Molding Q's?
Molding Q's?
What's the best material to use to make a mold? I was gonna use a mix of wire mesh and wood to make up the mold and then fiberglass over it to get the mold to the shape I want. Anybody got any other suggestions?
'92 MX3 1.8 V6
G-MAX 40mm lowering springs
'91 AZ3 1.5 35mm drop +V6 stryt brace.
G-MAX 40mm lowering springs
'91 AZ3 1.5 35mm drop +V6 stryt brace.
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Tyler17rose
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Re: Molding Q's?
I also would like to know what the best method to mold or even use fiberglass is. If anyone knows of any good sites plz post them!
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babyblueMX3
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Re: Molding Q's?
Maybe this will help, it mostly talks about custom fiberglass enclosures. I use his method to mold my bodykit, anyways it's a good place to start.<p>custom enclosure
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Re: Molding Q's?
if you are talking about a custom sub-enclosure... the best way would be to make a frame out of very thin wood, then stretch fleece very tightly around the frame and staple it. <p>Then you coat it in fiberglass resin, sand, and paint! :p <p>As for custom bumpers and stuff... wire wouldnt be a good idea because fiberglass resin is a liquid.... and it would seep through mesh.
