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Molding Q's?

Posted: March 17th, 2003, 7:26 pm
by fabius_l
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?

Re: Molding Q's?

Posted: March 17th, 2003, 7:36 pm
by Tyler17rose
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!

Re: Molding Q's?

Posted: March 17th, 2003, 10:38 pm
by babyblueMX3
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

Re: Molding Q's?

Posted: March 17th, 2003, 10:46 pm
by Johns93GS
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.