Here I show you how I make inexpensive fiberglass duplicates. These pieces belong to a classic mustang, also seeing how the material is a cardboard type I didn't feel comfortable not using any tape, enjoy.
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@thecatofnineswords9 ай бұрын
first time I've seen ATF used s a mould release agent! Nice trick!
@theworkshop3706 Жыл бұрын
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!
@madmike_9343 Жыл бұрын
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
@Jake-ky9ed Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that vid man!, got a project to do this will simplify greatly
@kaneetsate16623 жыл бұрын
Great explanation! 👍
@kumarpatil61613 жыл бұрын
Great work
@koreywilliams45703 жыл бұрын
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.
@koreywilliams45703 жыл бұрын
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?
@madmike_93433 жыл бұрын
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
@cameronempey8350 Жыл бұрын
That’s cool man
@johngabana858 Жыл бұрын
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
@madmike_9343 Жыл бұрын
Yes of course
@sevencorsa2 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thank you !!!!!
@feracopictures93229 ай бұрын
Awesome! You think this method will work making atv plastics copy’s?
@madmike_93439 ай бұрын
Of course 😃
@8hazmat3 жыл бұрын
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?
@madmike_93433 жыл бұрын
Never tried duct tape, might want to try a small piece before trying to do the the piece you want to replicate.
@8hazmat3 жыл бұрын
Well.... I totally ducktaped the broken pieces together to make the plug... Maybe I could cover the duct tape with blue tape..
@madmike_93433 жыл бұрын
@@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
@8hazmat3 жыл бұрын
@@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. ,🤞
@frankcarden4709 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@ZiaulhaqBabar-zi3ri Жыл бұрын
Excellent
@armandonaranjoochoa103810 ай бұрын
Is ot possible to make a door pannel off of this?
@madmike_934310 ай бұрын
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
@santosramirez702 жыл бұрын
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
@madmike_93432 жыл бұрын
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.
@abelchavez45942 жыл бұрын
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.
@madmike_93432 жыл бұрын
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.
@paperdoll34212 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥Which resin is this? Polyester or epoxy? 🔥🔥
@madmike_93432 жыл бұрын
Polyester
@kumarpatil61613 жыл бұрын
Which type of material used for plug
@madmike_93433 жыл бұрын
You can use virtually anything but this was like hard cardboard and cloth mixture.
@aburgos20383 жыл бұрын
So how many of the hardner and of the resin mixture? Thanks for the video.
@madmike_93433 жыл бұрын
I used 10 drops of hardener per ounce of resin
@TEAMPHY63 жыл бұрын
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.
@MrAedes_962 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍
@hueyrotorhead2 жыл бұрын
Foxbody? I need to replicate this process for the top of my Foxbody door panels that are brittle
@madmike_93432 жыл бұрын
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.
@lesegomatojane3 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering if i could use cooking oil instead of transmission fuel?
@madmike_93433 жыл бұрын
Not sure but worth a shot
@Santiago-07234 жыл бұрын
Sweet now you need to do carbon fiber
@crensecks56364 жыл бұрын
Nice job
@alirialta48363 жыл бұрын
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?
@madmike_93433 жыл бұрын
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
@alirialta48363 жыл бұрын
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?
@madmike_93433 жыл бұрын
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?
@alirialta48363 жыл бұрын
It’s a VW Eurovan
@madmike_93433 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@luis42102 жыл бұрын
Do you lay the fiberglass first and then the resin?
@madmike_93432 жыл бұрын
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
@tripledo4 жыл бұрын
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_93434 жыл бұрын
If you do %25 overlap you will be fine, just stick with blue not yellow!
@tripledo4 жыл бұрын
@@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_93434 жыл бұрын
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
@tripledo4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@madmike_93434 жыл бұрын
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.
@circleoftycoons2 жыл бұрын
can you make a full car mold ? if so how much ?
@madmike_93432 жыл бұрын
I’m sure I could but I’ve never tried. What kind of car
@directorregionc95814 жыл бұрын
how to make this fiber glass copy if we do not have the panel. it mean from car sides
@madmike_93434 жыл бұрын
Director REGIONC You can make a mold in a car using aluminum foil and blue tape
@directorregionc95814 жыл бұрын
@@madmike_9343 making mold from car and then taking it out and then make fiberglass panel
@madmike_93434 жыл бұрын
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.
@corneilcorneil4 жыл бұрын
@@directorregionc9581 when you don't have a original, you can't make a copy. Try to make a photocopy from a not excisting paper ... 😐
@kkennedy51513 жыл бұрын
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
@Tobysgmc3 жыл бұрын
You could just cover it with speaker fabric
@madmike_93433 жыл бұрын
fire crotch yes at that point you could do whatever you wanted, the guy I did it for wanted it color matched
@md63762 жыл бұрын
background music loud at times
@madmike_93432 жыл бұрын
I was barely making videos here sbt
@hrivcxz2 жыл бұрын
How to avoide pin holes
@madmike_93432 жыл бұрын
More resin
@kc-gl9wv4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid
@127178 Жыл бұрын
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.
@madmike_9343 Жыл бұрын
Yea I did invest into a tripod. There were one of my early projects that I started to record.
@crensecks56364 жыл бұрын
Make a wide body kit
@kumarpatil61613 жыл бұрын
Reusable plug
@tranjavanadbia1233 жыл бұрын
Why do I hate fiberglass so much.
@madmike_93433 жыл бұрын
Well it is sticky and it smells and can be annoying to deal with🙃