Making the Fiberglass Fenders! Sky-gea build: Part 10

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

After months of shaping these fenders, we'll be using the moulds we finished in the last episode to make a brand new set of fiberglass fenders for the Stagea GTR build.
Enjoy the video.
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Music used in this video:
Indigo - Nalvian
• Indigo - Nelvian | Fre...
Jazz Lofi Type Beat "Tokyo" - MetzMusic
• (no copyright music) J...
Afternoon - Liquify
• songs 2020 | Afternoon...
Bake a Pie - Lukrembo
• lukrembo - bake a pie ...
See You Tomorrow Sunshine - Yestalgia
• See You Tomorrow Sunshine
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Prepping the moulds
02:36 - Read the label
03:13 - Applying PVA release agent
04:33 - Gelcoat
07:32 - Skin coat
09:38 - Repairing air bubbles
11:32 - Main fiberglass layup
16:10 - Demoulding passenger's side
18:59 - Trimming passenger's side
22:41 - A really big hat
23:48 - Finish trimming
24:59 - Comparing the weights
26:00 - Plug cross section
27:06 - Fitting the panels
28:39 - The next problem
29:06 - End product
29:58 - Outro

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  • @MyYewTubeAccount
    @MyYewTubeAccount Жыл бұрын

    I've said it before and I'll say it again; This is ART. F*cking Beautiful Mate, your attention to detail every step of the process is impeccable.

  • @donttestme9546
    @donttestme9546 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are helping me get the guts to try and make my own one-off fiberglass parts. Appreciate you

  • @TofuAutoWorks

    @TofuAutoWorks

    Жыл бұрын

    That's awesome to hear bro! Thank you

  • @lsjess4147

    @lsjess4147

    Жыл бұрын

    Me as well I feel that challenge part is going to be the mold finishing

  • @user-cu2ix2cs5b

    @user-cu2ix2cs5b

    11 ай бұрын

    너도 귀하의냐

  • @danv2888

    @danv2888

    3 ай бұрын

    He did all that work to only see that making them out of Carbon-Fiber would save him an extra Kg. However, to also state that skipping breakfast would save him an extra Kg also. So instead I would recommend you skip breakfast just a few more times, and you will also save that same 4.5 Kg.

  • @kenecchi
    @kenecchi Жыл бұрын

    I continue to be astounded by your attention to detail and willingness to even look in the general direction of CSM without gloves on. Looks great! Gaps / shut lines are much better than the factory ones!

  • @vanceharmon3481
    @vanceharmon34816 ай бұрын

    I have been making molds for over 47 years. I do custom fabrication on yachts. Your pretty good. It's fun watching someone else do all the work.

  • @johnpartridge7623
    @johnpartridge76234 ай бұрын

    Good job Mate, the Wings fit as good as a Factory Wing & we appreciate you showing & admiting that you made some mistakes, you're only Human afterall 👍👍👍

  • @FrederiKlima
    @FrederiKlima10 ай бұрын

    22:44 "The most important safety gear of all, big hat." 😅 This cracked me up Man. 🤣

  • @garagespooky8193
    @garagespooky8193 Жыл бұрын

    It’s crazy how you can cut/grind fiberglass while wearing tank tops and slippers. I get itchy just by watching your videos. Besides that, love your craft bro. Aloha from Hawaii.

  • @TofuAutoWorks

    @TofuAutoWorks

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah it's a trade off. It's been crazy hot here the past few months and I'd rather be covered in fiberglass than sweating like mad in some overalls. Chur

  • @janivo5218
    @janivo5218 Жыл бұрын

    Man when that fender popped out of the mold i was just blown away. The Part looks absolutely perfect right out of the mold. You´ve got some skills my god, excited to try this myself soon for my miata. Thank you for these videos! Greetings from Germany

  • @sampeers8854
    @sampeers8854 Жыл бұрын

    You should be stoked with that result! They look awesome! And fit perfect. A lot of work has gone into these and every bit of it shows in the final result. Great work! Been good to watch the process too. Can’t wait to see the next additions 👍🏻

  • @seatleon57220
    @seatleon57220 Жыл бұрын

    I think you are dreaming all night about fiberglass... Nice job man !!

  • @cristianhasna4723
    @cristianhasna4723 Жыл бұрын

    I hope your channel will gain millions, so when you're huge I can say "yeah, been following this dude since cyberpunk miata"

  • @v8trikebyers756
    @v8trikebyers756 Жыл бұрын

    Mate you make alot of work for yourself. I seen a dozen things that didn't need to be done.But very awesome that you gave composites ago I take my hat off to you for showing people composites can be done at home

  • @adinlouw
    @adinlouw Жыл бұрын

    You are truly an artist....wizard if you will....as you perform magic with fibre glass. Also, i do love your safety jandals

  • @TofuAutoWorks

    @TofuAutoWorks

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers bro. The restraint it takes me to not work in jandals or just barefoot in each episode haha.

  • @adinlouw

    @adinlouw

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TofuAutoWorks hahahaha, ive seen in some episodes you lost the battle against working bare foot

  • @citramon0055
    @citramon0055 Жыл бұрын

    👍 Каждый раз когда захожу в ютюб, жду новую серию от тебя! Мне очень нравится твоя работа. Продолжай радовать нас новыми эпизодами! Удачи тебе!

  • @user-xe5tf4gy4w
    @user-xe5tf4gy4w Жыл бұрын

    Да мужик упорства у тебя вагон и маленькая тележка. Крутые детали получились. Браво👍

  • @RLCPLUMBINGLLC
    @RLCPLUMBINGLLC Жыл бұрын

    I started a little composite shop two years ago, and my skill sets just now getting good enough to make parts

  • @PrioCaptSend
    @PrioCaptSend Жыл бұрын

    By the time this guy is done, the R36 is out. Ok but jokes aside, I admire your attention to detail. 😀

  • @NwoRun
    @NwoRun Жыл бұрын

    Marvelous works. The gaps look really clean and equally flushed. Nice!

  • @orni2490
    @orni2490 Жыл бұрын

    you really have to say respect from zero to such a really great part you could say it's from the aftermarket so good it looks

  • @daniesalex7073
    @daniesalex7073 Жыл бұрын

    10:10 The man even has a sofisticated Red Device to look for Air bubbles in Fibreglass

  • @madmaxington
    @madmaxington Жыл бұрын

    The amount of work here is astounding and your skill is highly admirable. Very well done. Your style of video is refreshing and very welcome in a sea of trash content. Thank you for your contributions.

  • @KMCZingst
    @KMCZingst Жыл бұрын

    You're representing NZ. Such awesome skills. I'm keen what to see what you do next.

  • @falcon0351
    @falcon0351 Жыл бұрын

    You got craftsman’s hands brother..Great skill set to have!You can make anything you want..Nissan is lookin cool..Miata was a killer

  • @xil_ef8829
    @xil_ef8829 Жыл бұрын

    I love the inlays of your Logo It looks awesome

  • @yokomuki8634
    @yokomuki8634 Жыл бұрын

    what a professional finnish, im a big fan of stock body, but im sure with the detail you put into this the wide body will look amazing too

  • @rcfp2006
    @rcfp2006 Жыл бұрын

    Oooohhhh yeah. Gimme that attention to detail. You know the way I like it...

  • @pongnyom9248
    @pongnyom9248 Жыл бұрын

    good job for today. Excellent work! I want the tail lamp to be 35GTR! I've never seen a Stagea that even changed the tail lamps!

  • @pedrobanza603
    @pedrobanza603 Жыл бұрын

    Was wondering when another video would be posted. Congratulations on another incredible work.

  • @takeshikunii3701
    @takeshikunii3701 Жыл бұрын

    日本語字幕ありがとうございます。とても丁寧な仕事で 感動しています。

  • @medelkharrraz5806
    @medelkharrraz5806 Жыл бұрын

    A wonderful video, a follower from Morocco, North Africa, good luck my brother

  • @truetthickam728
    @truetthickam728 Жыл бұрын

    What a journey! Love your videos. Fantastic work!

  • @DelCalloway
    @DelCalloway Жыл бұрын

    Man of no words, but always enjoy your videos. Quality is top notch!

  • @aussieguy6727
    @aussieguy6727 Жыл бұрын

    That looks mint mate can't wait to see how to change the rear end up

  • @igorklanfar7807
    @igorklanfar7807 Жыл бұрын

    this looks sooo good, it doesn't even need the widebody 😉

  • @aimless-drifter
    @aimless-drifter11 ай бұрын

    reusable molds are just awesome!

  • @somdood3292
    @somdood3292 Жыл бұрын

    Those fenders came amazing man..... great job. this is the stuff that keeps me addicted to car builds on the internet. S tier part for your build. thank you its been a pleasure to watch this....

  • @_Slava_Rossiev_
    @_Slava_Rossiev_ Жыл бұрын

    Немного завидую вашему климату 😁 Отлично, как всегда, вдохновляет на качественную работу 👍🏻

  • @C.S.86
    @C.S.86 Жыл бұрын

    There is no way to do it more perfect.... all the little details - it's just wow! And the result looks more than perfect! No one would belive that this is a "diy garage project"

  • @GspotPredator
    @GspotPredator Жыл бұрын

    Respek man, that fibreglass itch. You da man! Lol

  • @myd00m
    @myd00m Жыл бұрын

    A MASTER at Work, impressive

  • @chefinavan1
    @chefinavan1 Жыл бұрын

    Dude ! That's incredible work as always 👏 I wish I had a friend like you in my circle .

  • @muhammadkhoiru1416
    @muhammadkhoiru1416 Жыл бұрын

    Good job👌👍 very fantastic result

  • @muhammadkhoiru1416

    @muhammadkhoiru1416

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm really looking forward to your next project, hopefully it will always be launched

  • @Section59.
    @Section59.8 ай бұрын

    The quality and fit and finish of your parts is better than any off the shelf fibreglass part ive ever seen. Nice work.

  • @dinoco88_
    @dinoco88_ Жыл бұрын

    Proper nissan stagea gtr wagon.❤

  • @antbymcnair4297
    @antbymcnair4297 Жыл бұрын

    Nuck'n Futz! More amazing work. Now to go wrench on my own project for a bit.

  • @via.3017
    @via.3017 Жыл бұрын

    I've been watching it since part 1, and it's so cool :) Good work 👍

  • @williamaguiar14
    @williamaguiar14 Жыл бұрын

    I wish every company that made fiberglass parts was this good at it

  • @kombination6391
    @kombination6391 Жыл бұрын

    greatest of compliments my friend

  • @zaynmaraj8474
    @zaynmaraj8474 Жыл бұрын

    nicely done!! seriously should think about selling them maybe built to order, i'm sure lots of people would appreciate it!

  • @edi07ish
    @edi07ish6 ай бұрын

    ngl, GTR front end looks like more suitable as station wagon cars after i saw this whole journey

  • @nano81311996
    @nano81311996 Жыл бұрын

    日本から応援しています I'm rooting for you from Japan. 完成がとても楽しみです I'm really looking forward to the completion. 完成まで頑張って下さい :D Please do your best until it is completed. :D

  • @daimor1544
    @daimor1544 Жыл бұрын

    素晴らしい、美しい、完璧、驚嘆!

  • @jayinmi3706
    @jayinmi3706 Жыл бұрын

    Those turned out awesome!

  • @masterfabricator
    @masterfabricator Жыл бұрын

    Use air to help release the parts,great build series 😎👍

  • @clivem.johnsonjr.2576
    @clivem.johnsonjr.2576 Жыл бұрын

    Really cool. Fenders look great

  • @dorkvis5008
    @dorkvis5008 Жыл бұрын

    Love it ❤, looks epic, with wheels, it will already turn heads.

  • @frankiewalnuts
    @frankiewalnuts Жыл бұрын

    You are an Artist my friend.

  • @saugod
    @saugod Жыл бұрын

    This looks OEM. This speaks how skilled you are. Awesome fam.

  • @user-ym9yd3zk5t
    @user-ym9yd3zk5t Жыл бұрын

    日本から見させて貰ってます! 豆腐オートワークスさん 凄い技術ですね! これからも楽しみにしています!!

  • @TofuAutoWorks

    @TofuAutoWorks

    Жыл бұрын

    ありがとうございます!

  • @florianpinto9999
    @florianpinto9999 Жыл бұрын

    This is Work of Art!!!!!! Awesome JOB and sooooo much profesionnal. Congratulation and so much work💪💪💪💪

  • @mrstrong2006
    @mrstrong2006 Жыл бұрын

    That crustacean tells it how it is

  • @Nuckoqoostugua
    @Nuckoqoostugua Жыл бұрын

    I think this is just the matter of time do carbon fiber of it 🎉ayy! Loving your work from Malaysia 🇲🇾

  • @nelashharinarain3394
    @nelashharinarain3394 Жыл бұрын

    Well done. Keep up the excellent work. Thank you for sharing the magic. Truly amazing.

  • @StoneKing3D
    @StoneKing3D Жыл бұрын

    Built to perfection, you are the best buddy

  • @onepairofhands
    @onepairofhands5 ай бұрын

    really looking good - nice job

  • @ianhill9352
    @ianhill9352 Жыл бұрын

    Your quality is amazing the details you take are better than any kit I have seen, keep up the great work

  • @GR--gm6ge
    @GR--gm6ge Жыл бұрын

    お疲れ様! 今回もまたまた最高のクオリティーで動画を出してくれてThank You! また次回を楽しみにしてます!

  • @rzuehls
    @rzuehls Жыл бұрын

    It’s cool to see that you don’t have to have the best of the best tools and shop to still create amazing stuff

  • @leighharron
    @leighharron9 ай бұрын

    Huge amount of work involved and to a high standard, great to watch 👍👍

  • @WahlstedToronto
    @WahlstedToronto Жыл бұрын

    Straight up fire 🔥 I'm almost dad like proud 😆 and we're probably from the same generation

  • @c2specmotoring
    @c2specmotoring Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work, just beautiful!

  • @martingidaszewski7342
    @martingidaszewski7342 Жыл бұрын

    Incredible work bro 👌🏼

  • @tobydunk4284
    @tobydunk4284 Жыл бұрын

    After an eternity they’re done! It was worth the watch!

  • @e46dutch
    @e46dutch Жыл бұрын

    Your work is insane. Love this build 👌🏻

  • @Saurion1
    @Saurion1 Жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite project in all of youtube. Can't wait to see the outcome!

  • @Gizawar
    @Gizawar Жыл бұрын

    You are killing it!!! Great job

  • @Star69ca
    @Star69ca10 ай бұрын

    Дуже гарне місце і природа навколо вашої майстерні!

  • @mket_design
    @mket_design Жыл бұрын

    Those Fender's, came out freaking awesome 👍 your work looks for sure like high quality OEM parts. Keep up the good work. Enjoying every session of car parts building therapy here 💪

  • @gilnavarro2529
    @gilnavarro2529 Жыл бұрын

    Your work is so superb!!!

  • @xDannyBeats
    @xDannyBeats Жыл бұрын

    So impressed with how the fenders turned out. Great job man!

  • @GuntanksInSpace
    @GuntanksInSpace Жыл бұрын

    Massive progress! Well-done, dude!

  • @CaptainKirkNZ
    @CaptainKirkNZ Жыл бұрын

    I await every episode and when they come, they're always a treat.

  • @DG_427
    @DG_427 Жыл бұрын

    I hope you are pleased with the results, they look really good and it was huge effort. Mad respect. 👍👍

  • @driftmonkey3646
    @driftmonkey3646 Жыл бұрын

    I am looking forward to what comes next! Great attention to Detail as always 👍

  • @blakeerdmann
    @blakeerdmann Жыл бұрын

    Awesome work!

  • @liamstudd6762
    @liamstudd6762 Жыл бұрын

    You've got amazing skills. Keep the videos coming.

  • @michealpahl8523
    @michealpahl8523 Жыл бұрын

    Looks incredible. So Much work and so much patience

  • @sebspeed6403
    @sebspeed6403 Жыл бұрын

    line flow well wit the bumper amazing work finish is amazing aswell

  • @PixelThunder
    @PixelThunder Жыл бұрын

    This has gotta be some of the best fibreglass parts I've ever seen truly amazing work kinda making me want to give custom parts a try

  • @autopassion27
    @autopassion27 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful result! 😍 The process is very interesting, good job 😉

  • @daneo226
    @daneo226 Жыл бұрын

    Tremendous job, Mate! So hyped to see the final result!

  • @ExSheriffFattyBoySkinnyArms
    @ExSheriffFattyBoySkinnyArms Жыл бұрын

    Always a treat when Tofu drops a masterpiece for our viewing and educational pleasure! Thx for sharing your hard work Tofu!

  • @WexWerxScott
    @WexWerxScott Жыл бұрын

    Those fenders came out awesome! The gtr front end is really coming together!

  • @wimvdweerdhof2802
    @wimvdweerdhof2802 Жыл бұрын

    Loving the detail in your work,trying to learn something from it so i can make my own fender flares for my Volvo driftwagon build.👌🏼

  • @HansonLinek
    @HansonLinek Жыл бұрын

    Great work!

  • @GenerateLance
    @GenerateLance Жыл бұрын

    1st class brother. The effort and time put in has resulted in those fenders looking better than OE. Amazing job 🙌🏽

  • @alexcox1103
    @alexcox1103 Жыл бұрын

    the quality of those parts are insane, they are a credit to your workmanship

  • @Mr-ut7nj
    @Mr-ut7nj Жыл бұрын

    I will repeat myself. Theyre awesome!!

  • @philgordon6671
    @philgordon6671 Жыл бұрын

    Makes me itch just watching you cut. Nice workk

  • @lancemillward1912
    @lancemillward1912 Жыл бұрын

    Yes a logo and name on your work.

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