$5000 budget Mustang

[Ron S]

There will be a FB fin on the edge of the bumper which will bolt it to the fender, I will probably attach something to the strut rods in the center too.

[BuzzKillian]

Hey Ron, The company I work for, makes fiberglass molds for 1 off parts a couple times a week. I don't know what materials you have access to, but we usually use 2 light layers, and 2 heavy for those molds. Just trying to save you some work... 10 layers is a bunch.

BTW... Are you going to RTTH?

[Ron S]

Thanks for info, I've been calling everyone I can think of, trying to get pointers. What to use as a release agent is the thing I've had the most issues with.

Yes I will at RTTH, always a good time.

[Bjkadron]

Thanks for info, I've been calling everyone I can think of, trying to get pointers. What to use as a release agent is the thing I've had the most issues with.

Yes I will at RTTH, always a good time.

I have heard a god automotive wax put on really heavy, But I have not tried it so you might want to do a test piece first.

[BuzzKillian]

Thanks for info, I've been calling everyone I can think of, trying to get pointers. What to use as a release agent is the thing I've had the most issues with.

Yes I will at RTTH, always a good time.

We use a wax release made by Freeman Foundry Supply, I believe they are in Cleveland,OH. Usually 2 or 3 coats, letting each coat dry before applying the next.

My brother and I are coming to RTTH, I am lookimg forward seeing the cars and people from the forums. I was hoping to get my car done for this, but I am moving pretty slow.

[LSXZ28]

I think you should weld that one up a bit more and paint it LOL! Is there anything you won't try to do Ron? Amazing...

[Steve1968LS2]

Love the bumper Ron!!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

WOW!

that front bumper is REAL nice

[NOT A TA]

Bumper design looks REEEEALY good Ron!

[wellis77]

Thanks for info, I've been calling everyone I can think of, trying to get pointers. What to use as a release agent is the thing I've had the most issues with.

Yes I will at RTTH, always a good time.

I was at a high-end ski boat manufacturer a few years ago and they said "cooking spray"...??? Since you are going to RTTH, maybe you should make a quick stop at a boat manufacturer and ask some questions. There are quite a few in Tennessee...

[Ron S]

I was at a high-end ski boat manufacturer a few years ago and they said "cooking spray"...??? Since you are going to RTTH, maybe you should make a quick stop at a boat manufacturer and ask some questions. There are quite a few in Tennessee...

I'm hoping to have the part made and painted by RTTH

[Bjkadron]

Yeah, I had heard cooking spray as well.. But i am a little reluctant to use something like that. But check the ingredients and see if their is anything that might react adversely.

[Ron S]

Too busy protesting my government Saturday to get anything done, but I did order some release agent from a marina. Hoping it works good, should start laying glass Wed. night. Ron

[Paul_J]

Hi Ron, do an internet search for PVA Mold Release. It's what we used when I worked at a Fiberglass manufacturing facility. If you can, add an air fitting somewhere in the center of the mold to blow air in to help release the part. (Like a male quick connect air fitting) When you make the part just fill that hole with some modeling clay or tape if it in an inconspicuous area.

some good reading: http://winshipmodels.tripod.com/pva_mold_release.htm

Edit: Too late

Were you one of the 300,000 there?

[Bjkadron]

Oh! What did you get?

[ill steez]

The bumper turned out awesome! Did you say you were going to be running some kind of front spoiler or splitter as well?

[Ron S]

I'm using an Evercoat product, thats called fiberglass mold release agent, haven't picked it up yet, so I don't know if its a liquid or a paste.

Didn't like how the top lip was, so I cut it off and reformed it, slowed me down abit. Should have the thing done again tonight.

Yes I'm putting a splitter on the bottom.

Yes I was one of the 300,000

[Ron S]

Got the gelcoat and the first coat of glass on this morning. Waxed the fabricated part multiple times, and sprayed it with PVA mold release, I hope it comes apart.

[bonecrrusher]

Damn..... look fwd to seeing your car at RTTH in 2 weeks!

[BuzzKillian]

Are you sure you have'nt done this before? You don't have near enough resin dripping on the floor. LOL