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The 'plug' has been made and now the 'mould' for the front fender is being laid up using 2-3 layers of lightweight mat then finished with heavier matting. (Refer DIY Guide) |
![]() The full set - 'plug', 'mould' and the fender. (Refer DIY Guide) |
![]() The finished front fender all painted and fitted. |
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![]() The plug for the rear fender has been waxed and polished to a mirror finish and allowed to sit for a day prior to the 'lay-up'. (Refer DIY Guide) |
![]() Laying-up the mould for the rear fender. Generally any mould should be twice the thickness of the end product. (Refer DIY Guide) |
![]() 'Rolling out' the mould for the rear fender. All layers should be properly rolled-out to break the mat fibres. This gives better shaping to mould contours and expels air bubbles. |
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![]() The finished mould for the rear fender is ready for 'break-away' after curing for at least 24 hours and then given another 48 hours before use. (Refer DIY Guide) |
![]() The lay-up for the rear fender begins. 2 layers of lightweight matting are used first, then finished using heavier matting. (Refer DIY Guide) |
![]() The finished rear fender. Stiffening tubes underneath the fender provide rigidity and fitting. (Refer DIY Guide) |
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