billyp
Been Around the Block
Never done any carbon fiber work, and have very limited experience with fiberglass, but I thought I would give making a fender a shot. I've never made a mold, but from reading up on topics here and on the interwebs, I think I've got a basic grasp of how to do it. My whole build has been a learning process and I like learning new skills and how to do things.
I started with the stock front fender off of my XS650, taped it up and laid a couple layers of glass to get a general shape.
Popped the fiberglass off the fender, cut it to the shape I wanted and started filling and sanding
Got the body work done and coated the fender with multiple coats of primer
Since I put the primer on pretty heavy, I'm going to let it cure for about a day and a half. Once it's good and dry I'll do some wet sanding then put on a coat or two of Aqua Resin (thanks Deviant) wet sand, polish, then start the mold making process. More to follow
I started with the stock front fender off of my XS650, taped it up and laid a couple layers of glass to get a general shape.
Popped the fiberglass off the fender, cut it to the shape I wanted and started filling and sanding
Got the body work done and coated the fender with multiple coats of primer
Since I put the primer on pretty heavy, I'm going to let it cure for about a day and a half. Once it's good and dry I'll do some wet sanding then put on a coat or two of Aqua Resin (thanks Deviant) wet sand, polish, then start the mold making process. More to follow