custom body kits help
#1
custom body kits help
Ive been thinking of making a wide-body kit for my 98 carlo, but im stuck on something.
i know how to do the clay and then mold but i dont know after that. I think i need like a fiberglass spray and spray the mold. is this right? and where do i get the fiberglass stuff?
thanks, jason
i know how to do the clay and then mold but i dont know after that. I think i need like a fiberglass spray and spray the mold. is this right? and where do i get the fiberglass stuff?
thanks, jason
#2
RE: custom body kits help
Find a good body shop or high-end custom audio shop that can do custom surrounds and flushing. They'll know what you're talking about. Glass is a pain, but if you don't mind devoting a LOT of time to just learning how to do it right, it can turn out well. Talk to the shops for supplies. You obviously won't be able to go get a chopper gun (spray on fiberglass) because of the cost, but hand-laid all you need is the resin and hardner, and then the glass itself. Tools to roll it out, and lots of practice before you put a bunch of time into a piece that comes off the mold twisted... or worse-cracked. At least that's all that I think is involved, I've only watched my friend do it once, but that seems like all that was involved. (besides final finishing) I think the hardest part would be to get the different sides to match perfectly. Then to mount it too, lots of custom bracket making. Ugh,glad it's you doing it! lol
#3
RE: custom body kits help
yeah I heard it was a huge pain unless you have months of experience. I would make smaller molds just to learn from my mistakes, but i cant without a copper gun...guess i should find a body shop school or some thing. Thanks for the extra info!
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