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farmer_rob 
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Posted: 14 Feb 2010 at 1:38pm |
just wondering if there was anyone on this site that has made or tried making fibour-glass fenders for the wd/wd45?i know by going this route they wont stand up to the abuse that the steal ones have but im trying to save 54lbs with the 2 fenders and brackets
thanks rob
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j.w.freck
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Posted: 14 Feb 2010 at 2:54pm |
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with a heavy glass cloth and a good release solution and a set of steel fenders.it should work out really well...
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farmer_rob
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Posted: 15 Feb 2010 at 10:02am |
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ok what type of solution would or could be used to release easily.
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Gary in da UP
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Posted: 15 Feb 2010 at 2:58pm |
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A heavy coat of paste wax would work in a pinch, but do search on laying up fiberglass parts. , makeing molds, etc.
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ALinIL
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Posted: 15 Feb 2010 at 7:28pm |
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You might try to find someone who work in a autobody shop, They probably can steer you to someone to help you. Just my $0.02. - AL
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norm [ind]
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Posted: 15 Feb 2010 at 7:33pm |
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good place to get your feet wet try it see how tey will sell?????
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 15 Feb 2010 at 10:12pm |
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stretch a black plastic trash bag over the original fender, and glass over that. after it dries, pop it off, trim the edges and lay on another coat for strength.
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farmer_rob
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Posted: 16 Feb 2010 at 12:34am |
well all of your ideas sounds easy just wondering why it hasnt been done before .. maybe it has and the experts are not commenting on it . well ill try my hand at things once it warms up alittle more and i get my paper work done . thanks
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Chuck(ONT)
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Posted: 16 Feb 2010 at 5:59am |
Usually start by making a mold, once that is done you can make a number of copies. http://www.fiberglasswarehouse.com/fiberglass_mold_making.php
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ChuckLuedtkeSEWI
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Posted: 16 Feb 2010 at 6:17am |
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My brother used to have a fiberglass business. I spent many a summer working there when I was in middle school/ high school. To make a mold, we would put alot of coats of wax on the part we were making a mold of. They had a special wax that was used for making forms. Then we would go over the wax with a coat of gel coat which is the top layer in fiberglass, then a couple coats of fiberglass fabric and resin. Let everything set up and trim the edges and then pop it off. But this would give you the mold, which is the inverted piece you are trying to make. We would then use the mold to make parts out of. Sounds like alot of work and it is, especially on your end where you are making only one set of parts. I was at a pull this summer where some had a John Deere G and he had made some really small lightweight fenders out of aluminum to replace the original fender and save some weight. I would think this would be an easier option for you especially if you need fenders for the pulling regs, and would require alot less work. If you made them straight up from the fender bracket mounts, they would work also if you ended up putting 38" tires on at a later date, where alot of guys pull the fenders off when putting on bigger tires.
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pineyjd
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Posted: 16 Feb 2010 at 6:23am |
You can use shrink wrap that is used to cover boats,mix glass on slow mix that will not kick to fast & make heat.after you have mold,buff & fill any spots that are rough or lumpy.
release wax & gel coat color can be bought from boating supply for new fenders
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Allis Fields
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Posted: 16 Feb 2010 at 10:35am |
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You might be on to something to make some money with. I don't know what the cost would be and weight savings over stock replacements but If you have to have fenders to pull and you can't take any more weight off this maybe a viable seller. Kepp us posted
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