I didn't like my bumper, so I made a new one.

Hi all! In this Illumaesthetic video, we cover the basic overview steps on what it takes to make your own custom bumper, utilizing 3D printing technology to speed up the prototyping process. This is just a general overview, so if you want to see specifics on any step, let us know!
Table of Contents
0:00 Introducing the Problem
1:35 Scanning
2:05 Design Process
8:14 3D Printing
10:14 Converting Print to Mold
13:13 Bumper Production
20:15 Final Product
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[@georgecirlig3553]

Just wow! If this stuff was accessible to everyone, the car scene would get 10x more cooler and varied. Love the final result!

[@illumaesthetic]

That’s one of our long-term goals! Certain project files will be available to the public in the near future

[@Maaaaaax-07]

Well everything is available, you just need toput the time and money for it.

[@DALINKUP]

Once creators realise they can make great money from running a blog outside of youtube it'll become more common . Using Google drive to store files , use blogger as a free website structure untill a independent wordpress framewoork is needed , with a user base building a community with forums etc , then run Google adverts as a revenue resource with a intrigated webstore selling printers etc . Everyone's happy ..... they make a residual income and users get a free files , support , while watching the creators video for instructions while sharing ideas on the forums giving ideas for future videos 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Underp4ntz_Gaming_Channel]

Accessible? you can buy scanners from cheap to expensive everywhere, 3d printers can be bought everywhere for cheap incl. materials. you just need to put your time and or efford in it... yes molding might be done by someone else, sometimes its cheaper to let someone else do it than investing yourself in it. but everything can be done.

[@zachchenoweth6622]

Dude you can do this using your camera and a $150 3D printer. It may take some more measuring and elbow grease, but totally doable.

[@ChrisKellyPrime]

Lol that 3D scanner is worth more than the whole car.

[@bewhitey]

Don't be confused. This is not simple or cheap. That 3d scanner he used is $30k. Who knows how much having multiple designers submitting 3d model designs would cost...this is not something you could get on fiver. I have been working in CAD for 20 years, it is not simple. That 3d printer is $16k.... Then it is ran for days to print all the parts of that huge bumper. probably a couple hundred $ in filament alone. Then the time to assemble the 3d print, gluing it all together symmetrically while making sure it still fits the car correctly. Sanding and smoothing the print to get it ready for the mold making. Who knows how much it would cost to have a custom fiberglass mold made. Then the cost of painting it. Yes you can do all this yourself. But this is deep into the manufacturing world with tons of experience and expensive tools divided between all these trades. This is how a business would do it knowing that they would be selling multiple bumpers. For a first time DIY it is not happening, 100% fail at one or every single step in this process. Trust me I have done it many times. But if you want to get into this, keep trying, you will learn from those failures....or hopefully you have some deep pockets and can pay others to do it for you...and remain ignorant. I am actually in the process of 3d modeling my bumper in fusion 360, only needing to print the top portion 54"x9". Might be close to $1000 to have a professional company like Xometry print out of ASA. I had a $700 Creality CR10 S5 3d printer I bought 4 years ago, terrible at printing ABS / ASA. No you do not want a cheapo 3d printer like that to do this. It needs to be enclosed to print ABS so the large print does not cool at different temperatures and warp and pop off the bed. Cheap printers only work with PLA which is terrible for most car parts. PLA has a glass transition temperature of 130 degrees F. Being in the sun things get too hot and your print will turn into a floppy noodle. Or you can make a carbon fiber PLA carbon fiber sandwich like the guys who is 3d printing the Lamborghini is doing. A modern least expensive printer that could get ABS / ASA done is a Bambu Lab but it has a 10" cube build size. Xometry uses $150,000 Stratasys Fortus machines for FDM 3d printing that have a 24" x36" x36" build volume...at least that is the info I could find.

[@PaulSimons-py9do]

Working with cad 20 years? Your profile suggests your about 23 years old 😂

[@plinpain]

20 minutes of making it and 2 sec of showing the result....

[@knoxieman]

Really nice job, my best friend had 2 sti back in 2003 same colour, he loved that car, he sadly passed this year, he would have loved to see what you did here, amazing great work from both of you.

[@danielsvamp]

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[@GeeDeeZO6]

I would REALLY like to see very detailled info about the cutting you did in Cura and the 3D printing of bumpers or other large automotive interior and exterior parts.

[@charliebowen4232]

Thanks for showing the process! I love how additive manufacturing keeps growing! That bumper looks amazing!!!

[@BasinMotorsports]

Very nice work. I just started playing with 3D printing on a very small scale with a Prusa MK3S+ desktop. This is such a a great technology and will keep older cars on the road. Not to mention the options for customization and imagination.

[@HAMMER_2.2]

Great video guys! Super informative , I love that you brought us along for the entire process. Definitely would love to see more content like this in the future!!

[@illumaesthetic]

Thank you! Would love to get more technical in the future too!

[@DungeonMetal]

Many many thanks for this and the previous video showing the scanning process. Definitely following now. Thanks for sharing the knowledge and sharing your passions.

[@ImmersiveGamer83]

Came out perfect, so interesting to watch the whole process including cad revisions all the way to printing and molding

[@zenkinos]

this is the exact stuff Im studying design for, definitely keen to see a video going over the printing stuff!

[@SummitLife]

There is so much insane skill in this video! I love every step of this

[@ChristopherGaul]

This is awesome. This opens up a whole new world of car customization. My only nitpick, that's not a bumper, that's a front fascia. 😉

[@jochem1986]

Ohh! This might become interesting for a future project! * Pulls out $30.000 Artec Eva scanner * never mind!

[@dlain200]

you can do it with a 800 scanner xd

[@simona8914]

​@@dlain200good luck with that

[@onesheisty]

Great result. I appreciate the way you gave a brief on all the steps that went into it. New sub.

[@jamesmcintoshjr]

Great breakdown, I was gonna do a process video for how I 3d print my parts but now I can just link people to this video :) Was thinking about upgrading to a modix for aero parts and this really helped show how well it can work for large parts.

[@PSR1791]

Incredible! This needs more exposure

[@702stormrider]

Fantastic work! Please do more videos. Wish I could work with you guys, I love this stuff!

[@christianwilson5287]

Awesome video! Just watched the whole thing 👍 sick to see it from start to finish

[@LordLoMR2]

I feel itchy just watching him work with fiberglass. I sure don’t miss those days. 😂

[@panxa]

Nice thanks for sharing. Really liked the whole process

[@Futemire]

Excellent video mate! Thanks for sharing.

[@boblabla4756]

Amazing job. Kudos.

[@grooveplaya]

That is one heck of a job man well done looks lovely!

[@Yoyogarage]

Nicely done!

[@fourtyfourone]

This is insane. Awesome

[@roryrodgers9366]

Amazing video. Love that it's all kept local in California to accomplish this. Would love for this to be more accessible to the general market.

[@illumaesthetic]

We plan on doing more motorsport stuff, so turnaround time is a MUST!

[@Ninjump]

Craftsmanship from start to finish. Great job all!

[@TealEF90]

This is so sick. I need this done to a EF9 front bumper even though it would probably cost way more than an oem bumper

[@umop3plsdn]

LOL i love the backwards shirt when you pick up the painted bumper

[@me4tw]

I been thinking about doing this, you already done it hell yeah! I'd have to do it in tiny segments though like 25cmx25cm patches

[@jello2666]

thank you for making this! im so stealing this to make a vertex body kit for the s2000.

[@TurboV8boi]

Thank you very much for this vid. It's really helping me.

[@jasonwaltman3566]

That's a monster of a printer. I would have to do at least 12, probably more like 16 pieces. Cool stuff

[@RYTHMICRIOT]

Thank you for mentioning this. I see alot of people in the comments who think they are going to drop $150 on a printer and just whip one of these out over a weekend.

[@sylvesterfranklin5107]

Very nice! I remember years ago I wanted to get into the automotive scene doing the same thing. Your video rekindled that fire that I have for automotive design and rapid prototyping!! I still redesign cars so why not bring them to life?!

[@clayballard6007]

Crazy. Ima start saving lol

[@OkiDingo]

amazing video.....such a cool thing that we can now vision a change to our car and just make it happen instead of being at the merci of what ever the companies like. Too bad the color didn't match.

[@DwayneLutchna]

Very cool! My only feedback is that for the final reveal, the part we've all been waiting for, it's obscured by the channel logo and large thumbnails for video recommendations. May want to rethink that bit.

[@illumaesthetic]

Thanks for the tips!

[@PorscheMonster]

Awesome video covering the process from tip to tail. It's a lot of hard work, but the results are quite rewarding. Do you have any future plans to show how you use Blender as part of your reverse engineering CAD workflow? Thanks for sharing! 🔥🔥🔥

[@arutezza]

0:26 got your doug demuro impression on point im curious about the IS300 at 8:55

[@-M-511]

Wow this dude really knows how to paint

[@treyendoalvarez8908]

Dope build. Love the bumper. I need one of those scanner things. Love the video Also.. I feel like you been on Bob's Burgers before...idky

[@bignastystinky]

3d printing should be the future of the auto scene

[@whitedragonkim]

I don't know what this channel is all about but this video got me to subcribe. Haha,

[@Dwillztx]

Loved the video. Guy seems very quirky lol even had his shirt on backwards when he picked up painted bumper 😂

[@slightlyinsaneraf]

Im motivated now 😅

[@tonycast121]

Awesome video. I saw that you went to pick up the painted bumper with your shirt was backwards. So I decided to like and subscribe.😂

[@illumaesthetic]

Fake it till we make it 😂 good eye LOL

[@pleasejoe]

Even though the bumper looks darker, the car is still sick

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

Nice result. 14:03 That dust mask isn't gonna help with solvent fumes.

[@nikolaoskousoulas]

Hi there. What Wax or PVA did you use to have a so easy demould process? Seems very smooth to demould it. Or is it because or the multiple piece mould construction?

[@googleyoutubechannel8554]

Its 10 to 100x more expensive to take the 3d printed part, do a glass negative mold, then another glass mold, finish, paint etc. Wait till car folks figure out you can just add CF reenforcement to a 3d print, bondo, paint it, and there you go.

[@uknterror508]

Looks sick! Excluding cost of the 3d printed bumper and paint, how much did this run you

[@fabiendass2255]

Did you have to make a fiberglass mold or could you use the abs plastic bumper that came out of the 3d printer as is?

[@RBallarddesigns]

Cool use of 3d printing. How thick is the wall you are printing?

[@allanjansen8138]

Hi great work .where can I purchase the 3d printer like the one you using

[@GF-mf7ml]

Need to do classic jdm

[@the_nguy9123]

Nice Artec Leo 3d Scanner

[@the_nguy9123]

It would be a dream to have one

[@vinceking7878]

Awsome! What is the scanner and printer please?

[@robotgeorge1]

Amazing work! But please do something about your desk mic, the volume peaks and the clipping hurt

[@Nimbus.]

Someone needs to do this with teh SE Lip kit for the S12 200sx chassis.

[@actontreadway1168]

maybe there's some way to remove these from the screen, but at 21:36 youtube puts up two video thumbnails that basically cover the car right at the point where you are showing what it looks like.

[@NeonTuner524]

What scanner are you using and what would be the cost for entry?

[@_D.I.G_]

idk how well you know of sn95 new edge mustangs but I've been trying to find someone that can print the rear quarter panels because they rust out, maybe you guys can take a look at something like that?

[@Manysdugjohn]

Man, give us a few more seconds of the final product! Jeez!

[@gregornator]

Nice work! How did this end up costing you at the end?

[@kenxchoi775]

thanks for the video, wondering if the new bumper is a brand new design from scratch or based on the scan -> mesh-> edit the mesh from blender?

[@simpleriddles1]

what scanner did u use? i want to make bodykit for citroen c5 and tbh idk what to do first

[@rickqueen65]

Came out to clean.

[@johnbennett5104]

ken sure does have alot of MK1 vw's in that shop

[@jmd1743]

You would make a lot of money if you 3d printed those extension rubber bumpers some of those old classic land yachts had. I forgot the the terminology to give you the proper name for them but I hear they're a nightmare & expensive to replace.

[@samsaverino8159]

I never imagined this was an option

[@teamsocketracing]

Please make a video how to model things on 3d scanned stuff.

[@caddyguy5369]

I have had a delta printer for a long time. I just ordered a scanner and new printer, 17" x 17" x 17". I'm working on a RGBW cluster and dash light conversion and dash re-layout that is begging for some scanning action. Hoping I don't need a new computer though.

[@reiisthebestgirl]

I wish I had neighbour like Ken

[@229live]

Hi. What program for knife do you use? Thank you

[@EMOJarvis]

I am planning to create my own bumper, similar to yours I dont like my stock bumper and I cant seem to find one on the market since the car is a 2010 mazda.

[@amintacarovski7456]

Could you give us a format version to do it ourselves that will be sweet 😋

[@zechariahterrell9239]

I’m in the same boat. I have an 05 and the ZeroSports is really the only one I like. Is this going to eventually be available to others either to buy or? This would be a lot better of an options than waiting for one of the less than a handful to come up for sale.

[@illumaesthetic]

Already available on our website!

[@mayamanign]

That is a $35,000 scanner.

[@AlexRodriguez-do9jx]

What type of 3d scanner do guys use?

[@ceneb3731]

Is it possible to make dash pads and interior part for American cars from the 80's

[@illumaesthetic]

yup!

[@MakerMark]

I have quite a few of these printers ....

[@gccruz11]

What 3D printer do you use?

[@THESocialJusticeWarrior]

Need more than that paper mask!

[@bigleeroytruckenstien4480]

‘’3d printed bumper”….shows .2 seconds of the actual print. Must have been a quick print….Love it!

[@bluedragontoybash2463]

it did ? i cannot find the printing process

[@miestermind]

wait how many MODIX printers do you have? 120X's?? or 180xs?

[@yurycz8933]

👍

[@Scott_A]

Could it have worked if you flip the intercooler 180 degrees so that the pipes are on top

[@DmitriyKl]

usually headlights or rad support are in the way of pipes if you flip the intercooler

[@TheDamianD30]

What kind of 3d printer do You have?

[@edubwes]

Can you 3d print some stuff off my 2g dsm eclipse if I send to you?

[@amberforestrecoreds]

I crshed my widebody w208 and wish I could just print a new bumper and left fender flare 😢

[@arnoldxd]

I need a new bumper that's 3d printed where can I buy one?

[@koozmusic]

This is super impressive, but I can't help but wonder why you didn't just re-mount the intercooler like 1-2 inches lower. It looks like the piping would've tucked below the inner lip of the bumper, and you wouldn't have a weird little gap at the bottom of the IC anymore... I guess just flexing I suppose. 😁

[@cskiles]

Curious about your printer.

[@torontoyes]

I was curious how much more expensive is this process than buying a new OEM bumper

[@tkmemo7637]

i feel if i had all that access i could have made a crazy bumper... but good content.

[@Nick-hm9rh]

My guy got that master oogway chin

[@beingabdaal950]

Hi sir can you help me design a car part for 3d printing

[@Redasurc]

What printer did you use