Jeff H Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 We taped around the edges of the bonnet to stop the gel from creeping under and creating a mechanical lock, next we put what Lee called a skim coat of matting on, we also went round the edges with some tissue, this kept the edges from lifting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff H Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 This was left to dry for a couple of hours and we then put a further two coats of heavy matt on, 600 grams or 2 ounce . this is it once dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff H Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Then the edges were trimmed back and the boot lid was pulled from the mould, we left the outer skin on the bonnet to keep some strength in it as we had to turn it over to take a mould from the inside of the bonnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff H Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 We then moved on to the inside of the bonnet, it was of coursed waxed with the release mould wax, then gelled up, a skim coat of matt was applied and once dry a further two coats of heavy matt were applied. I missed the pics of the wax and gel process on these ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff H Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 We then cut around the edges to get both parts of the mould apart. we did use tape around the edge to stop a mechanical lock of the two moulds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff H Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) So we now have three moulds ready for prepping to produce the new items. Edited March 24, 2019 by Jeff H Wrong pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff H Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 These were de nibbed where necessary and waxed once again before being gelled and layed up, the inner bonnet only had one coat of heavy 600 gram matting, Lee thought this was ok as once bonded to the outer skin formed a nice light but strong finished piece. The outer bonnet and boot was layed up with two coats of the 600 matt. these pics are the inner skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff H Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Same process for the outer skin, wax, gell and matting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff H Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I wasn't there when Lee released the bonnet from the mould, he sent me some pics of how he used some foam in between the two skins to stop it drumming, I also had some new stainless mounts made for the hinges and bonnet catch which Lee bonded in before bonding the two skins together for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff H Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 This is the bonnet fitted to the car, the inner skin is not the greatest as the buck was pretty crap to be honest so it has a few ripples in it, I am very pleased with the outer bonnet, it fits well to the car and will only need a small amount of prep before painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff H Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 On to the bootlid, I had another mate fold me up a bracket that I could bond and glass in to to the back of it, it is a bit heavier than I would of liked but I don't think it is going to come apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff H Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I am hoping to get back on it within the next few weeks, the diary is pretty full with customers work at the moment but will update as the build moves forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy from Oz Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Very interesting Jeff, keep the images and info coming. I'm largely self-taught (through trial & error) about fibreglassing so I'm keen to soak up any information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff H Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 On 3/24/2019 at 11:56 PM, Boy from Oz said: Very interesting Jeff, keep the images and info coming. I'm largely self-taught (through trial & error) about fibreglassing so I'm keen to soak up any information. Hi Peter, I had an idea of the basics but spending a few days with Lee has certainly helped me a lot.I feel confident enough to be able to take a mould from any car panel now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Wonderful work!!! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonythefish Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Just closed the deal on one. Here is a shot of what the car looks like via the hood . Cleaned up nice.. Hope to get all the parts and car soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy from Oz Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Interesting. Do you know which kit it is and what's the Nissan shell like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonythefish Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Alpha 1 . Needs floors and some frame work . Going to get it today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy from Oz Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Looking forward to the photos. I think there are a few still lurking around here (Michelle, Dick, et al) who have been through the GTO build process and would be willing to offer well-intentioned opinions. As shown in the past it might assist in preventing you reinventing the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 I saw this and thought about this thread, this GTO needs some love, https://northtorontoauction.com/v/235884 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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