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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: canuck750 on October 24, 2017, 10:46:59 AM
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Here you go Chuck, I think I had this in one of my previous V7 Sport builds, a recap
There are a lot of good videos on line that explain this far better than I can but here is a quick view of what I did
This mold is for an Aprilia amber signal lens
The mold is formed in a section of white plastic drain pipe, two pieces of plywood joined by bolts hold it all together for pouring the resin
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/Resin%20Casting/DSC04995_zpsmcyzjohj.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/Resin%20Casting/DSC04995_zpsmcyzjohj.jpg.html)
You will need some modeling clay to form a base to set the original onto and seal the base of the mold, acorn nuts are for mate pins of the upper half of the mold to follow
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/Resin%20Casting/DSC04888_zpseqstnnnn.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/Resin%20Casting/DSC04888_zpseqstnnnn.jpg.html)
Mix enough latex mold to fill the 1st half of the pipe section
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/Resin%20Casting/DSC04889_zpshol8wfqv.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/Resin%20Casting/DSC04889_zpshol8wfqv.jpg.html)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/Resin%20Casting/DSC04890_zpszcngxoex.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/Resin%20Casting/DSC04890_zpszcngxoex.jpg.html)
A pro uses a vacume pump to get the bubble out, tap the mold to get bubbles out and let it cure
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/Resin%20Casting/DSC04891_zpsimskeczf.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/Resin%20Casting/DSC04891_zpsimskeczf.jpg.html)
Once cured peel off the clay base, clean the original lens and reinstall it
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/Resin%20Casting/DSC04893_zpsamymcf40.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/Resin%20Casting/DSC04893_zpsamymcf40.jpg.html)
Spray with mold release
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/Resin%20Casting/DSC04894_zpskefef7u5.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/Resin%20Casting/DSC04894_zpskefef7u5.jpg.html)
Make a fill tube and a vent tube
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/Resin%20Casting/DSC04895_zps5eeqvdln.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/Resin%20Casting/DSC04895_zps5eeqvdln.jpg.html)
Fill the upper half of the mold with latex
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/Resin%20Casting/DSC04896_zps4tfourrw.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/Resin%20Casting/DSC04896_zps4tfourrw.jpg.html)
Tap the mold to get any bubbles out
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/Resin%20Casting/DSC04898_zps227uwnzp.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/Resin%20Casting/DSC04898_zps227uwnzp.jpg.html)
Once cured separate the mold, remove the original and place the two mold sections back in the drain pipe
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/Resin%20Casting/DSC04899_zpsllwsyjbl.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/Resin%20Casting/DSC04899_zpsllwsyjbl.jpg.html)
Clamp the tow sections together, just finger tight to not deform the latex
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/Resin%20Casting/DSC04994_zpsux5xwvpj.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/Resin%20Casting/DSC04994_zpsux5xwvpj.jpg.html)
Clear casting resin and amber die
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/Resin%20Casting/DSC04901_zpsvbdavdc5.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/Resin%20Casting/DSC04901_zpsvbdavdc5.jpg.html)
Manufacturer recommends mixing by weight
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/Resin%20Casting/DSC04902_zpslknqym9t.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/Resin%20Casting/DSC04902_zpslknqym9t.jpg.html)
Fill with a syringe
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/Resin%20Casting/DSC04904_zpsc3fskpbr.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/Resin%20Casting/DSC04904_zpsc3fskpbr.jpg.html)
Once cured remove the clamps, split the mold and pry out the copy lens
Results are dependent on getting the bubbles out and not having a leak, not perfect but presentable, every detail will be copied
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/Resin%20Casting/DSC04999_zpslqlpisku.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/Resin%20Casting/DSC04999_zpslqlpisku.jpg.html)
Cheers
Jim
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Very cool!
:cool: :boozing:
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:thumb:
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Thanks for that! Very concise and easy to follow. :thumb: Beautiful work, as usual.. I don't know how I missed it in the V7 Sport thread.
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Thanks for the tutorial :thumb: I'm always impressed with the talent and knowledge of the members of this forum :bow:
Paul B :boozing:
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Nice work! Do you have to drill out the screw holes?
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Nice work! Do you have to drill out the screw holes?
Yes, some resin gets into the screw hole through the fill and vent
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My hat's off to you, sir!
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wow , impressive.
now if somebody started a production run of lario/le mans 1000 front indicator lenses, those have been unavailable for years....
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wow , impressive.
now if somebody started a production run of lario/le mans 1000 front indicator lenses, those have been unavailable for years....
Or the little "wings" on the ends of the taillight lens of the same bike.