How to make transparent hood of epoxy using the Wattsan CNC machine?

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  • Опубликовано: 23 фев 2022
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    You’re on the Dashing Axe channel, and in this video we’ll make a crazy project that took more than one month of work, a lot of technical difficulties, buckets of epoxy resin, success and disappointment - all this in one short video. And in the end we get a transparent hood for the car. Enjoy watching.
    CNC machine Wattsan:
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  • @DashingAxe
    @DashingAxe  2 года назад +214

    Hello friends!!! Our channel is at the very beginning of development, your support is very important to us, the best way to support us is to share the video on any network or show it to your friends, this is very important for us, thank you!!!

    • @323junebugscla
      @323junebugscla 2 года назад +2

      Is there a way to contact u directly..email..Instagram or something like that's..
      Loving your guys work...

    • @D4Clout
      @D4Clout 2 года назад +10

      Actully has been done before.

    • @dnorm
      @dnorm 2 года назад +1

      Hmm... what was the hood made of in the film Grease during the song Grease Lightening? That was transparent....

    • @waterboy46
      @waterboy46 2 года назад +2

      Door panels bumper everything clear that would be so cool

    • @thinairconstructionllc505
      @thinairconstructionllc505 2 года назад

      I have a 97 eclipse I would like to see you do something for it

  • @sacuna3333
    @sacuna3333 2 года назад +1055

    Me watching: ok this must be the part where they add the epoxy…
    15 minutes later: okay this must be the part where they add the epoxy

    • @DracolegacyOfficial
      @DracolegacyOfficial 2 года назад +90

      making custom car parts is 90% building a mold, i'll never have the patience for it.

    • @Josefsson9013
      @Josefsson9013 2 года назад +38

      @@DracolegacyOfficial Nice thing with good molds is that you can reuse them

    • @DracolegacyOfficial
      @DracolegacyOfficial 2 года назад +20

      @@Josefsson9013 youre not wrong but that means youd be planning to make more than one and im definitely not a parts manufacturer

    • @WhiteWolfos
      @WhiteWolfos 2 года назад +9

      It's extremely tedious because one incorrect spot or tiny mistake and you have to redo the mold. They also only last a very limited amount of times before you have to do another one.

    • @RexTorres
      @RexTorres 2 года назад +16

      Hahaha... Me too! By around the middle of the video, I was already doubting and thinking that it was a click bait. I was thinking, "too much effort and time has already been put into this. This couldn't just be the mold..?"

  • @foxisretrofitting4556
    @foxisretrofitting4556 2 года назад +93

    The amount of energy and craftsmanship put in on that hood was purely awesome. Straight artisan.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! Glad you like it. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @sachak
    @sachak Год назад +31

    This is some of the best epoxy work I have ever seen, the prep was insane. The let down was the terrible looking engine bay! It was filthy and nothing customized about it. But nevertheless that hood was phenomenal!
    Awesome work!

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад +1

      Osiris, thank you so much! Glad you like it. It was the only available car 😁. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

    • @randycline1385
      @randycline1385 6 месяцев назад

      What epoxy work? All it showed was fiberglass work.

    • @Alumni6042
      @Alumni6042 4 месяца назад

      Why waste epoxy on that hood? In fact, why waste polyester on that hood?

  • @jamesherring-is8tq
    @jamesherring-is8tq 10 месяцев назад +7

    Gotta be honest, that hood was so dope that I was expecting an engine bay that was at least degreased. Keep it up, excellent work!

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage 10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching. Glad you like it. We just wanted to examine it as soon as possible 😅. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

    • @darrendanger6853
      @darrendanger6853 5 месяцев назад

      Yep it desperately need a detail.

  • @aguiloco23
    @aguiloco23 2 года назад +659

    Awesome work! Now clean that engine a bit and you have a nice showpiece.

    • @DashingAxe
      @DashingAxe  2 года назад +11

      Hey! We have fantastic news!!! We restart our sensor table on Kickstarter! Now you have a chance to make a preorder.
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    • @opetaiaseni1955
      @opetaiaseni1955 2 года назад +9

      Or install it with any jdm sport engine to make it look ever cooler like rb or 2jz engine

    • @veganpotterthevegan
      @veganpotterthevegan 2 года назад +13

      I can't think of a dumber thing to put on your car. It's like getting a tattoo of your own initials

    • @alexzamora6700
      @alexzamora6700 2 года назад +12

      @@opetaiaseni1955 rb in a Honda ? Get outa here . How about a k20A

    • @saitama8186
      @saitama8186 2 года назад +2

      @@alexzamora6700 why not an RB26 powered Honda sounds badass, wait even better how about a 26B powered Honda?

  • @JTBlair-nw6gb
    @JTBlair-nw6gb 2 года назад +113

    I could have lived without the JDM LED but otherwise stellar work!

    • @paulhextall6670
      @paulhextall6670 2 года назад +22

      I was pulling my hair out when they cut the jdm out, nooo u ruined it

    • @Olebull93
      @Olebull93 2 года назад +7

      @@paulhextall6670 Gollum: "What's it doing? You ruins it!"

    • @roachraider6169
      @roachraider6169 2 года назад +23

      Definitely tacky. It should have been a light stip that goes all the way around the edges of the hood that shines on the engine since that's the whole point of a clear hood.

    • @dancearoundtheworld5360
      @dancearoundtheworld5360 2 года назад +8

      They breath in to much epoxy, it just doesnt look good with neon letters.

    • @chartedlife
      @chartedlife 2 года назад +8

      Yeah.. this was classy AF until that... they still could have done LED just more subtly around the edge.

  • @georgef1176
    @georgef1176 2 года назад +11

    They definitely used too make clear hoods. I think I still have pictures from cars with them at shows back in late 90s early 2000s it was not super popular but they where at a lot of shows.

    • @Scale-Is-A-Helluva-Drug
      @Scale-Is-A-Helluva-Drug Год назад

      Yes it was a Fad like all things done to trailer queen cars. Stupid fad as well

    • @corail53
      @corail53 Год назад

      Clear hoods have been a thing in the hotrod world since the 60's.

    • @ivanf4023
      @ivanf4023 Год назад

      The hero car from the ending of Grease had a clear hood. Of course I think the ones from the 90s were polycarbonate most likely. The ones from older hot rods were probably acrylic since polycarbonate was invented in 1953 (i.e. would have been expensive until relatively recently)

  • @0Ninja0Dude0
    @0Ninja0Dude0 Год назад +2

    Man using the neon look over just basic leds is a great retro touch. Gives it that neon Tokyo aesthetic

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thanks for watching. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @klasiks92
    @klasiks92 2 года назад +11

    No ads
    No pausing to talk about some irrelevant sponsor
    No stopping to just talk
    Just straight business from the first second.
    Amazing 👏 well done.
    Definite sub

    • @psychening
      @psychening Год назад

      well, there is a weird news segment

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel!

  • @IvanFazekas
    @IvanFazekas Год назад +12

    I like how the JDM neon subtly highlights the thicker parts of the entire hood -- well done! If it was done where neon was bordered around the entire hood, it might be too bright/over-power but this is nice!

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thanks a lot! Glad you like it! Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @JerryRigEverything
    @JerryRigEverything Год назад +27

    Freakin sweet.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад +2

      Thanks for watching! Have you seen our other crazy projects?

    • @makeawaytogod6365
      @makeawaytogod6365 Год назад

      put one on your Hummer lol

  • @toddlehman928
    @toddlehman928 2 года назад +63

    Been doing glass work for almost 30 years. I'm the plant manager at a fiberglass shop. Pretty nice work. The only thing I would suggest is pre wetting your mold before your first layer of glass, the resin should always be coming up through the glass bringing the air with it. Also easier to wet out that way.

    • @Yutaro-Yoshii
      @Yutaro-Yoshii 2 года назад +3

      Never knew epoxy composite can be that transparent, it's just incredible!

    • @tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052
      @tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052 Год назад +3

      Do people forget the 60s Race car/Show car called “Hemi under glass?”

    • @joshbostick1607
      @joshbostick1607 Год назад +2

      @@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052 that engine was visible through the rear windsheild

    • @tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052
      @tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052 Год назад +5

      @@joshbostick1607 yeah I re-thought my comment, you’re correct and I was mis-spoken. Have a great day.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! Thanks for tip. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @Thewatson77
    @Thewatson77 2 года назад +22

    Yep! Exactly how you do it! It’s a lot more work than one would think.
    Not a personal fan of the “JDM” part but I can appreciate it nonetheless

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! You are right,a lot of work with it. Have you seen our other crazy projects.

    • @Thewatson77
      @Thewatson77 Год назад +1

      @@axes_garage yes I’ve watched a few. I’m a resin artist myself (part-time) so I know how much work goes into some of your projects 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      @@Thewatson77 eiw, great you are!)

    • @damienfaust2108
      @damienfaust2108 Год назад

      ​@@Thewatson77 spoken like a true car guy... We respect the work and the effort and the time, regardless of personal tastes... That's why I dislike the car game for the most part these days because too many people want to have these cars that all look the same without any variety or creativity... Who wants to go to a car show and see basically a stock daily grocery gitter with claims of well it's had an engine swap... Yeah from pretty much the same car but different year... Naw... I'm a retired auto body technician and custom fabricator I used to be ASE certified and a mobile electronics certified professional I built cars they were absolutely amazing everything from show cars to full on race cars and I have even completely redone museum cars... I respect all good builds... As long as they are actually done right... I'm glad I at least seen your comment it reminds me of the days when respect actually meant something... Thank you brother

  • @zacksrandomprojects9698
    @zacksrandomprojects9698 Год назад +10

    Im 45 and remember going to car shows when I was a kid and a few cars here and there had clear hoods. So yeah, its been done before. Yours is still bad ass though! Great work!

    • @johnj2496
      @johnj2496 Год назад +1

      Same here probably plexiglass or lexan
      But yup seen a couple Hondas with them and even more with a big H
      Honda logo cut out with Plexi keeping rain out

    • @zacksrandomprojects9698
      @zacksrandomprojects9698 Год назад +1

      @@johnj2496 Hell yeah. I even remember them being edge lit with lights to make the hood glow. I dont think it was l.e.d. back then, maybe bulbs with colored film over them edge lighting the plexi. Great memories

    • @clemo86v24
      @clemo86v24 Год назад

      Remember seeing one back in 98 when max power and car mods were in their prime

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thanks for watching and information. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @Biketunerfy
    @Biketunerfy Год назад +2

    That looks really smart. Pity it won’t last long because all epoxy yellows pretty fast even the UV resistant stuff goes yellow it just takes a bit longer. I might of used a different clear setting polymer. I cast my puppies teeth from when she was teething in really expensive UV resistant epoxy and with in 6 months I was using my dremel to cut them back out.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thanks for watching and information. It's not for everyday use. It's just our crazy experiment

    • @Biketunerfy
      @Biketunerfy Год назад +1

      @@axes_garage Oh ok.

  • @NPUTsReviewsandStopmotion
    @NPUTsReviewsandStopmotion 2 года назад +64

    You can find clear hoods for sale in old super street mags. They have been aroumd for a while. Great job either way. Tons of work and an incredible outcome

    • @Houseofrad
      @Houseofrad 2 года назад +6

      The name of the company was Show'em hoods. I had one for my eg.

    • @fjl-04
      @fjl-04 2 года назад +5

      @@Houseofrad didnt they have them in multiple different colors like red, yellow or whatever

    • @importslife9616
      @importslife9616 2 года назад +1

      I had one on a 96 Mitsubishi eclipse back in like 2000-01. Can't remember the manufacturer.

    • @brian_zx6r
      @brian_zx6r 2 года назад +2

      @@fjl-04 yeah they did, they had all the basic colors. Clear,red, blue, yellow, green, orange.

    • @XGDSKILLS
      @XGDSKILLS 2 года назад +4

      yeah they did and can basically watch the first fast and furious movie and see them on the first scene

  • @anthonyC9199
    @anthonyC9199 2 года назад +5

    I used to buy super street magazines and this takes me back to the excitement of seeing someone push what's possible for a car. Very cool

    • @garretthoward2226
      @garretthoward2226 2 года назад +1

      I miss those magazines😩

    • @acrocheezefpv
      @acrocheezefpv Год назад

      dang i completely forgot bout ST 😂😂 ima go cop a mag now

  • @southernstar4353
    @southernstar4353 2 года назад +1

    He said subscribe so i did. Such dedication to that invisible hood earned it easily. Good jobs dudes.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Welcome to the channel! Thanks a lot

  • @carlosmcmahon623
    @carlosmcmahon623 Год назад +1

    Now, that is what I call ("craftsmanship"). I have never seen such work, and I have seen a lot of detail work, but not like this. Amazing!!!

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Carlos, thank you so much! Glad you like it. Have you seen our other crazy projects? Sub and keep on watching

  • @7Sin0City2
    @7Sin0City2 2 года назад +10

    This is pretty cool when you see the process. The final product is a bit tacky because the lights but, I'm sure during daylight it's clean. You have a great skill.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! It's important for us. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @R0cketRed
    @R0cketRed 2 года назад +25

    Amazing, it looks so good. Now the engine bay needs that same attention so there is a reason to have a clear hood. I'd buy one if they (you) made them for my car, but just in labor alone I bet it would be a lot.

    • @2OH4GR33N3RY
      @2OH4GR33N3RY 2 года назад +1

      What kind of car do you have

    • @R0cketRed
      @R0cketRed 2 года назад

      @@2OH4GR33N3RY 2017 mustang gt

  • @AGBULLIT
    @AGBULLIT Год назад +2

    I am in love with the transparent hood! I would love one on a Foxbody Mustang.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! It was just our crazy experiment. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @fraidykat
    @fraidykat Год назад +3

    The JDM is a nice personalized touch. The light effect is slick as well. Neon isn't for everyone.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thanks a lot! Everyone has its own taste. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @LawrenceGerman
    @LawrenceGerman 2 года назад +12

    This was a very involved process. About 75% of the way was when I realized they were making the actual mold for the hood to be shaped after. This looks like about $750-$1200 dollars worth of work if you charged for it. Maybe for the next hood, you guys throw in an LED Strip that frames the hood and engine bay. I’d say go and grab a Subaru Impreza hood from the junk yard, make a new mold and then your business will really get going. Good Luck Guys and Great Video.

    • @EricFixalot
      @EricFixalot 2 года назад +2

      Are you high? Most shops are over $100 an hour, I guarantee you there’s more than 12 hours into that hood plus materials. The mold alone probably costs $1200

    • @AndyCollier
      @AndyCollier 2 года назад +3

      I would hazard a guess there was way more than 1200 in materials alone. I'd guess this is an $8000 project?

    • @d.c.holshouser6716
      @d.c.holshouser6716 Год назад

      It not what it cost you to start its what you can get repeatedly for a consistent product

    • @RacingPepe
      @RacingPepe Год назад

      You'd go bankrupt before the end of the month if you charged $750 for this amount of work. There's cost of materials, cost of the building, hours, insurance, cleaning up afterwards which are hours you can't work either, taxes, nah. $750 might as well do it for free.

  • @sgtcrtrdnl
    @sgtcrtrdnl 2 года назад +51

    looks awesome! curious to see how it holds up with the engine heat and all that, but still, gorgeous!

    • @DashingAxe
      @DashingAxe  2 года назад +1

      Hey! We have fantastic news!!! We restart our sensor table on Kickstarter! Now you have a chance to make a preorder.
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    • @james10739
      @james10739 2 года назад +15

      The problem is as far as I know all clear epoxys yellow over time

    • @jakefriesenjake
      @jakefriesenjake 2 года назад +5

      @@james10739 might have to clear coat it with uv stable stuff

    • @james10739
      @james10739 2 года назад +3

      Well as far as I know people have had things in clear epoxy inside not getting any sun and within 2 years still yellowing so clear coat might slow it but I don't think it will look good in like 5 years regardless I mean it's thinner than the stuff I saw so it might be less noticeable but still time will tell

    • @lanix17
      @lanix17 2 года назад +3

      So did it melt?

  • @greggreg2263
    @greggreg2263 Год назад +2

    Wow, lots of work to make the mold but a see-through hood is super cool. I wish I had one from my Mustang.🙏

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад +1

      Thank you so much! Glad you like it. It's just our crazy experiment. Have you seen our other projects?

  • @barrishautomotive
    @barrishautomotive 5 месяцев назад +1

    That looks ridiculous. Having said that, incredible work! Not my style, but the skill and attention to detail to make a unique creation is really impressive.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching! Glad you like it. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @loadedzune
    @loadedzune 2 года назад +19

    I love the idea of a transparent hood. First time I saw one was in the first underground racing event in the original fast and furious movie, one of the cars parked along the sides is a brown, bagged, 93-97 Honda Accord wagon with a turbo and clear epoxy hood. Very nice work!

    • @CookingWithOli
      @CookingWithOli 2 года назад +8

      Yup.. I do remember that.. so this definitely isn't the first time it's been done

    • @flacjacket
      @flacjacket 2 года назад +2

      @@CookingWithOli I think it may be the first time it's been done with built in lighting though, at least that's something I have never seen before.

    • @briandunn125
      @briandunn125 2 года назад +5

      @@flacjacket grease lightning on grease

    • @Texazmane
      @Texazmane Год назад +4

      There was a car on the cover of import tuner or super street back in the day that had it as well.

    • @mikeeastman88
      @mikeeastman88 Год назад +1

      Has a clear lexan hood on my 96 civic. Company name was "sho um" that manufactured them for a few different import models when FnF first came out. I miss that little car.....

  • @rogerbowlds9698
    @rogerbowlds9698 Год назад +3

    While labor intensive making the first mold, your end product is exceptional. Which definitely makes it worth it on the reproduction end.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thanks a lot! Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @beasyphone
    @beasyphone 11 месяцев назад +1

    All jokes aside. HOLY CRAP. Stellar work, amazingly done. Shows what pride yall have in the craft. True mastercraft

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage 10 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for the kind words! We appreciate it. Glad you like it. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @clever_handle
    @clever_handle Год назад +1

    This could spark a trend for sure. I imagine it might reduce crumple safety technology for normal drivers. Cool idea for SEMA builds.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thanks for watching. And of course it's not for everyday use. It's just our crazy experiment.

  • @dereks4952
    @dereks4952 Год назад +4

    How could I have never thought of this!? This is absolutely amazing! 👏 I love it! ❤️

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! Happy to see your comments! We appreciate it

  • @solarflare1008
    @solarflare1008 2 года назад +8

    It is good to see someone doing this old art. I remember decades a go in Car show but with different materials. Great job.

    • @DashingAxe
      @DashingAxe  2 года назад +1

      Hey! We have fantastic news!!! We restart our sensor table on Kickstarter! Now you have a chance to make a preorder.
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    • @catsandcarsringtailgang6188
      @catsandcarsringtailgang6188 2 года назад

      Yup, after plexiglass was made. Car companys would cut a creative hole in sheet metal hood, inseart clear piece held by rubber grommet.

  • @c.joseph7103
    @c.joseph7103 2 года назад

    17mins of how it's made and 17 seconds in the night of how it looks. I'm so happy☺️

  • @robertstack3678
    @robertstack3678 6 месяцев назад +1

    That's incredible, I'm blown away at that process and detail..

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching! Glad you like it. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @minnesotatomcat
    @minnesotatomcat 2 года назад +3

    Very interesting process and amazing result! Picture a 69 roadrunner with the black fiberglass lift off hood except it’s a clear but smoked or tinted black but still clear so u could see the engine, that would be badass!! There’s a lot of potential in what you’re doing, great video brother 👍

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @jormeelcalderon5085
    @jormeelcalderon5085 2 года назад +11

    Love it. Just one thing and I might get bash for this but, it would've been better if the engine was cleaned before the final shots. Overall love the hood the amount of detail on it was superb.

    • @DashingAxe
      @DashingAxe  2 года назад

      Hey! We have fantastic news!!! We restart our sensor table on Kickstarter! Now you have a chance to make a preorder.
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      @BootlegHuman 2 года назад +13

      @@DashingAxe damn, man's really spamming comments to get P, that's weak

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      @ledumpsterfire6474 Год назад +1

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  • @theconsigliere8463
    @theconsigliere8463 2 года назад +1

    Def not the first time it's been done I've seen them for sale in car magazines in the early 2000s when I was in high school. but you guys did amazing work making one.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thanks for information. Glad you like it. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @jiggilowjow
    @jiggilowjow Год назад

    wow you guys are so far ahead of anything ive ever seen. ive only dreamed a hood like this. never actually thought it could be done. i cant wait to see what you come up with next.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! Glad you like it. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @MosnoAlMoseeki
    @MosnoAlMoseeki 2 года назад +6

    That was so cool, and I can imagine very helpful as well.
    Great job, and thank you for sharing.

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    • @raulroman8683
      @raulroman8683 7 месяцев назад

      I would love a eg hood like this for my boosted hatch

  • @tonioreyes
    @tonioreyes 2 года назад +18

    Actually, I made a transparent hood for an Opel Manta with friends in 1979. Unfortunately, the heat from the engine was too much for the hood. We did this after seeing Grease. My father worked in a factory where they used liquid plastic like material, and through him, we bought many liters of that stuff. But honestly, ours was certainly not as beautiful as yours

    • @peterbelanger4094
      @peterbelanger4094 2 года назад +3

      That's what I immediately thought of when I saw this video... that car from Grease.
      But the neon lighting effect in this one really takes the theme to a new level.

    • @lavenderjade8
      @lavenderjade8 2 года назад +1

      there is a resin that takes a lot of heat because I was thinking the same thing this resin can take up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit maybe that will work better :D

    • @Apsjaar_Garage
      @Apsjaar_Garage 2 года назад

      Would love to see a picture of that manta! I own a 1979 B GT/E myself

    • @asalbolehjer1952
      @asalbolehjer1952 2 года назад +2

      Now have high temperature epoxy in market. Good innovation 👍👍

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  • @12factortest
    @12factortest 2 года назад +2

    Love this. Not sure how that will hold up. But for a show car, I love it. Craftsmanship 10 of 10. I would have thought this impossible if I hadn't seen it.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! Of course it's not for everyday use. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @kode4420
    @kode4420 Год назад +1

    I kept thinking I got clickbaited into watching you make a fiberglass hood. 😀 Awesome video.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! Glad you like it. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @pferguson2212
    @pferguson2212 2 года назад +9

    Absolutely stunning work! What a well executed project and fabulous outcome! Well done!

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  • @NIGHTOWL-jf9zt
    @NIGHTOWL-jf9zt Год назад +3

    I had this idea 15 years ago but didn't know how to do it. I wrote the idea down in hopes of being able to do it someday. It extended beyond just the hood. It included the entire body. I had the idea of making the body out of PYREX material. Something really clear and heat resistant, shock resistant. It would have been expensive and I needed tooling to make the shaped glass. Thought of approaching Corning, but it never happened. Totally blown away by this project. Would like to see a whole vehicle done though.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thanks for watching and your story. Nothing is impossible. Maybe you should try?

  • @larrysorenson4789
    @larrysorenson4789 Год назад +1

    Many years ago it was winter in Newport Beach. My buddy and I were at loose ends so we decided to re-glass our surf boards in the garage. We did all the prep work of cleaning wax and sanding. But when it came time to actually pour on the glass, there was a cold snap . Soooo, we closed the garage door. After about ten minutes I could not feel my tongue. Thirty minutes later, we were finished, literally. We were higher than kites. We decided to go swimming and the pool water could not have been much more than 55 degrees. Never felt a thing. Then we watched “The endless summer” about six times before passing out cold. The next day presented us with splitting headaches but Portuguese Bend had waves and we greeted them at about 6:00 am. Monday was the SAT Test. I used my lucky nickel on about half of the questions. He just guessed. Average students before, we scored extraordinarily high (?). I went to the University of Illinois and he went to the Air Force Academy. I chalk this up to “Better living through Chemistry”. Larry, retired Architect, Arizona

  • @charlieevergreen3514
    @charlieevergreen3514 7 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing. Top quality work at each step; very satisfying to see people so dedicated. I hope you guys have the maximum UV protection possible!

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching! Glad you like it. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @felixcat9318
    @felixcat9318 2 года назад +3

    I have no idea whom or what JDM is, but this hood is an outstanding piece of creativity and craftsmanship, I liked how the LED integrated, too!
    The workmanship, cost and time involved were remarkable, though you should be able to offer some for sale now that you've created the molds.

    • @theguywithgaugedears
      @theguywithgaugedears 2 года назад

      JDM stands for japanese domestic market. it classifies any car made in japan. the appeal is japanese brand cars like honda cars sold world wide often had special stuff like stereos interior and exterior pieces. right hand drive chassis (steering on our passenger side) usually lots cooler than whats on USDM cars (united states domestic market) of the same company making the 'same cars'

    • @AaroKo
      @AaroKo 2 года назад

      @@theguywithgaugedears not true, it does NOT mean any japanese car that's made in Japan! it means only cars that have been built specifically to Japan to comprehend their regulations. so for example BMW (german automaker) has JDM models too if they're built to meet Japanese regulations for japanese market

  • @edgar_noriega
    @edgar_noriega Год назад +1

    I wouldn’t do it on my car, but wow!!!! What amazing job!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад +1

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  • @soundboydesign1373
    @soundboydesign1373 2 года назад +1

    Canada here, workin on 89 crx si, great garage vid...good beats...keep turning that wrench... one love

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thanks for watching! Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @TB-ek7lz
    @TB-ek7lz 2 года назад +8

    This is a prime example of customization at its limit defining labor induction. It sets a mark of achievement rarely approached and often becoming a destination of desire that few have the fortitude and discipline to realize. I am in awe of the ability and work drive these individuals demonstrate in our present times. I am utterly baffled and continue to wonder 30 years since my introduction to the Definition of JDM why it continues to stagger sideways and fall flat off of generation after generation's blasphemous lips. What once was so briefly here to even be seen and sightings retold igniting life long quests for holy grails In sometimes singular quantities forged by life being the labor driven brands that have become biblical recantation uttering spoken when God like perfection is remembered. Companies who to those who vow to remember history were the closest anyone has come or some feel may ever come to creating perfection at any expense and so briefly achieved that such idolatry would be promptly and purposely lost to private archives of those lucky enough to have been in the right place at the right time...

  • @warhog5554
    @warhog5554 2 года назад +168

    First of all nice job. That's a lot of work. Second the light up JDM ruined it for me. Third put it on something with a clean bay that rusted valve cover isn't anything to be proud of.

    • @nunyobusiness835
      @nunyobusiness835 2 года назад +20

      concur with the JDM light up. I could get lights on the sides, or underneath somewhere. not stupid letters.

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    • @fusiondensity3287
      @fusiondensity3287 2 года назад +8

      Nice hood but the letters looked elementary

    • @boringshawn33
      @boringshawn33 Год назад +22

      Let's see if any of you critics can do better.

    • @RP944
      @RP944 Год назад +10

      @@boringshawn33 So now you can't criticize anything? Next time you don't like a movie go film your own I guess by your logic

  • @thestreets5206
    @thestreets5206 2 года назад +1

    Excellent workmanship, and people wonder why custom parts cost so much , just look how much work went into that ... wow

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @antfolchiable
    @antfolchiable 2 года назад +1

    I had a red hood like this on my 95 eg6 back in 2001. Nice work.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thanks a lot! Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @Nanobits
    @Nanobits 2 года назад +4

    Clear epoxy maybe, but the clear hood thing has been around since the 70s. It's cool if you showing off the engine.

    • @SICresinwrks
      @SICresinwrks 2 года назад

      Yeah back in the late 90s early 2000's a few guys i knew would put the clear hoods on their Hondas every summer

    • @peterbelanger4094
      @peterbelanger4094 2 года назад

      The lighting effect really makes it cool.

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  • @adamspivey
    @adamspivey 2 года назад +6

    That turned out very clean!! Well done, guys!!

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  • @jinju3785
    @jinju3785 2 года назад +1

    The fabrication of the mold is insane deym😍🔥

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! Glad you like it. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @silverstripe69
    @silverstripe69 Год назад +1

    So many steps = so many opportunities to F up and you didn't. Awesome craftsmanship 👍

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thanks a lot! Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @SuperDad1776
    @SuperDad1776 Год назад +3

    Wow this was incredible!!! I was blown away at how much work it took to actually make it!

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! Glad you like it. Have you seen our other crazy projects? Sub to our channel we have a lot of interesting!

  • @southernxposure4790
    @southernxposure4790 2 года назад +7

    Clear hood were the thing to have when I was in high school. It’s an awesome idea but I don’t think they hold up to the heat from an engine and the elements it gets exposed to on a car that actually gets driven. Either way, it looks awesome. I just wish you could go back in time and remove the whole JDM idea from your plans….

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! Epoxy can slightly change the form only after overheating. And of course it's not for everyday use. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @jvinsnes
    @jvinsnes 2 года назад +1

    I've been looking for a transparent hood for years, finally!

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thanks for watching! Glad you like it. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @toddedington9684
    @toddedington9684 Год назад +2

    Crazy amount of work on that! Great job!

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Todd, thank you so much! Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @Murphyslaw1192
    @Murphyslaw1192 2 года назад +6

    I really liked this, would you be willing to do a custom hood like this in the future? (I have a 1976 Datsun 280z)

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    • @Murphyslaw1192
      @Murphyslaw1192 2 года назад

      @@DashingAxe I greatly appreciate letting me know but I am far from being able to do that right now, some family stuff has came up and all of my projects are kinda on the back burner right now, sorry for any inconvenience

    • @fusiondensity3287
      @fusiondensity3287 2 года назад

      These idiots won't answer anyone's question. Only great news we have a kickstarter lol

  • @deadstrain
    @deadstrain 2 года назад +3

    14:17 so weird there is that karenkonvoy news report at the end ha ha.

    • @SoftQuartz
      @SoftQuartz 2 года назад

      Yeah I was weirded out too

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  • @timfaulkner852
    @timfaulkner852 2 года назад +1

    Wow guys, what a finish, all credit to all involved, nice touch with the logo, really like what you've done..

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Tim, thank you so much! Have you seen our other crazy projects? Sub to our channel we have a lot of interesting projects

  • @watsonflakes1168
    @watsonflakes1168 2 года назад

    Super clean ✔
    Precise ✔
    Bespoke ✔
    Skills = master
    You earned a sub!

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Welcome to the channel. Thanks a lot! Glad you like it

  • @steveolie985
    @steveolie985 2 года назад +8

    This would be 100% better if you actually walked us through this process and why you made certain decisions.

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  • @bobbybiggs7710
    @bobbybiggs7710 2 года назад +3

    Clear hoods been out since the late 90’s. But I did enjoy the video process of making it

    • @BubbaSmurft
      @BubbaSmurft 2 года назад

      I'm guessin' you meant the 1890's which is off by a bit but they did have 'em in the 1940's (maybe the 1930's as well).

    • @BigEpinstriping
      @BigEpinstriping 2 года назад

      @@BubbaSmurft Actually, there was an import tuner trend of clear acrylic hoods in the 90's, mostly on show cars. only lasted a year or two, but for a while a bunch of tuner shops sold them.

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  • @Patrick0900
    @Patrick0900 Год назад +2

    Amazing Work guys
    I'm impressed. If you guys can do that. You guy's can make the Entire Body of the vehicle transparent. Imagine the possibility of endless Customization.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад +1

      Thank you so much! Maybe in future. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

    • @Patrick0900
      @Patrick0900 Год назад +2

      @AXES Not all of them. But I will continue to check out your videos.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад +1

      @@Patrick0900 thanks a lot. Hope you'll like em

  • @shag2241
    @shag2241 Год назад +1

    I’m sure having many molds for specific models would be a hassle, but there’s probably a huge market for these if you’ve ever considered selling them commercially

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching. It's just our crazy experiment not for sale. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

    • @shag2241
      @shag2241 Год назад +1

      @@axes_garage yes! I like the LED one too

  • @austinbecker4654
    @austinbecker4654 2 года назад +4

    As stated in the comments this has been done and as a matter of fact I still have a clear hood on the wall from my early turner days for a 2g eclipse.
    Good on you for the effort to make your own though. Not taking away anything so keep on rocking.

    • @timgoodliffe
      @timgoodliffe 2 года назад

      lol

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  • @MickFrosty
    @MickFrosty 2 года назад +5

    I'm curious, since the hood has been made, has the heat from the engine affected the epoxy yet?

    • @John_McDonnell_76
      @John_McDonnell_76 2 года назад

      Once epoxy is set( if they use the correct kind)
      It can handle higher heat very well.

    • @Adierit
      @Adierit 2 года назад

      The heat from the engine won't affect the hood any, it's simply too far away to heat it up enough.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thanks for watching. Epoxy can slightly change the form only after overheating. Everything is ok. And of course it's not for everyday use

  • @johnnycarpenter1744
    @johnnycarpenter1744 Год назад

    Came out sick
    Reminded me of when I made the bullfrog hood back when that car first came out good times back then thanks for the old memories

  • @mielo9176
    @mielo9176 2 года назад +1

    Wow,these guys worked really hard on this project...
    Looks great and a great Idea itself ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Mielo, thank you so much! Glad you like it. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @rykerhasyounow
    @rykerhasyounow 2 года назад +5

    Hey. It's a cool result. But was it the process or the product that was your higher priority? I can't help but think this would be been quicker, cheaper, more accurate milling it from a solid piece of acrylic?

    • @bigeasy2187
      @bigeasy2187 2 года назад

      it would have to be 5 or 6 inches think to mill it

    • @rykerhasyounow
      @rykerhasyounow 2 года назад

      @@bigeasy2187 yeh. Waste would be a bit, but labour costs waaaaaay more.

    • @A96Z86
      @A96Z86 2 года назад

      heavier and brittle
      this is just clear fibreglass, nothing special

    • @rykerhasyounow
      @rykerhasyounow 2 года назад

      @@A96Z86 Not necessarily. Depends on the type of resin used. Surely you're aware the objective wasn't strength though, right?

    • @danieldelapena8369
      @danieldelapena8369 2 года назад

      @@rykerhasyounow acrylic is a thermo plastic, sounds like a recipe for disaster sitting above a hot engine. Also acrylic is not cheap especially a slab large enough for a hood. And while the initial labor is high the mold method can be used several times.

  • @mr.lawrence7321
    @mr.lawrence7321 2 года назад +6

    This has been done before about over 20yrs ago. Check lowrider euro late 90's early 2000's. My comment is in no way an effort to take away from what you've accomplished .👍🏿

    • @randythomas90
      @randythomas90 2 года назад +1

      Also in the fast and furious Nisan super ..the whole hood wasn’t but close enough

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      @DashingAxe  2 года назад

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    • @keithhorning7753
      @keithhorning7753 2 года назад

      I think the first was the greased lightning movie car, after the movie , but that was an acrilic hood.

  • @christopherclink6931
    @christopherclink6931 Год назад +1

    Pretty freaking cool. Would like to see something like that on a car worthy of it.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thanks for watching. Glad you like it. It was the only available car 😁. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @Utubegofukurself
    @Utubegofukurself Год назад +1

    The dedication you guys put into this worthless project amazing!!!

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @theconstantevolution
    @theconstantevolution 2 года назад +3

    Shiny paint and a clear hood.....I'd be in a mad dash to start making the rest of what's under the hood look good, and not like it was lifted right out the junkyard

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  • @marcodhaene
    @marcodhaene 2 года назад +6

    I appreciate the effort and I get the idea, but... You would usually to this if under the hood/bonnet it is worth showing for. I was hoping for more 'presentation value' so to speak. Great effort and very well carried out. Not a huge fan of the JDM part.

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  • @simplelifewithsuess8391
    @simplelifewithsuess8391 2 года назад +1

    Most insane thourough hood build i have ever seen that guy was definitely making it to perfection

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! Glad you like it. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @edwardkrobot453
    @edwardkrobot453 2 года назад +1

    Bro that was amazing you can tell you love what ya do you've already won my friend 👌👍🙏

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @ahole5407
    @ahole5407 2 года назад +1

    Well done. Good to see that you put in the effort to make it a repeatable process. Got to make that 💰

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thanks a lot! It's just our crazy experiment not for sale

  • @Lifestartat40s
    @Lifestartat40s Год назад +1

    I have a friend of mine drove an old vw beetle. Engine cover at the back is also tranparent and he put light in engine bay. People keep following him when he was driving. 😁

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thanks for watching. Nice story)

  • @VISDE
    @VISDE 2 года назад +1

    Bruh this is the craziest and coolest thing I’ve ever seen on a car

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

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  • @mattleggett5609
    @mattleggett5609 Год назад +1

    Great work man and don't worry about the criticism of others about the letters cause after all this is your creation and it turned out very well!

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

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  • @zedwolf1589
    @zedwolf1589 2 года назад +1

    Dam I just couldn't look away, great work I was completely surprised with the end product.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

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  • @person-sx2wc
    @person-sx2wc 2 года назад +1

    You did everything absolutely correct man 👌🏼 I imagine you will be successful, very nice job 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @rahmath.5629
    @rahmath.5629 Год назад +1

    Man, that is awesome!!! Good job!!!
    Next is lighting for the machines, must be dope!

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @tvdinner325
    @tvdinner325 7 месяцев назад +1

    We vacuum formed polycarbonate, VW bug engine covers, in the 1980s.
    Bugorama was so innovative.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching. Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @Buzzhumma
    @Buzzhumma Год назад +1

    Wow . Martin Luther king had a dream as well but not as big as this dream ! Well done 👍🏻

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

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  • @williamforbes7156
    @williamforbes7156 2 года назад

    this was an insane video, really brings the whole movie scene to really life.

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

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  • @TheWRENCH13
    @TheWRENCH13 2 года назад +1

    Perfect job! Quality over rest, lots of patience...

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @mme5357
    @mme5357 2 года назад +2

    There's a reason they're driving at night (besides showing off the "JDM"). The epoxy would start to soften and sag on a warm, sunny day. Or if you ran the engine too long. Hell of a mold process, that shit was amazing .

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thanks for watching! Epoxy can slightly change the form only after overheating. And of course it's not for everyday use.

  • @davidwilson8010
    @davidwilson8010 8 месяцев назад

    Great job guys and that's so very impressive work from start to finish and have me watching so intently and i just tell me that i had done with the bonnet i done it the right way..i have built one from fiber glass and i never think it world of take so much matirel..it take a lot of time..mold first then the part ..thanks for all the tips i see in your great vedio..keep youall great work rolling guys💪✌👌👏👏❤

  • @johnmaznio
    @johnmaznio 2 года назад +1

    Jeeeesusssss. That was a lot of work. Turned out incredible!

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      John, thank you so much! Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @RickyCastle
    @RickyCastle Год назад

    This was very common in the Honda scene back in the 90s. It brought about all those colored bolts and vacuum lines to add flair.

  • @TeksTherapy
    @TeksTherapy 2 года назад +1

    Wow that came out GREAT 🤩

    • @axes_garage
      @axes_garage Год назад

      Thank you so much! Have you seen our other crazy projects?

  • @zacksrandomprojects9698
    @zacksrandomprojects9698 7 месяцев назад +5

    Sorry guys. Im 47, and my buddy did this when I was 26. Thats 21 years ago. On a Saturn station wagon of all things. Gayest car ever, but he loved it.