help with fiberglass parts?

[HotRod47]

Hello,

I have made some modifications to the 3 piece rear spoiler on my car. I have been thinking that it might be cool to get a mold made of them and have them made out of fiberglass. I would think that they would hold up better as a new product rather than what I have fabricated on the back of the car. I have also had some of the guys on another forum show some interest in getting their hands on a similar design.


So, how do I proceed here? How do I find someone that can make molds and then reproduce these for me? Are there any such businesses here on the forum that can do this?

Thanks for any suggestions you may have.

Glenn

[Jim Nilsen]

Try any of the fiberglass or carbon fiber shops and see what happens..

[mikey]

PM sent with some info let me know if you have any?

[Zrock]

http://www.fiberglassforums.com

Great site. I have a fiberglass body and have some cutting and glassing to do for proper body fit to the frame. This site is great.

Hope this helps some!

Darren

[GrabberGT]

Send it to me. I'll do it. J/K But get it done. I want one of those spoilers.

RonS. with the 5000 Mustang did this with his front airdam and I believe saved the mold to make replacements from. I'm sure he has a load of knowledge to offer on the subject.

[HotRod47]

Send it to me. I'll do it. J/K But get it done. I want one of those spoilers.

RonS. with the 5000 Mustang did this with his front airdam and I believe saved the mold to make replacements from. I'm sure he has a load of knowledge to offer on the subject.

Stay tuned, as soon as I get the set done I will see about getting molds made. If I get get them repopped reasonably I will have a few sets made.

[1976CamaroGuy]

It's not hard to do, as long as your plug is in good shape and smooth as glass you can reproduce anything. I did a set of kickpanels for my 76 camaro in this fashion. I built the plug off the original kicks and used fiberglass, wood, and bondo. Then I waxed the heck out of them with partal paste wax.

I laid each one on a piece of smooth glass, used clay around the bottom to seal off the gap between the glass and plug. Sprayed with PVA, let it dry. (google the terms)

Applied a gel coat, let it kick up then applied fiberglass matte and resin. I let the first layer cure before applying a second layer to prevent heat and warpage.

After a few days, I popped the plug from the mold...then I reversed the process to create the finished product.

Turned out nice and I like these a lot better than something made of wood and bondo

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/02/DSCF4122-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/02/DSCF4124-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/02/DSCF4125-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/03/kickcovered-1.jpg

[MoonMan]

Not sure what mods you made but Greening Auto already makes a "custom" 3 pc. spoiler. http://www.greeningautocompany.com/index.php?/products/category/1/32/58

[HotRod47]

Not sure what mods you made but Greening Auto already makes a "custom" 3 pc. spoiler. http://www.greeningautocompany.com/index.php?/products/category/1/32/58

I may not have been clear enough. I have a Ford Maverick, not a Camaro.

[HotRod47]

[QUOTE=1976CamaroGuy;788645]It's not hard to do, as long as your plug is in good shape and smooth as glass you can reproduce anything. I did a set of kickpanels for my 76 camaro in this fashion. I built the plug off the original kicks and used fiberglass, wood, and bondo. Then I waxed the heck out of them with partal paste wax.

I laid each one on a piece of smooth glass, used clay around the bottom to seal off the gap between the glass and plug. Sprayed with PVA, let it dry. (google the terms)

Applied a gel coat, let it kick up then applied fiberglass matte and resin. I let the first layer cure before applying a second layer to prevent heat and warpage.

After a few days, I popped the plug from the mold...then I reversed the process to create the finished product.

Turned out nice and I like these a lot better than something made of wood and bondo

Very cool. Thanks for the info.

[MoonMan]

I may not have been clear enough. I have a Ford Maverick, not a Camaro.

My bad...saw three piece and the 2nd gen kick panels and didn't think to look at your signature :)