boodlefoof Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I did nearly the entire 240 body with floral foam. Terry helped me out greatly with the how-to and to help others in the future I put a writeup on my website. http://www.geocities.com/boodlefoof/Project_Racer-Zfiberglass.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 hey jpuga. flares are lookin good =) surprised i didn't see this thread already. I'm going to be making similar flares, if it works for you, let me know what problems you ran into with the design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelix112 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 John, Any more progress than this: http://www.geocities.com/boodlefoof/Project_Racer-Zfiberglass6.html Going to be one interesting car! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpuga Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 hey jpuga. flares are lookin good =) surprised i didn't see this thread already. I'm going to be making similar flares, if it works for you, let me know what problems you ran into with the design. thanks, the only snag is that i dont know if the smaller 240z bumper will clear the rear of the flairs. i cant check that because i dont have them yet. but as the process its going good i really havent got much done beuse i have been really busy lately but this weekend i should have all 4 done and pics should be uploded soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravRMK Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Oh boy, more confusion, LOL. If I make the parts using polyester resin is it alright to then add a final coat of epoxy resin over top of that? I assume then I would not need the curing agent, is that correct? I'm not too sure on that. I have never mixed different resin systems. On a cured part, it souldn't be a problem. I've fixed parts that were originally made with Polyester, with epoxy, and all worked out well. I would bet that epoxy on Polyester would work. Your best bet would be to do a small test, preferably not on your part, just a scrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deja Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I'm not too sure on that. I have never mixed different resin systems. On a cured part, it souldn't be a problem. I've fixed parts that were originally made with Polyester, with epoxy, and all worked out well. I would bet that epoxy on Polyester would work. Your best bet would be to do a small test, preferably not on your part, just a scrap. Thanks, test parts for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpuga Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 I did nearly the entire 240 body with floral foam. Terry helped me out greatly with the how-to and to help others in the future I put a writeup on my website. http://www.geocities.com/boodlefoof/Project_Racer-Zfiberglass.html dude thats insane, but looks good. i tried the hot glue gun for the foam and its much better than the spray adhesive and yes the tape makes you see the somewhat finished product i should be done shaping everything today or tomorrow. i will post more pics. im intrested in seeing more in your project keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpuga Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 here is an update... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpuga Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 here are some more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Say where di ya get the floral foam at . Ive tried places hobby shops florists and such with no luck . I even show it to them in flower pots with fake flowers and they go duh no idea I saw it at the dollar tree store, last week. how much is floral foam anyways? $1 for a 4" x 3" x 6" block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deja Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 here are some more Its looking good. I hope that tape isn't duct tape. I found out the hard way yesterday resin eats duct tape! What a big stringy mess, LOL!! Aluminum tape or even painters tape will hold up fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpuga Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 yeah its duct tape ill be covering it with foil because im afraid something like that will happen. i put the tape in so it fills in the little imperfections and see what the somewhat finished product will look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boodlefoof Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 John, Any more progress than this: http://www.geocities.com/boodlefoof/Project_Racer-Zfiberglass6.html Going to be one interesting car! Dave Thank you Dave! I took a break from the body work to turn back to the suspension/chassis/drivetrain. So, the body looks about the same at this point. Now the suspension is basically done. The frame is also done except for the cage. I also have the engine and trans mounted. I've kind of stalled at the moment though. Since my son was born, I've spent most of my free time just enjoying his company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 thanks, the only snag is that i dont know if the smaller 240z bumper will clear the rear of the flairs. i cant check that because i dont have them yet. but as the process its going good i really havent got much done beuse i have been really busy lately but this weekend i should have all 4 done and pics should be uploded soon. Nice pics, the flares look a lot like what I had in mind Heck, since you're doing such a great job on the flares, go a head and mold some styrofoam and build yourself a nice front bumper =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpuga Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 thanks but i dont know if it will come out right. i kinda like the chrome look, now if only i could get my hands on a set of euro bumpers.... now that would be awsome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpuga Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 sorry guys... i have not finished the flares yet. i only have 3 of them done and also my computer went to s!?t so i havent been able to post anything. well as i said i only have 3 of them done i have not been able to work on my car i will get back to you guys soon on the flares i hope they come out looking good or ill be somewhat disapointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two40MuscleZ Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I just posted an update on the MuscleZ fender flairs. If you type in Custom 1-off flairs on HybridZ it should come up. It's in the body mod section. Any questions just leave a post. Enjoy. VAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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