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Trike front fender plug (Photo 1)

The plug has been made and now the mould for the trikes front fender is laid up using lightweight mat, finished with heavier grade mat. Details in DIY Guide.

Trike fender moulds (Photo 2)

The full set - 'plug', 'mould' and the trike fenders. Details in DIY Guide.

Finished trike front fender (Photo 3)

The finished front trike fender all painted and fitted.

Rear fender plug for trike (Photo 4)

The plug for the rear trike fender has been waxed and polished to a mirror finish and allowed to sit for a day prior to the 'lay-up'. Details in DIY Guide.

Trikes rear fender lay-up (Photo 5)

Laying-up the mould for the rear trike fender. Generally any mould should be twice the thickness of the end product. Details in DIY Guide.

Rear fender being roll-out (Photo 6)

'Rolling out' the mould for the rear fender. All layers should be properly rolled-out to break the mat fibres. This allows better shaping to the mould contours and expels air bubbles.

Rear fender mould (Photo 7)

The finished mould for the rear trike fender is ready for 'break-away' after 24 hrs curing and then given another 48 hrs before use. Details in DIY Guide.

Trikes rear fender being laid up (Photo 8)

Laying-up the rear trike fender. Lightweight matting is used first, then finished with a heavier weight mat. Details in DIY Guide.

Trikes rear fender finished (Photo 9)

The finished rear trike fender. Stiffening underneath the fender gives rigidity and mounting. Details in DIY Guide.