dj_lupz Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Ok guys cheers, so looks like i'm stripping back the bumper for a 3rd time but i'm not 2 fussed coz i'm learnign in the process, which was the whole point off the project to experiment and learn. I use plastic at uni so i'll get some.what thickness would you recomend?I've got sum in my room i'm using atm and the 2mm looks the best. a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 You should try to use a similar material to what you're working with, so the ideal plastic to use for smoothing bumpers would be plastic from another bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 People want to see this done and done to a cool standard so thats why everyone is chipping in! for sure! its good and always learn from your mistakes! You should try to use a similar material to what you're working with, so the ideal plastic to use for smoothing bumpers would be plastic from another bumper.exactly! that way it will be a real like for like match! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted February 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 exactly! that way it will be a real like for like match!hummmi'll need a front bumper then. but surely if i cut a bit out off a standard bumper on ither side off the plate recess it won't be right because it is less curved just before the plate recess and i'm guna need like 50 cm+, so total like 25cm+ ither side of the recess.And one know what type of plastic the front bumper is coz i can get different types of plastic, from uni.cheers for all the advice i'm be making some rigth cock up's with out you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jowey Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 just cut the actual recess out and re-attach is so that is is no longer a recess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaRNi! Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 just cut the actual recess out and re-attach is so that is is no longer a recessthats how proper bodyshops do it so i assume the easiest/best way?car is coming on nicely now mate, should be looking sweet for show season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC02 FFF Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 good job , and that corsa's body work loooks amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 hummmi'll need a front bumper then. but surely if i cut a bit out off a standard bumper on ither side off the plate recess it won't be right because it is less curved just before the plate recess and i'm guna need like 50 cm+, so total like 25cm+ ither side of the recess.And one know what type of plastic the front bumper is coz i can get different types of plastic, from uni.cheers for all the advice i'm be making some rigth cock up's with out you guys. if your doing a product course at uni you should be able to tell what kind of plastic it is,,,, its most probably poly prop or some form of polyprop due to its flexibility and sorty of waxy feel(thats how you tell what PP is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Not up dated this in ages, but not really been able 2 work on it with uni.but home for a few weeks over easter so will get workin on it.Only real up dates are;new dashpassanger wing mirrorfront indecator panlestandard steerin wheelnew front components (should be here in next couple off days)Also decided which sub and amp's i'm getting.And my colour and material schemeand sort off have an idea the boot area but not 100%; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 no pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 No for a change lolwill get some next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 sneeky peak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombuttigieg Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 for your bumper i think its made out of ABS so if you can get hold of some of that be same material as the bumper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted April 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 There should be some updates coming soon,as i've been doin a bit off work on the car.got my mates bro to come have a look around it some time in the next couple off weeks, who works in a body shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Few up dates to come, on the car.Been on a prending spree to day so some new goodies should be with me by next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted April 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 (edited) small up date,front bumper nearly finished and i'm happier with it now..will get pic's soon when its finished.New front speakersSmooth front indecator pannle1st cut out the shape in ABS plastic the used a solering iron to melt it then fillered over this was my 1st attempt on my old front pannle. i have a new one which will be smoothed soon.more interior bitscustom tweeter buildstarted off by desiding which angle i wanted it at then, then shaped a form wedge so the tweeter housing sat right, glued it so it would stay in place.then raped it in material and fiberglassed it, and fillered.gettin there just givin it its final fill, and will sand and primer it up 2 mora.. Edited May 6, 2009 by dj_lupz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little rich Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenson Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 looking good matey, keep at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jowey Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 making good progress deej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted April 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 cheers will keep the updates coming, tweeter pods are now primered up and lookin good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricpanda Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Looking good! Now hurrry upppp so we can sort some local meets out!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted April 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Well hopefully when the body work is primered up i'm puttin it back on the road!!Some maby on road in june/july rest off the system should be here on tue/wedNext will be new seats and harnesses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted April 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 (edited) Tweeter update Edited May 6, 2009 by dj_lupz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 (edited) Some pic's from the other day when i took her out the garage Been working on the front and rear bumers 2 day getting them perfect..also a bit on the right hand side filling...anyway some pic's from when she came out the garage...I can just about see the turning point now..once body work is all primered up, stuff will start goin back in Btw can anyone recomend a good company to buy material for DIY retrimming in the leeds area ???Cheers Edited May 6, 2009 by dj_lupz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 (edited) A little up date front bumer is prity much finished now and i'm getting happier with it.Front indecator pannle smoother.started by sanded the paint back to the plastic then plastic welded in two circles into the holes and then fiberglasses over then sanded and filled over.done!Oyeh for got some goddies arrived a few weeks back Edited May 6, 2009 by dj_lupz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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