How do I put on 30mm rear overfenders without rivets?
03-09-10, 07:45 AM
#1
How do I put on 30mm rear overfenders without rivets?
Breh's--
I have some 30mm overfenders I want to put on and I want to smooth them in like they are part of the body. Should I use some sort of epoxy and then kitty hair? What is the best way so I don't have that riveted look?
Rob, some input would be perciated.
I have some 30mm overfenders I want to put on and I want to smooth them in like they are part of the body. Should I use some sort of epoxy and then kitty hair? What is the best way so I don't have that riveted look?
Rob, some input would be perciated.
03-09-10, 08:20 AM
#3
Yep panel bond epoxy is the ticket. Bear in mind you will *never* flawlessly (more over - permanently) bond dissimilar materials. You will get a read through line eventually given the different expansion rates and the fact that the car is bouncing down the road.
But panel bond works best. Fusor, 3M and Norton all make excellent two part epoxies for this.
But panel bond works best. Fusor, 3M and Norton all make excellent two part epoxies for this.
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03-09-10, 12:59 PM
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i used kitty hair for my fenders. Also, dont expect the mold to hold up forever. Mine already has cracks, possibly because my mold was sand too thin?? anyways, it doesnt bother me too much.
03-09-10, 02:15 PM
#9
In The Twisties
Here's a pic by pic of how I did mine..
Cut out, welded, painted, then I fiberglassed over the lip to make sure it was sealed and strong.
I also traced out the fender to show me where I would have to grind off the paint to apply the panel bond.
2 years later I still haven't shaved them, but I'll get around to it..
Cut out, welded, painted, then I fiberglassed over the lip to make sure it was sealed and strong.
I also traced out the fender to show me where I would have to grind off the paint to apply the panel bond.
2 years later I still haven't shaved them, but I'll get around to it..
03-09-10, 11:04 PM
#11
In The Twisties
Well my friend and I put the same flares on our cars at the same time and he shaved his, its nice to clean up the lines and with the proper materials there's nothing to worry about. One of my fenders is cocked up about 1/8 of an inch at the back exposing panel bond and stuff I'd like to shave them in just so they look proper.
03-10-10, 12:09 AM
#13
In The Twisties
I'm sure you've seen my car in the other threads...
Regamasters, 18x9.5 +18 all around with a 20mm spacer in the back.
I have front aero as well but I'm in the process of repairing it..it's an old Rmagic front bumper with the quad lights. Matches the shine auto Rmagic sides and rear. I like the YOURS Sports rear wing with the widebody it flows nice.
Regamasters, 18x9.5 +18 all around with a 20mm spacer in the back.
I have front aero as well but I'm in the process of repairing it..it's an old Rmagic front bumper with the quad lights. Matches the shine auto Rmagic sides and rear. I like the YOURS Sports rear wing with the widebody it flows nice.
03-10-10, 01:10 AM
#14
I'm sure you've seen my car in the other threads...
Regamasters, 18x9.5 +18 all around with a 20mm spacer in the back.
I have front aero as well but I'm in the process of repairing it..it's an old Rmagic front bumper with the quad lights. Matches the shine auto Rmagic sides and rear. I like the YOURS Sports rear wing with the widebody it flows nice.
Regamasters, 18x9.5 +18 all around with a 20mm spacer in the back.
I have front aero as well but I'm in the process of repairing it..it's an old Rmagic front bumper with the quad lights. Matches the shine auto Rmagic sides and rear. I like the YOURS Sports rear wing with the widebody it flows nice.
yay we are yours sport buddies
03-12-10, 09:17 AM
#21
the hood is some peice I was messing with. Now in the trash...
I am using rmagic sides and front fenders, 30mm rear overs (rmagic rears look odd as hell), cf rear diffuser with an apexi single and running a factory al. hood with a CF naca duct in the middle for the intake (similar to a viper or a scoot hood).
I am also making a custom front end with some wild integrated headlight design.
