Forum is getting busier now so thought I would add my update on the fuel/oil caps.
I didnt want to sell any of the last ones I made as after I did a few more mouldings I couldnt get the top surface to come out perfectly flat and the latex mould seemed to stick to the resin. It seems if you use latex over a metal former it causes problems and doesnt give you a smooth finish. Also the uneven surface was due to the latex being too flexible and didnt stay on the former I made.
So time for version 2 using a silicone mould!
Result is much much better, holds the shape nicely and gives a really nice smooth finish.
So im much happier with these and the 'production line' is up and running
, if anyone wants one give me a shout.
The first pic shows them as they come out of the mould, second is after it has had a quick polish. More pics soon once i get it on a buffing wheel. The material has 60% aluminium powder in it, so it polishes like metal, you just need to rub the surface down to expose the metal which is combined with the resin. It goes all black just like aluminium does when you polish and then needs buffing. This first one I scuffed off with a scotch pad first which was too coarse so there are still a few scratches after polishing.
I can also do them in plain gelcoat if you would rather paint them.
Lamborghini fuel cap and properly drilled headlight bezels next!!
