JoeBrown Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 hey guys. i was wondering if anyone could tell or better yet show me how to make flares. I'm drawing a blank right now. any one have examples on what they did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vypurr59 Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I would make cuts at the wheelwell, then pull the body out, and fill til I achieved the look I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) Hey Joe I've had good results by glueing flat evergreen strips to the inside of the wells, so that the strips stick out past the body Then mixing up some milliput ( or other two part epoxy putty) and applying to the offset. Sculpt it to the desired flare profile. After the putty dries, you can dremel, file , sand from the inside out, until the evergreen strip just peels off. Leaving just the epoxy. Good luck Edited June 8, 2014 by Belugawrx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weasel Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 think plastic spoons.... trim to fit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBrown Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 thanks guys! I've been stressed and just haven't even had any time to myself so thanks for the ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwrass Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Bruce, Great looking flares and paint!!!!!!Smooth transition, to scale of the era. Very Very Nice!!!!!!! jwrass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Thnx James Joe ,... why the stress?? What car are you putting flares on?? Foreign low rider or Pro touring or,...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBrown Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) Thnx James Joe ,... why the stress?? What car are you putting flares on?? Foreign low rider or Pro touring or,...? lots of stress. i just moved from buffalo, new york to davenport, florida with my fiancee (first time away from our parents). and yea a datsun 240z. i can't decide what i want to do next. I've hit like a writers block lol. so i moved on to the aoshima rocket bunny frs and I'm kinda digging the wide body and flares. i also wanted to do some wide wheels but everywhere i can find some of the aoshima or fujimi there out of stock or back ordered. Edited June 10, 2014 by JoeBrown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Belugawrx Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 240z? nice!! Good luck in Fla.!! I love it down there Cheers (try the putty tip) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBrown Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) 240z? nice!! Good luck in Fla.!! I love it down there Cheers (try the putty tip) Thanks and yea I think I will try the putty. I need to stare at it some more lol Edited June 10, 2014 by JoeBrown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbbycreations Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Bruces flares turned out great.just curious what is that yellow and green ball ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBrown Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Bruces flares turned out great.just curious what is that yellow and green ball ? idk my fiancé put i there lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Bring it over to a FAST meeting on the 1st Saturday of every month at Hobby Lobby in Ocala. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 NOW THOSE ARE SOME FLARES!! Nice work there Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Good job, Bill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBrown Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) Bring it over to a FAST meeting on the 1st Saturday of every month at Hobby Lobby in Ocala. hmmmm what time does it start? right now i work till 7pm on saturdays until i start my new job Edited June 11, 2014 by JoeBrown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Meeting starts at 10:00am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBrown Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Meeting starts at 10:00am. o wow lol nice and early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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