My First Fiberglass Project
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My First Fiberglass Project
I bought a really nice sprung solo rail seat for my '09 FLHRC and found I didn't like seeing all that was under the seat especially with the newer frame being wider starting at the front of the seat. I Looked at the "police" frame fairing but fit was poor not to mention the big hole in it for the air shock. So I decided to try this:
1) Using Shrink Wrap I snugged it to the frame using a small plumbers torch.
2) Continued to cover as much of the bike as needed. No heat just tape
3) Laid out fiberlass cloth and brushed on the resin. 3 layers of course and 2 layers of fine cloth
4) Release was easy and did a rough trim with a cut wheel (be careful)
5) Fine point marker and careful trimming using the side of the cut wheel like a grinder and fit it close to allow fitment of the side covers.
6) A little hand sanding with course then medium sandpaper and a coat of sandable primer.
The finished black cover will be matt or flat or krinkle type finish so the smoothness doesn't have to be perfect like for a glossy reflection.
1) Using Shrink Wrap I snugged it to the frame using a small plumbers torch.
2) Continued to cover as much of the bike as needed. No heat just tape
3) Laid out fiberlass cloth and brushed on the resin. 3 layers of course and 2 layers of fine cloth
4) Release was easy and did a rough trim with a cut wheel (be careful)
5) Fine point marker and careful trimming using the side of the cut wheel like a grinder and fit it close to allow fitment of the side covers.
6) A little hand sanding with course then medium sandpaper and a coat of sandable primer.
The finished black cover will be matt or flat or krinkle type finish so the smoothness doesn't have to be perfect like for a glossy reflection.
Last edited by SunCruise; Mar 21, 2011 at 05:40 PM.
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Update !!
I bought a really nice sprung solo rail seat for my '09 FLHRC and found I didn't like seeing all that was under the seat especially with the newer frame being wider starting at the front of the seat. I Looked at the "police" frame fairing but fit was poor not to mention the big hole in it for the air shock. So I decided to try this:
1) Using Shrink Wrap I snugged it to the frame using a small plumbers torch.
2) Continued to cover as much of the bike as needed. No heat just tape
3) Laid out fiberlass cloth and brushed on the resin. 3 layers of course and 2 layers of fine cloth
4) Release was easy and did a rough trim with a cut wheel (be careful)
5) Fine point marker and careful trimming using the side of the cut wheel like a grinder and fit it close to allow fitment of the side covers.
6) A little hand sanding with course then medium sandpaper and a coat of sandable primer.
The finished black cover will be matt or flat or krinkle type finish so the smoothness doesn't have to be perfect like for a glossy reflection.
1) Using Shrink Wrap I snugged it to the frame using a small plumbers torch.
2) Continued to cover as much of the bike as needed. No heat just tape
3) Laid out fiberlass cloth and brushed on the resin. 3 layers of course and 2 layers of fine cloth
4) Release was easy and did a rough trim with a cut wheel (be careful)
5) Fine point marker and careful trimming using the side of the cut wheel like a grinder and fit it close to allow fitment of the side covers.
6) A little hand sanding with course then medium sandpaper and a coat of sandable primer.
The finished black cover will be matt or flat or krinkle type finish so the smoothness doesn't have to be perfect like for a glossy reflection.
You may also notice shims above the crash bar... they give the seat rail a little more clearance above the new hard bags.
Last edited by SunCruise; Mar 21, 2011 at 07:08 PM. Reason: the last pic was upside down :/
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You say this is your first fibreglass project, but have done a remarkably good job. Well done.
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