Custom Body Kits
Creating your own
unique body kit will set your car apart from anything
else on the road. Best of all, you can choose to
be as extreme or mild with your design as you choose!
Creating and Installation of Custom Kit
Step 1
-
Draw out a good schematic of what you
would like from your bodykit. If you are more
experienced you could even do a nice Photoshop or
graphics job!
Step 2
- After you have achieved your
desired design. Simply purchase a large block of
foam as the one pictured below. Simply place the
block against your vehicle and cut out the desired
shape. We used an 80 grit sandpaper to shape the
majority of the areas of foam.
Step 3
- Use your
imagination and try to create a design that will flow
with the general lines of your vehicle. Also be
sure to have both sides equivalent to each other by
checking them over frequently.
Step 4
- The design is finished! We simply
used two other pieces of foam underneath to hold the
template in place.
Step 5
- The next step will be to apply the
fiberglass on top of the foam. Before covering the
foam, use "water based" contact glue and aluminum foil
to cover the foam. This will prevent the
fiberglass from destroying your design. The
contact glue is used to stick the aluminum foil onto the
foam. Then you may apply the fiberglass and resin
to your design without any worries. You will need
at least 3 coats of fiberglass. Once it has all
dried, apply putty onto the entire shape to solidify the
design.
Step 6
- Finally before you attempt to paint the
pieces you will need to finely sand the entire piece to
a smooth finish. Start out using 400 grit
sandpaper and work your way to a 1000 grit wet sanding
paper. If you find any holes or scratches you may
also choose to fill these in with a fine scratch filling
putty.
Step 7
- Now you will have to wait until each
piece is completely dry. When it is you may apply
your primer. We suggest using a good base/clear
coat to give your pieces a factory like finish. If
you are not an experienced painter you may choose to
have the pieces painted by a professional at a local
body shop. In most cases they can install the
pieces for you as well.
And Voila!
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Design
Your Own Body Kit
