We start
with 3M
Paint Tape
to
protect
paint. |
Use cardboard
to cover
holes and to
make the
bottom smooth. |
Tape as much
as possible to
protect paint.
|
Now we
use A/C
aluminum tape. |
Tape over first
tape carefully.
Note: we
have
now
covered
fender
bolts with
cardboard to
flatten. |
Cover bike
with plastic.
Be safe
not sorry. |
Wrap as much
as possible to
protect from
resin splatter. |
Put on gloves
and wax area
with mold
release wax.
Bowling alley
wax works
or car wax
in a pinch.
You need about
3 or 4 coats.
You know
"wax on wax off". |
Wax every
nook and
cranny to
make removal
easy.
Next: Cut your
fiberglass mat
for your layers
ahead of time,
a little larger
than needed.
it may be easier
to use small
pieces shredded
by hand about
5" square.
You can always
add a piece if
you are short
in an area. |
With gloves,
mask and
eyewear on,
mix your resin
according to
directions and
the weather.
Use
your brush
to
spread
on a
coat
of resin. |
Take your first
layer of fiberglass
mat and start
putting it down
with your brush.
Use only enough
resin to soak
fiberglass. Use
the brush to
push excess
resin and air
bubbles out
towards sides.
More
resin
does not
make the pan
stronger. |
Try to get it
in every area
and as even
as possible.
You need
at least
3 to 4
layers
of mat. |
We like to
use a layer
of roving
or cloth
for extra
strength. |
Now let it dry
over night.
|
Use thick gloves
and grab an end
and pull up
carefully. |
Pull pan off and
mark where you
want to trim.
Use a Sharpie.
|
It is always
easiest to
start with a
center mark
when you
start to trim.
You can use
an air saw or
a band saw or
even a cut-off
wheel to trim
your pan. |
Trim and reinstall
several times
so you get
just the shape
you want. |
Check the fit
and try to get
the pan as
symmetrical as
possible. Sand
all edges as
smooth as
possible
when you are
happy with
the shape. |
There you
go, you
are done.
Now all
you have
to do is send
it to us for
the coolest
seat you
have ever owned. |
