vizio93 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 (edited) I was thinking about making some fender flares for a couple of my builds, but I don't know where to start. The look I'm going for is a old school Scca look for either my 69' Nova or my 70 Camaro. Low, modern wheels , upgraded suspension...ect. Can anyone offer some advise on making them? Anything will be greatly appreciated Edited August 16, 2010 by vizio93 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Billy, here's how I do them... This stuff is great for stuff that requires more thickness than styrene sheets can provide... http://www.signfoam.com/product.php?mode=sf3 I sent for a free sample kit from the manufacturer, still can't find any locally yet. The kit consists of three 8" x 8" x.750" boards in each of the three densities. You can request a sample kit online, came in a few days! building a flare...first, a 2" holesaw used to get started...I used the most dense (18): rough shaping to fit body curvature... I left this thing big for as long as possible, to make it easier to handle! razor saw cuts it like butter! I used a coping saw to cut out the inner portion... kinda fragile at this point & harder to shape, but not terribly so... I think it's still a bit too big looking, but it's close. Hot primer has no affect on this stuff...multiple coats with sanding in between will be required to seal the open "cells" for a smooth surface. All in all, this stuff opens up new possibilities. Very easy to cut, shape, carve, whatever you need! Now to find a local supplier that carries thinner sheets & will sell scraps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 Couple Questions: So this is like a foam (like foam in boxes or ???). Does it dry hard ? Is it pretty easy to sand? Does it bond to plastic well like do you have to glue it or does it stick to it ? It definitely sounds like a good idea, I might try it if it doesn't seem too hard to do. Thanks Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 (edited) It's a rigid foam, very carveable, easy to sand, cut, etc. It will CA glue to anything! Get yourself a free sample kit & start shaping! Edited August 16, 2010 by jeffs396 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 All in all, this stuff opens up new possibilities. Very easy to cut, shape, carve, whatever you need! Now to find a local supplier that carries thinner sheets & will sell scraps! no joke, i just ordered my sample and it is coming from MO, almost 400 miles from me in MI those flares looks great by the way nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I ordered a sample too. I think it's coming from Tampa - only 100 miles. When do you think company will catch on what we're doing with the stuff and sending out samples all over the place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I ordered a sample too. I think it's coming from Tampa - only 100 miles. When do you think company will catch on what we're doing with the stuff and sending out samples all over the place? shouldnt be log because i actually put in the memo line what i want it for and where i got the idea from i mean, if they are going to spend money to send me a free sample its only fair they know what i am doing with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I used the initials of one of my Veterans groups as the company name and didn't put down any reason. Did you get a reply that it's shipping? Mine is coming FedEx. I almost feel obligated to buy some of the stuff so they can recoup some of their money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Got a conformation email saying they for my request No word on shipping yet Did they charge you for shipping ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 I definitely might check this stuff out, it looks like I could shape it into just about anything I want. Hood scoops, body kits, spoilers, like you said it will open up alot of new possibilities. Thanks Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Nothing about shipping charges. I figure that means it's free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyb505 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Just ordered my set lol. How can I know what to buy it for if I dont know what it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Here's another carving material, found thanks to Matt @ Dencon. I haven't tried it yet, but looks promising also, maybe Matt has tried it? Balsa foam linky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Yeah, but Jeff, you gotta pay for balsa foam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_rad88 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 i just put in a order for my free sample kit, and i just got my confermation/approved email! so they are on the way, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_rad88 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 i just put in a order for my free sample kit, and i just got my confermation/approved email! so they are on the way, lol. well as i posted in the "what you got today" thread, i just got my sign foam sample, and its some nice material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Got my sample Saturday. Three sheets of different densitys, they came in less than 3 days after I ordered them! Nice stuff too, looks like it might have ALOT of different uses! Can't really beat it for free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_rad88 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 whats the best way to seal this foam? just curious. other wise i have to open the lab back up and do experiments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 whats the best way to seal this foam? just curious. other wise i have to open the lab back up and do experiments Prime, prime, prime! Keep building & sanding it until all of the pores are filled. Something like "Mr. Surfacer" would probably work well too, I'll have to try it...Hot primer has NO effect on this stuff though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoparWoman Jamie Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 ordered my stuff Thursday night, had it bright Saturday morning. Got 3 pieces. For you all that are holding out and worrying about weather or not you should get some. Have guts and just get some as you will not be let down. I took the dive the first time I heard seen this thread and didn't even give it 2nd thought at all. This had many uses to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_rad88 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Prime, prime, prime! Keep building & sanding it until all of the pores are filled. Something like "Mr. Surfacer" would probably work well too, I'll have to try it...Hot primer has NO effect on this stuff though... ok, sweet, thank you. i was a little worried on how rough and course this stuff is though. ..............For you all that are holding out and worrying about weather or not you should get some. Have guts and just get some as you will not be let down. I took the dive the first time I heard seen this thread and didn't even give it 2nd thought at all. This had many uses to it yep, you can say that again...... lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyn Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) Excellent tip! I read about this foam on another hobby site. They were looking for a material to use for making brick walls. It didn't turn out to be the ideal product for brick walls, but looks to be just the ticket for fender flares and who knows what else. Luckily, there's a distributor a mile or two from where I work, I'll be able to stop and and see it first hand. Did you try a skim coat of putty over the foam to seal the holes? Thanks for sharing Edited August 25, 2010 by Alyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Anyone have any updates yet? What types of adhesives are safe with this stuff? G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Anyone have any updates yet? What types of adhesives are safe with this stuff? G CA or epoxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbash1 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 (edited) I ordered my sample last week and got it today. The stuff looks easy to work with and you can glue it with urethane glue ( Gorilla glue )but here's the rub. This stuff is EXPENSIVE !!!!!! The supplier in my area only sell's this in 4 X 8 sheets and will not cut to order or sell scraps. The cost for a sheet of this will run you $ 637.10 for the RPU 3000 - 18. To buy one sheet by yourself is very cost prohibitive. This is a product that unless you've got deep pockets, this is something that a club could go in on. This sample set should and will last a long while and won't be wasted. I phone the CSR in California and asked him about the type of glue to use. He said that regular old Gorilla Glue, Urethane two part glue, and will work well with Epoxy Glue also. Edited August 31, 2010 by kitbash1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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