How to make a fiberglass mold for a custom motorcycle tank

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
  • How to make a fiberglass mold for a V Rod Custom air tank cover.

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  • @mattevans7352
    @mattevans7352 2 года назад

    Awesome video! Thanks! I'm just making a tank cover to replace the rusted out tank on my 1987 FZR1000 EV conversion. This helped me a lot.

  • @angelovicentelandicho3195
    @angelovicentelandicho3195 4 года назад

    nice dd custom i am now your one of subscriber, you done it without talking

  • @jeroen-surf
    @jeroen-surf 2 года назад

    Awesome, you make it look so easy!

  • @jjamanda
    @jjamanda 6 лет назад

    No frills or tooling superb video

  • @Night_Spirit_workshop
    @Night_Spirit_workshop 4 года назад

    Cool process.. Perfect quality of the mold!

  • @pher_21motovlog83
    @pher_21motovlog83 4 года назад

    Wow nice awesome tnx for sharing tutorial

  • @cranfktubner7677
    @cranfktubner7677 3 года назад

    Very nice videos 👍🏼

  • @coldrider3517
    @coldrider3517 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you I learned a lot with many of your video's . I want to make a bicycle box that will cover both side of the main triangle ( it should hide 1/3rd of the frame tubes ) ,the shape I planned for is as complex as this one here in your video .I found out how to do it ( the plug ) but what I am stuck with is how to make a second side . How do I copy and reverse it ? I looked into companies specialized in molds they ask ridicule price as if they will do the entire work ( I will make the 1st half myself ) . How do you make such job ? a video about that would be just fantastic and for sure help a lot of DIY Joe's like me ,Thanks for sharing all that great knowledge with us ,Cheers!

    • @devindiegodesigns
      @devindiegodesigns  5 лет назад

      ColdRider hey, send me an email at devindiegodesigns@gmail.com with pictures and I can help you out.

    • @coldrider3517
      @coldrider3517 5 лет назад

      great & thank you ,I will send you pics asap ,but you can see the chassis I want to make by project with here ->
      store.ruff-cycles.com/ruff-frames/porucho/ruff-cycles-frame-porucho-v4-alu.html
      the box planned will cover the lower front triangular part & maybe a secondary section could be set in the tank area .it depends on how things go with the main project ,sorry for the delayed response . Cheers , TY and be safe

  • @junereycustoms1470
    @junereycustoms1470 4 года назад

    Nice toturial...keep it up

  • @breeTV0210
    @breeTV0210 5 лет назад +2

    New subscriber here! Lupit!

  • @lgei5155
    @lgei5155 4 года назад

    brother ... my congratulations for your excellent work! A doubt, what technique did you use so that the dividing plate fits perfectly to the tank outline? Thank you in advance and may the good winds always accompany you! Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷

  • @dominicnightingale8150
    @dominicnightingale8150 4 года назад +3

    Could you make a video of how you mold the mold you’re working on? I am trying to make my own customs tank too and there’s not a lot out there for making the molds but only once you have the mold made and how to fiberglass on top of that mold.. sorry if that was explained terribly.

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      @guillermokylen3818 3 года назад

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      @jeffersonlyle6829 3 года назад

      @Guillermo Kylen instablaster =)

    • @guillermokylen3818
      @guillermokylen3818 3 года назад

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      Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

    • @guillermokylen3818
      @guillermokylen3818 3 года назад

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      Thank you so much you really help me out !

    • @jeffersonlyle6829
      @jeffersonlyle6829 3 года назад

      @Guillermo Kylen You are welcome :D

  • @kraftwurx_Aviation
    @kraftwurx_Aviation Год назад

    The hard part is the joggle to join the top and bottom together you should show that.

  • @dareemigibson3544
    @dareemigibson3544 5 лет назад +1

    Very nice bro 🔥🔥🔥

  • @CHIBA280CRV
    @CHIBA280CRV 6 лет назад +1

    Fantastic job thanks

  • @keithseeberan
    @keithseeberan 6 лет назад +1

    Master! The best products vid

  • @audirs6avantc824
    @audirs6avantc824 6 лет назад +1

    Waiting for the new air box cover for vrod muscle as u said

    • @devindiegodesigns
      @devindiegodesigns  6 лет назад

      Motorcycle maniacs S prototype is finished next week and production will
      begin after that.

  • @PabloOlmedoJr
    @PabloOlmedoJr 4 года назад

    Good job!

  • @FarmerFpv
    @FarmerFpv 5 лет назад +1

    I would like to see how you made the original plug for the tank cover?

  • @massimilianozafaro1688
    @massimilianozafaro1688 7 лет назад +3

    Great work

  • @JaimeAlegria-80
    @JaimeAlegria-80 4 года назад

    Hello there 👋 how many coats of Gelcoat ? Did you wait at all in between layers of fiberglass ?

    • @devindiegodesigns
      @devindiegodesigns  4 года назад +1

      jaguar alegre one thick coat of gelcoat. And no did all layers at once.

    • @JaimeAlegria-80
      @JaimeAlegria-80 4 года назад

      DD Custom Designs thanks bro you are the best

  • @Romer-rh2nv
    @Romer-rh2nv 7 лет назад

    This is an experienced laminator for sure. Pay attention to his use of the torn glass instead of making relief cuts with scissors.

  • @thebeaglebeat3615
    @thebeaglebeat3615 4 года назад

    nice job, thank you so much

  • @antonsh2112
    @antonsh2112 7 лет назад

    Супер! Отличная работа)))

  • @trevorbryson6998
    @trevorbryson6998 6 лет назад

    Why didn’t he mold in registration marks? The bolt holes can sometimes have enough play to get a flash line

  • @andrebringas2234
    @andrebringas2234 6 лет назад +1

    bacan, saludos desde peru

  • @guitariste47
    @guitariste47 7 лет назад +1

    great job

  • @darwincordero7811
    @darwincordero7811 6 лет назад

    that the way the teach mi,same waxs we use,only because we add roven to the fiberglass for it to be stronger.

  • @vantour7914
    @vantour7914 4 года назад

    What oz fiberglass was each layer?

  • @sandrabaranghay1413
    @sandrabaranghay1413 5 лет назад

    Good day sir what are the material you used?
    Thanks godbless

  • @brittenv1000
    @brittenv1000 5 лет назад

    One gel coat or more?

  • @rp75heavy
    @rp75heavy 4 года назад

    Do you have any more videos on d.i.y fiber glass tank work?

  • @ajaysharma9975
    @ajaysharma9975 7 лет назад +3

    I am a engineering student. I want to know about the complete method of making mold with all content name like ''MIRROR GLAZE'' Mold release wax and ..............

  • @guitariste47
    @guitariste47 7 лет назад +2

    could you make a video showing how you make the parts out a mould such as this one ?

  • @yadalamahesh527
    @yadalamahesh527 5 лет назад

    Is it enough strong to make bike body...

  • @ByaheniEbu
    @ByaheniEbu 7 лет назад +1

    What kind of wax did you applied? Hope to answer me. Thanks..

  • @shaanamir4631
    @shaanamir4631 5 лет назад

    That was really informative . Besides release wax do u ever use PVA on your molds ? And does PVA make finished product differ from original part ?

    • @devindiegodesigns
      @devindiegodesigns  5 лет назад +1

      shaan amir yes I use PVA. And no its just another mold release agent

    • @shaanamir4631
      @shaanamir4631 5 лет назад

      @@devindiegodesigns thanks mate .

  • @petejohnson7705
    @petejohnson7705 4 года назад

    question : it`s ok this mix fiberglass - gasoline? will not penetrate in time? if someone can answer please

    • @devindiegodesigns
      @devindiegodesigns  4 года назад

      pete johnson i do not recommend it. Would have to seal it something else

  • @ronaldcheeseman7400
    @ronaldcheeseman7400 3 года назад

    Can you duplicate anything, to make a mold

  • @glennlaney2915
    @glennlaney2915 7 лет назад +1

    Did you make a complete tank or just a top cover?

    • @devindiegodesigns
      @devindiegodesigns  7 лет назад

      Glenn Laney this mold is for a V Rod. So it is just an air tank cover as the gas is under the seat in these bikes. Check out my other videos to see the finished product.

  • @jamesbitetto6040
    @jamesbitetto6040 5 лет назад

    Could this have been done in one piece instead of a split piece mold?

    • @jovkniemozna
      @jovkniemozna 5 лет назад

      you can't because after apply the carbon fiber or glass fiber you can't remove the mold for the edges and corners

    • @jamesbitetto6040
      @jamesbitetto6040 5 лет назад

      @@jovkniemozna thank you for answering my question, i now understand and that goes for fiberglass also, if i suppose you were using that for construction.

  • @dinoilcagnolino3213
    @dinoilcagnolino3213 5 лет назад

    Any reason for the two color gel coat?

  • @nixland
    @nixland 7 лет назад

    I read that polyester resin suffers from shrinkage. Did you have experience with this issue? please share, thanks.

    • @devindiegodesigns
      @devindiegodesigns  7 лет назад

      nixland yes, it does shrink to a certain extent. But nothing that will be detrimental to your parts.

    • @nixland
      @nixland 7 лет назад

      DD Custom Designs thank you so much for the answer. Appreciate it. I want to make mother mold for my helmet :)

    • @devindiegodesigns
      @devindiegodesigns  7 лет назад

      nixland no problem. Hope this video helps you with the helmet

    • @nixland
      @nixland 7 лет назад

      DD Custom Designs By the way you mentioned wax the surface 5 times. Do you mean wax it 5 times then rub it with cloth or do wax+rub 5 times? thanks

    • @devindiegodesigns
      @devindiegodesigns  7 лет назад +1

      nixland wax+rub 5 times. You don't want your part to stick to your mold. It's happened to me and had to start from scratch. Not fun 👎🏽

  • @symoonstar23
    @symoonstar23 7 лет назад +3

    well done...

  • @amphibdriver1
    @amphibdriver1 6 лет назад

    How well do fiberglass gas tanks hold up over time on a street bike that is used for cross country riding?

    • @devindiegodesigns
      @devindiegodesigns  6 лет назад

      amphibdriver1 have never done a tank to hold gas. If they use the correct resin I don’t see why it would have any issues.

  • @Malte7510
    @Malte7510 7 лет назад

    How do You get the plug symmetrical? Is it just look and feel or is there any smart techniques to get it symmetrical?

    • @devindiegodesigns
      @devindiegodesigns  7 лет назад +1

      Mattias Lindström take as many measurements as possible from wherever you can get them and make them match.

  • @gogetta377
    @gogetta377 7 лет назад +2

    Can you make a inner fairing for a harley?

    • @devindiegodesigns
      @devindiegodesigns  7 лет назад +1

      Go Getta are you asking if I can make it or just in general because you can make anything out of fiberglass.

  • @royadi404cyberkulon5
    @royadi404cyberkulon5 5 лет назад

    Nice good klo buat cover tangki gmn ya

  • @tname2768
    @tname2768 6 лет назад

    what things are required for making this please tell me

  • @ninjaex4535
    @ninjaex4535 6 лет назад

    What kind of wax and gelcoat did you use

    • @WereAllThatBored
      @WereAllThatBored 5 лет назад

      That is McGuires #8. The Gel Coat is generic Orange Tooling Gelcoat. Say that at any boat shop and theyll know both products well. Do not let them talk you into Partal Paste for wax. It doesn’t apply or remove as easy.

  • @xgiel
    @xgiel 6 лет назад

    is it possible to make the mold. if the tank has already painted?

    • @devindiegodesigns
      @devindiegodesigns  6 лет назад

      tunjang fiberglass yes, as long as the finish is gloss. Surface would just have to be prepped really good with a few coats of carnuba wax and be sprayed with PVA. A liquid that is like sprayig a plastic bag over it to make sure mold doesn’t stick to the part.

    • @xgiel
      @xgiel 6 лет назад

      DD Custom Designs thank man,i just bought a helmet,and i want to make the mold, and tried your technique,but the mold became realy hard to pop up, and stuck to the helmet, what could be wrong

  • @mjcustom9426
    @mjcustom9426 6 лет назад +1

    From where we get all the stuff

    • @eeunjeung
      @eeunjeung 4 года назад

      MJ CUSTOM u can order online shopee or lazada also have it

  •  5 лет назад

    nice!

  • @luissouza5501
    @luissouza5501 4 года назад

    Show!!!!!!

  • @yohaancupank3121
    @yohaancupank3121 7 лет назад

    Nc1 brooo

  • @yogytravieso
    @yogytravieso 6 лет назад

    why 2 pices for mold? its hard make 1 pice mold?

    • @devindiegodesigns
      @devindiegodesigns  6 лет назад +2

      walter lindo because of all the lines the tank has it would be hard for the final piece to release from the mold. With 2 piece it comes out of the mold a lot easier.

    • @johnguzman4031
      @johnguzman4031 6 лет назад

      How do you make the flanges

  • @manasespascual8603
    @manasespascual8603 5 лет назад

    Ang kati pag madikit sa balat yang resin

  • @sleeplezznightz
    @sleeplezznightz 5 лет назад +3

    All of the videos on how to make a mold, start with a mold already, but that's what I want to know. Frustrating.

    • @devindiegodesigns
      @devindiegodesigns  5 лет назад +1

      Bentley you’re talking about making a prototype. Do your research.

    • @v1ncen715
      @v1ncen715 4 года назад

      @@devindiegodesigns What a pathetic reply. Change the title of the video.

    • @devindiegodesigns
      @devindiegodesigns  4 года назад

      v1nce n7 do your research. This is a mold.

    • @v1ncen715
      @v1ncen715 4 года назад

      @@devindiegodesigns That helps a lot, thank you so much!

  • @ajaysharma9975
    @ajaysharma9975 7 лет назад +2

    Your work is Exemplary

  • @drdrift2818
    @drdrift2818 7 лет назад +1

    +like for thick as a brick

  • @yurikopinem1702
    @yurikopinem1702 5 лет назад +1

    Siapa sih yg dislike??? 😠