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How to make FLAWLESS Fiberglass Insert Template Shapes From Scratch- **VIDEOS**
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<blockquote data-quote="mklett33" data-source="post: 7922082" data-attributes="member: 604057"><p>Cont from above.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><em>¼” MDF or Hardboard (Left) and 1/2" MDF (Right):</em></span></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o768/caraudiofabrication/DSC_8127.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p> </p><p>Where to find:</p><p>Big Box Hardware Stores, Lumber yards</p><p>Starting Cost:</p><p>Depends on Size and date, material price changes</p><p>If you have a particular curve in your material that you cannot merely copy from an object you found you can use the 1/4" thin hardboard or mdf to smoothly cut the shape with your jigsaw, make sure you take the time to sand the surface you cut smooth so that the transition is perfect and has no rises.</p><p>A favorite among car audio enthusiasts the 1/2" MDF is a MUST for template production, MDF is void free and will allow for perfect surfaces when using various router steps.</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><em>Body Filler:</em></span></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o768/caraudiofabrication/DSC_8117.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p> </p><p>Where to find:</p><p>Online, Big Box Hardware Stores, Auto Supply, Auto Body Stores</p><p>Starting Cost:</p><p>15</p><p>Also known as “bondo” body filler is a must for making negative plugs throughout the process. I personally recommend “Rage Gold” by Evercoat due to its awesome working period and amazing sanding qualities.</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 14px"><em>Painters tape:</em></span></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o768/caraudiofabrication/DSC_8120.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p> </p><p>Where to find:</p><p>Online, Big Box Hardware Stores, Art Supply</p><p>Starting Cost:</p><p>3</p><p>An easily found item, we will be using the painters tape to protect our panels on steps that require the use of body filler.</p><p><em>Misc:</em></p><p></p><p>Other things you need that don’t need explaining: Scissors, marker, ruler.</p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o768/caraudiofabrication/DSC_8121.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 24px">The Videos!</span></p><p></p><p>You are going to want to crack open a cold one and start to free your mind! Get those creative juices flowing! Follow the steps outlined in these videos to construct the templates!</p><p></p><p><em>Episode 1</em></p><p></p><p>[MEDIA=youtube]aHjj9LswVxI[/MEDIA]</p><p></p><p>With the templates made you can utilize them within your builds. Stay tuned for future steps outlining using mold fabric to mount them within a fiberglass surface, wrapping techniques for covering with material, as well as other techniques.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.caraudio.com/articles.html/articles/how-to-make-flawless-fiberglass-insert-template-shapes-from-scratch-videos-r9/" target="_blank">This post has been promoted to an article</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mklett33, post: 7922082, member: 604057"] Cont from above. [SIZE=14px][I]¼” MDF or Hardboard (Left) and 1/2" MDF (Right):[/I][/SIZE] [IMG]http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o768/caraudiofabrication/DSC_8127.jpg[/IMG] Where to find: Big Box Hardware Stores, Lumber yards Starting Cost: Depends on Size and date, material price changes If you have a particular curve in your material that you cannot merely copy from an object you found you can use the 1/4" thin hardboard or mdf to smoothly cut the shape with your jigsaw, make sure you take the time to sand the surface you cut smooth so that the transition is perfect and has no rises. A favorite among car audio enthusiasts the 1/2" MDF is a MUST for template production, MDF is void free and will allow for perfect surfaces when using various router steps. [SIZE=14px][I]Body Filler:[/I][/SIZE] [IMG]http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o768/caraudiofabrication/DSC_8117.jpg[/IMG] Where to find: Online, Big Box Hardware Stores, Auto Supply, Auto Body Stores Starting Cost: 15 Also known as “bondo” body filler is a must for making negative plugs throughout the process. I personally recommend “Rage Gold” by Evercoat due to its awesome working period and amazing sanding qualities. [SIZE=14px][I]Painters tape:[/I][/SIZE] [IMG]http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o768/caraudiofabrication/DSC_8120.jpg[/IMG] Where to find: Online, Big Box Hardware Stores, Art Supply Starting Cost: 3 An easily found item, we will be using the painters tape to protect our panels on steps that require the use of body filler. [I]Misc:[/I] Other things you need that don’t need explaining: Scissors, marker, ruler. [IMG]http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o768/caraudiofabrication/DSC_8121.jpg[/IMG] [SIZE=24px]The Videos![/SIZE] You are going to want to crack open a cold one and start to free your mind! Get those creative juices flowing! Follow the steps outlined in these videos to construct the templates! [I]Episode 1[/I] [MEDIA=youtube]aHjj9LswVxI[/MEDIA] With the templates made you can utilize them within your builds. Stay tuned for future steps outlining using mold fabric to mount them within a fiberglass surface, wrapping techniques for covering with material, as well as other techniques. [URL="https://www.caraudio.com/articles.html/articles/how-to-make-flawless-fiberglass-insert-template-shapes-from-scratch-videos-r9/"]This post has been promoted to an article[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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