Restoring a Rouse spoiler (sponsered by DOO ;-))
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Restoring a Rouse spoiler (sponsered by DOO ;-))
Manty thanks to DOO for trusting me with this, he sent me his front Rouse spoiler for me to remould with a few modifications to make it stronger and more 'curb-resistant'.
This is what I got-
Just look at the paint, cracked to hell!
Nice split!
The paint was of not terrestrial origin, whan sanded it melted and reset, stank of bitumen and was a pain in the ar$e to get off.
But 2 1/2 hours woth a DA sander I now have -
Is that 4 layers of paint??
Next I have to join them together and mount it onto some MDF so it can be sanded and painted.
I'll see if I can get some pics of it being moulded too, it might be interesting to see how moulds and glass parts are made.
This is what I got-
Just look at the paint, cracked to hell!
Nice split!
The paint was of not terrestrial origin, whan sanded it melted and reset, stank of bitumen and was a pain in the ar$e to get off.
But 2 1/2 hours woth a DA sander I now have -
Is that 4 layers of paint??
Next I have to join them together and mount it onto some MDF so it can be sanded and painted.
I'll see if I can get some pics of it being moulded too, it might be interesting to see how moulds and glass parts are made.
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Frog; once this one is mounted on MDF it aint coming off again! Its beyone restoration but perfect for moulding from
It'll be used to take a mould from, the plan being to run a 5mm bar just behind the gel coat so it won't crack and break as easyly.
Might even use crabon on the corners to stop damage.
New they are Ł160 from Rouse, I expect these to be Ł80 - Ł100 and stronger.
(should be able to do rear spoilers too soon )
It'll be used to take a mould from, the plan being to run a 5mm bar just behind the gel coat so it won't crack and break as easyly.
Might even use crabon on the corners to stop damage.
New they are Ł160 from Rouse, I expect these to be Ł80 - Ł100 and stronger.
(should be able to do rear spoilers too soon )
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#13
Originally Posted by Moose 130
Apart from the rear spoiler, splitter and the skirts, is there anything else body wise thats Rouse only??
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Rear spoilers are Ł150, but I still wait on the first one to come out of a mould.
I don't have a skirt kit to modify.
I can't make exact replicas as I am sure to upset Mr Rouse, but they are close copys, they will need a minor amount of work to be exact replicas but that would take minutes to do.
There is no way I will ever do a bumper, its just too big, I'll be limited to the front & rear spoiler/splitter and maybe the skirts.
I'll post a picture once I have an example in my hands.
Sit tight!
I don't have a skirt kit to modify.
I can't make exact replicas as I am sure to upset Mr Rouse, but they are close copys, they will need a minor amount of work to be exact replicas but that would take minutes to do.
There is no way I will ever do a bumper, its just too big, I'll be limited to the front & rear spoiler/splitter and maybe the skirts.
I'll post a picture once I have an example in my hands.
Sit tight!
#15
Originally Posted by Gav Diamond
Originally Posted by Moose 130
Apart from the rear spoiler, splitter and the skirts, is there anything else body wise thats Rouse only??
Big thanks to moose again for takeing the job on
#16
Originally Posted by DOO
Originally Posted by Gav Diamond
Originally Posted by Moose 130
Apart from the rear spoiler, splitter and the skirts, is there anything else body wise thats Rouse only??
Big thanks to moose again for takeing the job on
#21
Originally Posted by DOO
Originally Posted by Gav Diamond
Originally Posted by Moose 130
Apart from the rear spoiler, splitter and the skirts, is there anything else body wise thats Rouse only??
Big thanks to moose again for takeing the job on
So would i still be able to get that from ford? as i need a new back bumper and hopefully will be able to get that bit of without any damage but ya never no lol
#22
simple ally strips
(check out my paint on the sapph, thats car washes for you!)
you can just see how the glass is coming apart, I'll have to grind it right back and re lay it.
next up is the filler work and having it painted in 2 pack ready to take a mould from. I've already put some glass onto one side.
#24
My glass man came and had a look today.
Recons it wouyld be best to start with a new one
But I've spent some more time on it today and its getting there.
Just need some filler now to get the shape sweet.
I'm going to check back with my original glass guy as the one today sounds friggin dear!
Recons it wouyld be best to start with a new one
But I've spent some more time on it today and its getting there.
Just need some filler now to get the shape sweet.
I'm going to check back with my original glass guy as the one today sounds friggin dear!
#25
all smoothed off now, filler's done.(lovely job this time of year!)
Will be off to the painer this week to get sprayed on 2pack (dunno what colour it'll end up) cellie is no good for moulding from as it reacts with the glass and sticks both parts together.
sorry for the delay (5 weeks), I'll get off my arse and run around a bit.
Will be off to the painer this week to get sprayed on 2pack (dunno what colour it'll end up) cellie is no good for moulding from as it reacts with the glass and sticks both parts together.
sorry for the delay (5 weeks), I'll get off my arse and run around a bit.
#28
taking your time is good because at least there will be good fitting mould
Its pretty good anyway, I don't think that any undulations would be noticable anyway. Its not like a door or bonnet where it would stick out like a sore thumb.
The guy who will make the mould makes large pannels anyway so I expect the quality to be A1.
#32
i take it ur not making the mold urself, ive made a few molds myself for various bits and it pretty straight foward. providing the part ur taking the mold from is pukka (which it is looking at the hard work uve done ) it should come out fine
#33
ITS PAINTED!!!!!
fook knows what colour, but I got the phone call today.
Unfortunatly I'm driving a Smart car at the moment (Oi! don't laugh, they're cool as phuck!!) and collecting it is a problem but I'll get it done somehow and off to the 'glass man.
Pic to follow.
fook knows what colour, but I got the phone call today.
Unfortunatly I'm driving a Smart car at the moment (Oi! don't laugh, they're cool as phuck!!) and collecting it is a problem but I'll get it done somehow and off to the 'glass man.
Pic to follow.
#39
Originally Posted by Moose 130
there were a couple of imperfections in it but the moulder can take them out.
can't wait!
can't wait!
I thought it was not repairable this spillter was proper fooked and only fit for the bin moose you have done a great job there mate
can`t wait to get one back on the car
I all ready have about 4 sold for you M8