Mold Progress I was able to pull a decent mold off the plug. The only problem was that the PVA was separating l little from the polypropylene...
Sounds good. I am planning on making the mold using epoxy with an initial 2 oz cloth to minimize weave, then about 6 layers of 8oz cloth with a...
Thats correct. I want to try to replicate the flanges as close as I can so that it attaches just like the factory bumper. I know fiberglass...
That all makes sense. Once I have something close to what I need in fiberglass, I can simply do bodywork on it. The bumper attaches with screws...
Thanks. I try it with a one piece mold. That makes things considerably simpler.
Unfortunately all the foam is attached to the structure of the car rather than the remaining bumper parts. The bumper has to be flexed several...
Unfortunately I cant remove the bumper since it was formed in place. Luckily, the fins are wider at the bottom and taper slightly to the tips so...
I am only planning to make one bumper. One thing that may help is that the fins are slightly flexible when warmed up since they are made of...
Yes - there will be a flange around the perimeter. I also plan to mold in some conduit to strengthen the mold to help keep it from warping.
Thanks for the reply. There aren't any negative angles but quite a few 90 deg angles. I am most concerned about the fins at the bottom and...
Thanks - Ill go there and do some research
I am trying to use some of what I've learned working on boats to make a modified bumper for my car. I was hoping to get some advice. I am...