on itself to get more symetrical than eyeballing it. Just work that idea more and more into the mold until you can't use it anymore and that can get you closer to a having a more perfect mold and finished product.
oh yea on more thing, if you ever need some advice just remember this; fiberglass--then sand--fiberglass--then sand--fiberglass--then sand--fiberglass--then sand--fiberglass--then sand :lol:
~Mike
A tip: when you're making your mold, throw it down on paper in all views first, that way you can fold it over on itself to get more symetrical than eyeballing it. Just work that idea more and more into the mold until you can't use it anymore and that can get you closer to a having a more perfect mold and finished product.
oh yea on more thing, if you ever need some advice just remember this; fiberglass--then sand--fiberglass--then sand--fiberglass--then sand--fiberglass--then sand--fiberglass--then sand :lol:
~Mike
| subster | 01-14-2004 11:23 AM |
Forget it. :lol: Thanks, that's all I needed to know.
However, what if I bought a mold? then I could fabricate parts and sell them if I'm good enough right? :rolleyes:
However, what if I bought a mold? then I could fabricate parts and sell them if I'm good enough right? :rolleyes:
| ANashTy | 01-14-2004 06:07 PM |
Where you gonna buy a mold?? Most companies make the mold so they can make the money, but good luck.
Andy
Andy
| AllSeven | 01-14-2004 06:09 PM |
super super hard to do, if you do be sure to post up some pics
| ANashTy | 01-14-2004 07:09 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by AllSeven [/i]
[B]super super hard to do, if you do be sure to post up some pics [/B][/QUOTE]
I think he already threw in the towel.
Andy
[B]super super hard to do, if you do be sure to post up some pics [/B][/QUOTE]
I think he already threw in the towel.
Andy
| beobe99 | 01-14-2004 08:52 PM |
as for cofindence building you guys are great :rolleyes: ha!
If your totually turned off now from what is said what id do is buy a used lip. Maybe ask around for someone who has a cracked lip, or whatever. Ad onto that one with your new design. Like said above working with fibor glass is tuff in many ways. the prob. that I had was getting the resin and hardner mixed properly. Id say buy a clump of clay and mold your idea into it, bake it, oil it, and lay your glass on that. If you get a used lip screw screws halfway in and clay on top of that iwth also using wire mesh. and use all of that for a mold.
also do a search for mold making, fibor glass work, etc.
and maybe get measuring tools for such a job, and take your time with it all. let it take months!
when its all done and everyone is loving it be sure to link this thread to it.
Bob
If your totually turned off now from what is said what id do is buy a used lip. Maybe ask around for someone who has a cracked lip, or whatever. Ad onto that one with your new design. Like said above working with fibor glass is tuff in many ways. the prob. that I had was getting the resin and hardner mixed properly. Id say buy a clump of clay and mold your idea into it, bake it, oil it, and lay your glass on that. If you get a used lip screw screws halfway in and clay on top of that iwth also using wire mesh. and use all of that for a mold.
also do a search for mold making, fibor glass work, etc.
and maybe get measuring tools for such a job, and take your time with it all. let it take months!
when its all done and everyone is loving it be sure to link this thread to it.
Bob
| hitman912 | 01-15-2004 04:02 PM |
:lol: :lol:
| eastcoastbumps | 01-15-2004 05:11 PM |
Someone should make a kit out of paper mache! :banana:
Pete
Pete
| pilfflip | 01-15-2004 09:45 PM |
[QUOTE][I]originally posted by eastcoastbumps[/I]
[B]Someone should make a kit out of paper mache! [/B]:banana:[/QUOTE]
hmm.....not a bad idea...Cost effective, that's for sure :lol:
~Mike
[B]Someone should make a kit out of paper mache! [/B]:banana:[/QUOTE]
hmm.....not a bad idea...Cost effective, that's for sure :lol:
~Mike
| subster | 01-16-2004 09:32 AM |
You guys are lots of fun.
I decided to hold off on doing one my self. I may however get some materials and just play around and learn some stuff.
Thanks all.
word.
;)
I decided to hold off on doing one my self. I may however get some materials and just play around and learn some stuff.
Thanks all.
word.
;)
| RoyBoy016 | 01-16-2004 01:40 PM |
My friend made a front lip for his car out of gardening trim :eek: . Not to sound crazy but it doesn't look that bad :o
| subster | 01-16-2004 02:07 PM |
:huh:
| subster | 01-16-2004 02:07 PM |
Kaira...
[img]http://www.tommykaira.com/tb/photo/photo01.jpg[/img] ...Tommy Kaira
[img]http://www.tommykaira.com/tb/photo/photo01.jpg[/img] ...Tommy Kaira
| rbehny | 01-16-2004 11:32 PM |
Thats probably the first tommy kaira front bumper that i actually like. The one they made for the GC8 is hideous as well as a couple other cars. ick!!
| subster | 01-18-2004 10:30 PM |
I like that the fogs are actually a reasonable size for a road car.
| collegedropout | 01-19-2004 01:16 AM |
Instead of heavy wood and fiberglass. Make a mold out of clay (kind of like when they make a concept car model), cast in plaster, and then do a vacuum formed kit. That would probably result in something. If you wanted to really be cool, go to the local art district and get one of those "Arteeests" to mold your kit in to clay.
| subster | 01-19-2004 09:06 AM |
I am an arteest. That's a nice complement. :) I am thinking about that clay thing and that would definitely work the best. Thanks!
| zombiedog | 01-19-2004 02:10 PM |
I have been doing things for a couple of years now, starting with flat panels and am now up to small motorcycle parts. I eventually will move on to body kits. The expense to do it right is what will really get you.
What most of the pros use is poly-foam and balsa. From drawings, MANY drawings you cut out cross sections fill inbetween with foam and sculpt away, then either glass it or use some type of sandable surfacer. You make this as perfect as possible. There is your positive for your mold and you're about -300$ and counless hours.
Next you make the mold (many ways to do it) seperate it, take out the original, slap some glass in the mould/moulds. Take it out and hope it fits. Now you should be -600 to -1000$ in the hole.
My suggestion is not to do it unless you plan to do it as a job or very intense hobby.
I started like you though, just wanted to mess with it, it's verry fun specially for an arteest. Now I make switch panels, air splitters, bike ferrings etc. for locals and friends. Fun stuff.
What most of the pros use is poly-foam and balsa. From drawings, MANY drawings you cut out cross sections fill inbetween with foam and sculpt away, then either glass it or use some type of sandable surfacer. You make this as perfect as possible. There is your positive for your mold and you're about -300$ and counless hours.
Next you make the mold (many ways to do it) seperate it, take out the original, slap some glass in the mould/moulds. Take it out and hope it fits. Now you should be -600 to -1000$ in the hole.
My suggestion is not to do it unless you plan to do it as a job or very intense hobby.
I started like you though, just wanted to mess with it, it's verry fun specially for an arteest. Now I make switch panels, air splitters, bike ferrings etc. for locals and friends. Fun stuff.
| Capt Crunch | 01-19-2004 04:24 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by subster[/i]
[B] Kaira...
[img]http://www.tommykaira.com/tb/photo/photo01.jpg[/img] ...Tommy Kaira [/B][/QUOTE]
I have not seen one Tommy Kaira kit that has looked good. Ever. How do those things sell?
[B] Kaira...
[img]http://www.tommykaira.com/tb/photo/photo01.jpg[/img] ...Tommy Kaira [/B][/QUOTE]
I have not seen one Tommy Kaira kit that has looked good. Ever. How do those things sell?
| kalbo-1 | 01-19-2004 04:39 PM |
Kinda looka like an offspring of an RSX that had a threesome with a Pontiac Granprix and Legacy?
I guess I'm just not feeling it.
I guess I'm just not feeling it.
| zombiedog | 01-19-2004 08:18 PM |
Yah good call on the Pontiac, looks like the Aztec designers were allowed to make a body kit...:lol:
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