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Sept 3, 2016 20:46:42 GMT
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Quick question. I have a Capri and want a turbo tail rear spoiler, I can't find one so thought does anyone have any ideas on who I can get to re make one or how I can make my own? Never used fibreglass before so have no experience with it.  Thanks. |
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1994 BMW 525i touring
2004 BMW Z4 sorn and broken
1977 Ford Escort
1982 Ford Capri getting restored
1999 Mazda B2500 daily driver.
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Sept 3, 2016 21:19:22 GMT
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A part like that would be quite a challenge for someone who does that kind of thing for a living - It's got hollow fins and ends - it'd have to be made from 8 separate moulds because it's such a complex shape. Even if you had one to copy, it would be a huge undertaking.
Starting from scratch would be months of work.
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Sept 3, 2016 21:55:18 GMT
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A part like that would be quite a challenge for someone who does that kind of thing for a living - It's got hollow fins and ends - it'd have to be made from 8 separate moulds because it's such a complex shape. Even if you had one to copy, it would be a huge undertaking. Starting from scratch would be months of work. That's what I'm worrying about. I've spoken to fibre sports, they stopped making them as it's a hassle and time consuming, same with the capri club I believe. |
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1994 BMW 525i touring
2004 BMW Z4 sorn and broken
1977 Ford Escort
1982 Ford Capri getting restored
1999 Mazda B2500 daily driver.
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Sept 3, 2016 23:39:21 GMT
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First thing to get straight is that is a wing, not a spoiler :-) Having got that off my chest, back to your problem. Making a wing as your first ever fibreglass project is very ambitious and is liable to end in failure initially. However, practice makes perfect, as someone said, so keep at it and you will succeed. These guys offer a bespoke wing making service, but don't expect any change from a grand: www.djracecars.com/carbon-fibre-wings-and-aerofoils.aspSearch on YouTube for videos on how to make wings, for example: Amazon sell lots of books on how to work with fibreglass. |
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Last Edit: Sept 3, 2016 23:42:05 GMT by nalesutol
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Sept 3, 2016 23:47:25 GMT
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Might be easier to find two identical ready made rear "wings" and then just make the ends
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I would advertise on retroford and turbosport for one . I'm betting someone will have one somewhere , but don't let on that you cannot find one anywhere else or it will become ' rare' and priced accordingly ! I always find it better asking for things like that , as the seller is probably thinking ' oh yeah , i have one of those i might as well get rid off , call it £50 ' . Instead of someone thinking , ' right. i'll sell this , i want £150 for it ' Did find this as well www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-capri-spoiler-/191958098965?hash=item2cb1982415:g:xJwAAOSwOdpXxehX |
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edessex
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Making fiberglass parts?edessex
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I've recently started working with fibreglass, and I'm doing easy jobs (repairing a kayak, and building a new cockpit rim), so far it hasn't gone very well!
As said, making from scratch would be a long job.
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bigt
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Sept 4, 2016 10:28:06 GMT
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Youtube has some useful guides...but for a first timer that looks a mighty undertaking
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Sept 4, 2016 11:25:00 GMT
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not worth taking your hands out of your pockets if they're £150 on ebay , no way in hell anyone would make one from scratch with out adding several 00's to that price and it hardly looks like a job for a newbie to tackle
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91 golf g60, 89 golf 16v , 88 polo breadvan
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Sept 4, 2016 19:44:33 GMT
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ive watched a few videos on YouTube. It's not easy.
I've got a couple of bites for people who possibly have one,that they want to sell.
I did see that one on eBay but complete lack of photos or information puts me off. I have messaged them though.
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1994 BMW 525i touring
2004 BMW Z4 sorn and broken
1977 Ford Escort
1982 Ford Capri getting restored
1999 Mazda B2500 daily driver.
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Sept 4, 2016 22:52:03 GMT
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If you really wanted to make it theres a nice easy way to do it (easy is incredibly relative).
For a start working straight into fibreglass is a bad idea every time. Fibreglass is not a sculpting material.
Start with clay and build and shape it. Doing this you have two options, make moulds of the five separate pieces and assemble, or build as one and make a two piece mould. Looking at the original you could avoid mechanical lock with a two piece mould,
If you do this I promise it will take a few attempts and cost a considerable bit of money starting from scratch. But nothing is impossible.
An even easier method (if you have the access) would be to CAD and 3D print one then mould that. You wouldnt print it in one but joining pieces should be simple enough.
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3D printing something that big would be incredibly expensive, I've just done a part 350mm x 80 x 60mm and it was £150 printed as a strong material. I guess you could buy a cheap FDM printer and make it in sections, but that's got it's own problems too. How about foam with fibreglass over the top? But I agree with the posters above, unless you're desperate to learn a new method of making stuff, it's easier and cheaper to find an existing wing. www.rqriley.com/frp-foam.htmfiberglassblades.com/Process_FF.html |
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Another way I have seen of making one off parts, start by carving your shape from expanded polystyrene, cover with several layers of fibreglass, then filler and rub back to a good finish, you can then leave it polystyrene filled or use solvent to dissolve the polystyrene. Not a quick or easy process, but it can be done.
Ttfn Glenn
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Sept 5, 2016 13:38:52 GMT
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i wouldn't bother TBH unless you can borrow a wing to make a mould
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Sept 5, 2016 16:18:02 GMT
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There are hundreds, if not thousands, of off the shelf wings for sale, surely one of these will be to your liking? :-)
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