rdsk8ter Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 What are some good ways to make a mold for fiberglass when you dont have a exsisting part to work with? I want to make a custom rear area for my z. I would like some ways to build a frame to fiberglass without adding to much weight. I have heard of people using chicken wire but i can't figure out how they would do it. Pictures would be greatly appreciated! Thanks again guys and gals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zone Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 It really depends on what you are trying to make. I've used cardboard, bondo, fiberglass, plexiglass etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsk8ter Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 basically a kind of wall sub box think i will have a box but i want it to be fiberglassed in. it would go right behind the front seats and morph into the rear also will house 6x9s and amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHADY280 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 if you use chicken wire, just form it (cause it moves real easy) hook it together with wire, then once you have the shape, cover both sides with some mat. then smooth and paint, you can also use cardboard as stated above for flat areas, but the wire works well with curves. use a glue gun to get the cardboard to stay put. fiberglass is forgiving if your making something like a custom sub box, it doesnt have to be perfect, thats what bondo is for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsk8ter Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 thanks alot guys i really appreciate the heads up anyone have any pics that i could see im a visual person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTHALOSISM Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 great info there shady doooright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 if you want to see what's involved in making a mold, go to the resident "elitest" forum at http://www.ziptied.com here are the links to the threads that he does some interesting body modifications in. http://www.ziptied.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11410 http://www.ziptied.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11409 alternatively, for the second thread, you can go the main page and it will have an article there that illustrates the same thing. you don't need an account to look at it, but i'd make a PDF of the page while it's public, just incase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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