QuestionHi again ken, thanks for your quick reply, i have tried to attach a pic of what im tryin to make a mould of but cant seem to. The best way for me to explain it is, if i had a banana and wanted to make an exact mould of it, i would coat it in fibreglass and let that go hard. Then how would i remove the original banana without damaging it so that i could use it again to make another, and what material would i pour into the firbreglass cast of the banana to make the replica. The problem i have i how i remove the original mould without damaging it. Hope this explanation clears it up a little for you as im tryin to make an exact replica.
again many thanks in advance.
If u want to contacty me direct so i can send u the pic, im at rosedj@gmail.com
dave
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Hi ken
Im based in the uk and am after some expert advise. I have very little knowledge of fiberglass and polyurethane mouldings etc but am looking to change that.
The problem i have is this. On the rear bumper of my car are 2 corner splitters which roughly resemble the shape of a banana, "L - shaped". My girlfriend has borrowed my car and accidently reversed into a wall, hence breaking one of the splitters. I wish to make a moulding of the splitter and eventually make a replacement as the place i bought them from has since shut down. I hoenstly dont have a clue where to start in terms of how to make the mould and what lightweight material to use for the mould. I have considered a latex mould but felt that as the original is L shaped and has to fit to the bumper flush, there would be too much play as such.
I hope you get time to reply as ur help would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks in advance
David
Answer -
I guess what your asking is what kind of material would I suggest and that would be fiber glass in a gallon can called Kitty hair just because it is easier than conventional fiber glass to use. And from what I understand you want to make. I would form it as best you can and let it dry and grind it to shape. Then apply as many coats as needed to form the shape. Do the fine sanding on the last coats Use body filler to smooth out the last coat after you shape it then prime and paint. Sorry I kind of was lost as to what you are building. But that is probably how I would go about it.
Thank you for the question!
Ken
AnswerUse silicone to make your mold then cut it in half all the way around to open the mold. What ever you use for a form to make a mold be sure it it greased with some vaseline or grease to make sure the mold don't stick.
Thank you again!
Ken
