girth45 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) Hi , thought I would post this up, having purchased a set of abflug style fibreglass headlamp inserts of the forum and finding they don't actually fit ( been discussed on here so no more to say on that) decided to try and modify them to fit, after a while of trying different ways to make them fit, we gave up as they just wouldn't look the way I wanted. New plan , make our own so here I will document our progress with plenty of pics. PIC of purchased abflug copy inserts. Pics of the start process to creating our own mould. Here you can see both inserts next to each other. Mould being created over headlamp insert to create a perfect fit. Now a trial fit behind my newly cleared lenses. Now a bit of filling and shaping. That's as far as we have gotten so far, will post updates . Edited April 26, 2017 by girth45 Title change. (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 This is exactly what I was going to try and do, but one of those jobs I have never got to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Once the moulds are first class I will lay a set up in carbon and in fibreglass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 That's pretty much what I done, and mine fit perfectly now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Just need to finish actually getting them both finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 I'm not using the abflug insert at all, making a new insert completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Here is my latest update, have been trying to create a shape I like and suits the car ! Think I'm getting there now. Also toying with the idea of maybe incorporating indicator and side light led's, once the mold is done will do a carbon version and a fibreglass with gel coat, might even get a set dipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 If you go into mass production bear me in mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 I will sort a set for you mark, no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Thanks mate. How's your car running now, has the piggyback and map made a big difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Not a huge difference, more torque and a snappier response under hard throttle, for me well worth doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 All good then. We'll have to have a catch up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Will do , have a drive and see what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Your project is looking all right mate .looking fir to see the end result . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 They will be good buddy, just takes time to get them perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 Had a couple of hours on these today, shape nearly there now and prefitted them loosely with headlight and lens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Had a couple of hours on these today, shape nearly there now and prefitted them loosely with headlight and lens. [ATTACH=CONFIG]192648[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]192650[/ATTACH] The guys with white cars might be interested in them Are you happy with the fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 I have to take the mold from this, it is two part foam and filler at the moment, fittment is pretty good, I'm quite pleased! You will be able to have any colour you like (maybe rasta colours for you Marley) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I have to take the mold from this, it is two part foam and filler at the moment, fittment is pretty good, I'm quite pleased! You will be able to have any colour you like (maybe rasta colours for you Marley) :D:D it's Friday night,and gone 6 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 Jammy git ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Another update, had another 4 hours or so filling sanding and shaping , get them in primer this weekend with a guide coat to finalise shape and finish, then start the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Friday night special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Which one is the driver's side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 That one is the drivers side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Primered and guide coated, bit more finishing and now to start the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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