Making custom parts

Everett · 08-03-2006, 02:27 PM

I'm currently working on some of my own custom MR2 parts. I'm a rookie at fiberglass work but I've already have a couple moulds made-up. Its pretty hard to figure out how to purfect the process so if anyone is experienced at fiberglass work shoot me an email please. Once I get the fiberglass method down I'll produce Carbon Fiber parts.

JCrew7i2 · 08-03-2006, 03:09 PM

blue, email me at JCrew7i2 at aol.com

skillzo1 · 08-03-2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bluemr2

I'm currently working on some of my own custom MR2 parts. I'm a rookie at fiberglass work but I've already have a couple moulds made-up. Its pretty hard to figure out how to purfect the process so if anyone is experienced at fiberglass work shoot me an email please. Once I get the fiberglass method down I'll produce Carbon Fiber parts.

Good luck. It's always good to have somone else that will try new things for our car. I look forward to seeing some things that u made.

whiteagle · 08-03-2006, 04:48 PM

Feel free to pm me any questions too.

Daniel

PHOENIX · 08-03-2006, 06:58 PM

We woudnt mind hearing about what your building if you have time too

Everett · 08-04-2006, 01:48 PM

Well right now I'm working on a smooth, paintable wiper cowl instead of the un-attractive slotted stock one. And I have about 15 other custom ideas which will be posted over time. I'm also working on a solid one peice dual guage A pillars which should boast well with the up and coming fiberglass interiors. My ideas are endless........

baktasht · 08-04-2006, 02:36 PM

very nice... good luck on the projects and keep us updated.

Everett · 08-20-2006, 11:37 AM

When I catch up with the real world and get a digital camera I'll post some pictures and maybe offer them to the public.

Its Turbo Time · 04-26-2007, 12:29 AM

any updates?

PearlJammzz · 04-26-2007, 05:04 AM

Kind of difficult to get right, but if you did it'd be AWESOME. How about a FG dash?

With a perfect mold and whatnot I am sure someone could very easily copy that into CF as well which would just be...ungodly

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turboguy · 04-26-2007, 06:52 PM

The problem with making one that is bolt in instead of a one-off made-in-the-car one is the attachment points to make is stay put and not rattle. people don't like things that rattle.

PearlJammzz · 04-26-2007, 06:56 PM

True, but I think if made well, and withthe use of rubber grommets, there would be little to no rattle.

turboguy · 04-26-2007, 07:01 PM

I can do something along those lines, but all of the mounting points would be visible. Maybe some black allen-head bolts would look good? The main problem is making the original. After that is done, it's not nearly as difficult.

miracleman89 · 09-27-2008, 05:30 AM

I just came through this section to check out how to custom make fg parts and stuff. What I am interested in would be a frunk tub that would clean that area up and make it look nice. BTW the original OEM plastic frunk organizer thing is gone in my deuce!

But best of luck on the wiper cowl!!!

Everett · 09-27-2008, 12:48 PM

Ya, thats a good idea Brian. Yeah a frunk tub would be awesome. There are a lot of options to go with there also, like a place for an amp maybe. I moved to Illinois to go to college so I havent had time to make anymore parts as of late. I tried the wiper cowl and the hard part for me is getting the edges perfectly smooth. I think I might use a router; and a jig to guide the router around the edges so every one I make is the same and perfect. And the fiberglass dash is something I'd have to tackle when I have tons of time and experience. Thats a pretty big task. I guess I gotta get on the ball again because I have lots of ideas.

MR2-MRnot · 09-27-2008, 01:08 PM

FG dash would be sweet but i think a CF dash would be absolutely bomb! and as for the frunk, i think that piece would be awesome, only problem on my car is that i actually pack the frunk full of stuff

i took the raggety old plastic out 10 minutes after having the car! and thrw it away, but i think it would be awesome for shows and such!

jholder · 09-27-2008, 02:21 PM

How do they make fiberglass parts in bulk?

I seem to remember they make the first one, then cast a mold from it, and then use some kind of spray on/spray in fiberglass to spray into the negative mold....

I know they dont make them the way i make fiberglass parts (cut cut, brush brush, that **** would take forever)

miracleman89 · 09-27-2008, 05:20 PM

Maybe somebody can tell me if they think this is a good idea? I was thinking I might saran wrap the crap out of the frunk area. Next use a paster paris to make a mold of the frunk area. Then use that as the mold to create a custom fiberglass frunk tub. Do you think this might work???? I have no idea on how to do it otherwise. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks!!!!!!

BRAUVIC · 09-27-2008, 08:17 PM

A lot of people make the main mold out of Urethane. The following FG molds that come off of it are easier to seperate. This lets you make quick copies and also the main mold is pretty durable. Oh and with it you can use what ever fiber types you want, CF/FG/KV. I worked with that stuff for a few years.

08-03-2006, 02:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Everett Curve hunter! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Decatur,IL/Solomons,MD Posts: 1,230 Thanks: 35 Thanked 49 Times in 46 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Making custom parts I'm currently working on some of my own custom MR2 parts. I'm a rookie at fiberglass work but I've already have a couple moulds made-up. Its pretty hard to figure out how to purfect the process so if anyone is experienced at fiberglass work shoot me an email please. Once I get the fiberglass method down I'll produce Carbon Fiber parts.

08-03-2006, 03:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
JCrew7i2 Ne haam shi Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hawai'i Posts: 216 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	blue, email me at JCrew7i2 at aol.com

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whiteagle 92 Hardtop Turbo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Feel free to pm me any questions too. Daniel

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PHOENIX Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Japan --> U.S. Posts: 7,337 Thanks: 74 Thanked 221 Times in 166 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (41/100% )	We woudnt mind hearing about what your building if you have time too

08-04-2006, 01:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Everett Curve hunter! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Decatur,IL/Solomons,MD Posts: 1,230 Thanks: 35 Thanked 49 Times in 46 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Well right now I'm working on a smooth, paintable wiper cowl instead of the un-attractive slotted stock one. And I have about 15 other custom ideas which will be posted over time. I'm also working on a solid one peice dual guage A pillars which should boast well with the up and coming fiberglass interiors. My ideas are endless........

08-04-2006, 02:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
baktasht EMSPowered.com Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,821 Thanks: 16 Thanked 97 Times in 85 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (24/96% )	very nice... good luck on the projects and keep us updated.

08-20-2006, 11:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
Everett Curve hunter! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Decatur,IL/Solomons,MD Posts: 1,230 Thanks: 35 Thanked 49 Times in 46 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	When I catch up with the real world and get a digital camera I'll post some pictures and maybe offer them to the public.

04-26-2007, 12:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
Its Turbo Time XVRacing Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 346 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	any updates?

04-26-2007, 05:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
PearlJammzz Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,909 Thanks: 8 Thanked 65 Times in 62 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Kind of difficult to get right, but if you did it'd be AWESOME. How about a FG dash? With a perfect mold and whatnot I am sure someone could very easily copy that into CF as well which would just be...ungodly .

04-26-2007, 06:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
turboguy Resident Composites Guy Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 877 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	The problem with making one that is bolt in instead of a one-off made-in-the-car one is the attachment points to make is stay put and not rattle. people don't like things that rattle.

04-26-2007, 06:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
PearlJammzz Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,909 Thanks: 8 Thanked 65 Times in 62 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	True, but I think if made well, and withthe use of rubber grommets, there would be little to no rattle.

04-26-2007, 07:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
turboguy Resident Composites Guy Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 877 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I can do something along those lines, but all of the mounting points would be visible. Maybe some black allen-head bolts would look good? The main problem is making the original. After that is done, it's not nearly as difficult.

09-27-2008, 05:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
miracleman89 MR2 under construction! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Morenci, AZ Posts: 305 Thanks: 12 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I just came through this section to check out how to custom make fg parts and stuff. What I am interested in would be a frunk tub that would clean that area up and make it look nice. BTW the original OEM plastic frunk organizer thing is gone in my deuce! But best of luck on the wiper cowl!!!

09-27-2008, 12:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
Everett Curve hunter! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Decatur,IL/Solomons,MD Posts: 1,230 Thanks: 35 Thanked 49 Times in 46 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Ya, thats a good idea Brian. Yeah a frunk tub would be awesome. There are a lot of options to go with there also, like a place for an amp maybe. I moved to Illinois to go to college so I havent had time to make anymore parts as of late. I tried the wiper cowl and the hard part for me is getting the edges perfectly smooth. I think I might use a router; and a jig to guide the router around the edges so every one I make is the same and perfect. And the fiberglass dash is something I'd have to tackle when I have tons of time and experience. Thats a pretty big task. I guess I gotta get on the ball again because I have lots of ideas.

09-27-2008, 01:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
MR2-MRnot Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: B.F.E. (Lane), SC Posts: 514 Thanks: 3 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	FG dash would be sweet but i think a CF dash would be absolutely bomb! and as for the frunk, i think that piece would be awesome, only problem on my car is that i actually pack the frunk full of stuff i took the raggety old plastic out 10 minutes after having the car! and thrw it away, but i think it would be awesome for shows and such!

09-27-2008, 02:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
jholder I put the ho in 'hosale Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 201 Thanks: 5 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	How do they make fiberglass parts in bulk? I seem to remember they make the first one, then cast a mold from it, and then use some kind of spray on/spray in fiberglass to spray into the negative mold.... I know they dont make them the way i make fiberglass parts (cut cut, brush brush, that **** would take forever)

09-27-2008, 05:20 PM	#18 (permalink)
miracleman89 MR2 under construction! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Morenci, AZ Posts: 305 Thanks: 12 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Maybe somebody can tell me if they think this is a good idea? I was thinking I might saran wrap the crap out of the frunk area. Next use a paster paris to make a mold of the frunk area. Then use that as the mold to create a custom fiberglass frunk tub. Do you think this might work???? I have no idea on how to do it otherwise. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks!!!!!!

09-27-2008, 08:17 PM	#19 (permalink)
BRAUVIC I dream about 2's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	A lot of people make the main mold out of Urethane. The following FG molds that come off of it are easier to seperate. This lets you make quick copies and also the main mold is pretty durable. Oh and with it you can use what ever fiber types you want, CF/FG/KV. I worked with that stuff for a few years.