Making My First Fiberglass Parts in Japan. - Group C MR-2 Build Ep: 03
Nov 16, 2025•Channel
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Published7 months ago
Duration44:52
Video IDrMa65pPOFGs
Languageen
CategoryAutos & Vehicles
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Video TypeRegular Video
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Description
I spent 2 weeks waiting for mixing cups to make this episode. In this episode we finish up the mould from last episode and use it to make our fiberglass prototype front end.
Enjoy the video.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Welcome back to another unboxing
03:42 - Temporary fiberglass storage
08:39 - Bodyfiller and sanding
13:27 - 3 days of wax-on, wax-off
17:43 - Applying PVA release agent
20:14 - Gelcoat
23:25 - First coat of fiberglass
28:04 - Second coat
30:40 - Adding bracing
33:21 - Final layer of fiberglass
35:12 - Trimming
39:08 - Removing from the mould
41:21 - The finished fiberglass piece
42:40 - Quick mock up on the car
44:25 - Render refreshers
44:41 - Outro