How to Create a Fiberglass Part From Scratch - Beginners Guide

For this video, we are going over the steps to create a master cylinder cover for a S550 (2015-2023) Mustang from scratch. The idea behind this video is to show you how to create parts from your imagination or even a simple modification. The steps will include creating a shape (plug), the forming a mold, then making a part. ========== Plug Creation ========== 1. Intro - 0:01 2. Background Story - 0:33 3. Step 1 (Shape the Plug) - 0:47 4. Step 2 (Sand Plug Surface) - 8:52 5. Step 3 (Clean Surface - IPA) - 9:19 6. Step 4 (Apply Primer) - 9:42 7. Step 5 (Sand Primer) - 10:32 8. Step 6 (Clean Surface - IPA) - 11:02 9. Step 7 (Apply Clear Coat) - 11:14 10. Step 8 (Wetsand Clear Coat) - 12:11 11. Step 9 (Polish Clear Coat) - 12:43 ========== Mold Forming ========== 12. Step 10 (Attach Flange Material) - 14:13 13. Step 11 (Clean Off Excess Glue) - 15:41 14. Step 12 (Fill In Mold Gaps) - 16:08 15. Step 13 (Apply Mold Release Paste Wax) - 18:00 16. Step 14 (Apply Mold Release Agent) - 18:46 17. Step 15 (Apply Tooling Gel Coat) - 21:19 18. Step 16 (Layup 30gsm Fiberglass) - 23:21 19. Step 17 (Layup .75oz Fiberglass) - 24:15 20. Step 18 (Layup 1.5oz Fiberglass) - 25:46 21. Step 19 (Layup 1.5oz Fiberglass w/Wax) - 28:07 22. Step 20 (Trim Mold Edges) - 29:01 23. Step 21 (Demold Plug) - 29:48 24. Step 22 (Clean Mold) - 30:46 25. Step 23 (Wetsand Mold) - 31:09 26. Step 24 (Polish Mold) - 31:45 ========== Part Making ========== 27. Step 25 (Apply Mold Release Paste Wax) - 32:29 28. Step 26 (Apply Mold Release Agent) - 32:55 29. Step 27 (Apply Gel Coat) - 34:19 30. Step 28 (Layup 30gsm Fiberglass) - 35:46 31. Step 29 (Layup .75oz Fiberglass) - 36:02 32. Step 30 (Layup 1.5oz Fiberglass w/Wax) - 36:35 33. Step 31 (Demold Part) - 37:31 34. Step 32 (Clean Part) - 38:16 35. Step 33 (Trim Off The Flange) - 38:55 36. Step 34 (Sand Edges) - 39:18 37. Step 35 (Drill Holes & Notches) - 39:57 38. Step 36 (Test Fit Part) - 41:30 39. Step 37 (Paint Part) - 42:04 40. Final Product - 43:01 Products Used: This video contains affiliate links for which I may receive compensation. ========== Mold Material ========== Polyester Resin (AC8040N-2K) - https://easternburlap.com/products/ Tooling Gelcoat (AC379T-2K) - https://easternburlap.com/products/ Fiberglass Mat 3/4 OZ., 50" WIDE (OC-7550) - https://easternburlap.com/products/ Fiberglass Mat 1.5 OZ., 50" WIDE (OC-1550) - https://easternburlap.com/products/ Fiberglass 30gsm, 5mx1m - https://www.ebay.com/itm/304011296765 Fill-It Clay (FILL-IT) - https://easternburlap.com/products/ Wax Surfacing Agent (AC2290-1) - https://easternburlap.com/products/ Aluminum Roll Flashing - https://www.lowes.com/pd/Amerimax-6-in-x-50-ft-Aluminum-Roll-Flashing/5001929673 Partall Paste #2 - https://amzn.to/42euVO0 Partall Film #10 - https://amzn.to/3Sa4jJa Plastic Blank Sign - https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-24-in-x-36-in-Blank-Sign/3340838 Shelving MDF Board (1701106) - https://www.homedepot.com/p/3-4-in-x-16-in-x-4-ft-Square-Edge-Shelving-MDF-Board-1701106/202089058 ========== Disposable Material ========== 50-piece Sanding Discs Set - https://amzn.to/3It0POi Chip Brushes - https://amzn.to/3UbybaC Eye Dropper - https://amzn.to/48PZjAz Foam Brushes - https://amzn.to/3OhpCr0 Hot Glue Sticks - https://amzn.to/427ziub Meguiar's Ultimate Compound - https://amzn.to/3Sn29qW Mixing Cups - https://amzn.to/3OfHFOk Nitrile Gloves - https://amzn.to/3lABI38 Polyester Hi-Temp Tape - https://amzn.to/48Iq8Xp Sanding Drum Set - https://amzn.to/3EcSYSp Sandpaper 60 to 5000 Grit - https://amzn.to/3u3M8g7 Wood Sticks - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Go-Create-Super-Jumbo-Craft-Sticks-45-Pack-Extra-Long-Wood-Craft-Sticks/47426780 ========== Misc Products ========== Applicator Pad - https://amzn.to/47PewAG Glue Gun - https://amzn.to/3XOqXrm HVLP Spray Gun - https://amzn.to/3OmsjI3 Respirator Mask - https://amzn.to/3SFpg04 Step Drill Bit Set - https://amzn.to/47XiU0v Trim Removal Tool Set - https://amzn.to/3hRQA8j Tools: Applicator Pad Center Punch Circular Saw Gelcoat Gage Glue Gun HVLP Spray Gun Isopropyl Alcohol 91% (IPA) Jig Saw Microfiber Cloth Oscillating Tool Popsicle Sticks Rotary Power Tool Safety Glasses Sander Sandpaper (80-2000 Grit) Shop Towels Stepper Bits Trim Removal Tool Set Utility Knife #Fiberglass #MoldMaking Disclaimer: Content produced from Mcgurr Entertainment is for entertainment purposes only. This information is not endorsed by any agency/company (such as Ford) and is intended as an entertainment. Mcgurr Entertainment assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. All content on YouTube is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness of any information on YouTube. Use this information at your own risk.