Molds are done! First side complete! Sky-gea build: Part 22

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

In this video we finish off the plug making for the front fender, front bumper extension, and sideskirt, then make the final 3 moulds to finish off the full set of moulds for the first side of this widebody GTR Stagea conversion.
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Products used in this video: (NZ only)
Prestec Primer:
nzfg.co.nz/product/pretec-2093/
Vinyl Ester Tooling Gelcoat:
nzfg.co.nz/product/tooling-ge...
Tooling Resin:
nzfg.co.nz/product/polyester-...
TR-910 Mould Sealer:
nzfg.co.nz/product/tr-910-liq...
TR-900FD Mould Release:
nzfg.co.nz/product/tr-900fd-m...
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/ tofuautoworks
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Repairing the broken compressor
01:10 - Finishing off the plugs
04:18 - Prepping the plugs for sealer
05:30 - Spraying sealer
07:10 - Block sanding
12:08 - Wet sanding
14:27 - Polishing the plugs
16:06 - Reattaching the previous split flanges
17:08 - Making flanges
21:34 - Filleting wax
23:38 - Applying mold sealer
24:29 - Applying mold release
26:00 - Spraying tooling gelcoat
27:52 - Applying skin coat
32:16 - Main fiberglass layup
33:41 - Removing front bumper extension mold
34:36 - Removing front fender mold
38:13 - Mold trimming
39:51 - Not lazy, just curious
40:56 - Removing side skirt mold
42:45 - Wet sanding molds
44:19 - Polishing molds
47:27 - Completed molds + Patreon supporters
48:16 - Outro

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  • @chooktin78
    @chooktin787 ай бұрын

    Absolutely loving this series! Your workmanship is amazing!

  • @grassegarage
    @grassegarage7 ай бұрын

    so much work....now I understand why the good quality widebody kits are so expensive. Love your work. keep on going. best regards from germany

  • @diklongley01
    @diklongley017 ай бұрын

    Astounding work! I've yet to spot ANY shortcuts you've taken in the whole process. Its all honest-to-goodness, thorough, quality workmanship.

  • @Calyum
    @Calyum7 ай бұрын

    Looks awesome as, something like this needs to be showcased at a show like sema or the Tokyo auto salon!

  • @peterobinson5228
    @peterobinson52287 ай бұрын

    Top notch work! As a mold maker myself the only critique I would have is your clothing options. How do you not itch like crazy?!?!

  • @mattr4078
    @mattr40787 ай бұрын

    Been waiting for this video all day, addicting build series bro!

  • @TofuAutoWorks

    @TofuAutoWorks

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks man, always cool to hear!

  • @kadettcforumaustria9817

    @kadettcforumaustria9817

    7 ай бұрын

    #metoo

  • @toniweak
    @toniweak7 ай бұрын

    36:30 :D I love this series. I cannot wait to see the finished kit on the car.

  • @GuntanksInSpace
    @GuntanksInSpace7 ай бұрын

    The molds are looking stellar, and holy crap that's a lot of sanding! Even more than usual!

  • @ilyasminbagisov7313
    @ilyasminbagisov73137 ай бұрын

    Oh, we need a trip to the nature with your Miata 🤩

  • @AlteredCarbons
    @AlteredCarbons7 ай бұрын

    great work man, ima head back and watch the other video's i missed. i cant wait to see the finished product.

  • @leftoff3rd
    @leftoff3rd7 ай бұрын

    I enjoy this artistic video like a Hollywood movie.

  • @911fabien911
    @911fabien9117 ай бұрын

    Unbelievable! What a job!!!

  • @ReKo_noire
    @ReKo_noire7 ай бұрын

    Waiting for your videos is like waiting for christmas

  • @HRTWORKS
    @HRTWORKS7 ай бұрын

    丁寧な作業は観ていて心地良いです。

  • @bigsquatchsasfoot1964
    @bigsquatchsasfoot19642 ай бұрын

    I’ve been looking to design a wide body kit for my ford streetka so looking around for pointers as I’m new to it and found your vids . Impressive skills dude , lots and lots of work but your results speak for themselves you really know your stuff and your attention to detail is amazing ! Super job enjoyed the vid and learned a lot 👍

  • @quakxy_dukx
    @quakxy_dukx7 ай бұрын

    I just spent the last 25 hours on a train and it sucked. Your incredible work has made me feel a bit better

  • @TofuAutoWorks

    @TofuAutoWorks

    7 ай бұрын

    Sorry to hear that, but glad these videos could help you out.

  • @user-dl5oe3it4k
    @user-dl5oe3it4k7 ай бұрын

    Awesome watched the video at one breath ❤️‍🔥

  • @GR--gm6ge
    @GR--gm6ge7 ай бұрын

    お疲れ様です! 楽しみにしていた動画が公開されたのでソッコーで観ました!笑笑 いやぁー ジージア(G-GEA)良い感じですね~ 今回も長時間お疲れ様でした。 無理なさらずゆっくりと進めてください。

  • @VuongHungVu12392
    @VuongHungVu123927 ай бұрын

    helle guy, we have long video

  • @5ylokTheDefiled
    @5ylokTheDefiled7 ай бұрын

    There videos are always a treat

  • @jotterson1156
    @jotterson11567 ай бұрын

    Such an intense amount of work

  • @TherieMade
    @TherieMade7 ай бұрын

    You definitely have a passion for this project. Great job congrats on the dedication!

  • @christophefrerot3031
    @christophefrerot30317 ай бұрын

    Ces un kit que tu vas fabriquer et mettre en vente après avec tout les moules que tu fais, je pense que tu trouverais preneur, même si ces à petites échelle, tu sera le seul fabricant d’un kit unique qui déchire, 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @sulemaniakiri
    @sulemaniakiri7 ай бұрын

    That's the neatest fiberglass work I have ever seen!!!!! Greetings from Kenya.

  • @florisvideler
    @florisvideler7 ай бұрын

    Its mindblowing how much work goes into this project, i cannot wait to see how everything turns out!!!

  • @64Pete
    @64Pete7 ай бұрын

    You're a craftsman and and artist, no word a lie. It's an education watching you work. Thanks, and stay safe. ✌🇦🇺

  • @cyclonicleo
    @cyclonicleo7 ай бұрын

    So much work, but the prep paid off. Well done!

  • @ST3BN87
    @ST3BN877 ай бұрын

    Nice job

  • @RooMan93
    @RooMan937 ай бұрын

    I may have been sat this whole time in my comfy gaming chair watching you do all the work, but I still feel this was a team effort.

  • @TofuAutoWorks

    @TofuAutoWorks

    7 ай бұрын

    Yeah man we crushed this one, good job team!

  • @orboffire
    @orboffire7 ай бұрын

    amazing work my guy, this car gonna be one of a kind, looking forward for the end results :)

  • @KawaRaider
    @KawaRaider7 ай бұрын

    Yes!

  • @Globule74
    @Globule747 ай бұрын

    I Can't wait to see how you will handle the symetrical opposite side molds/fenders

  • @davidfrancies8105
    @davidfrancies81057 ай бұрын

    Your giving my dual action sander performance anxiety! great video

  • @azkga
    @azkga5 ай бұрын

    あなたの作業は非常にクールです😍 応援しています! 日本より🇯🇵

  • @troywilliams2101
    @troywilliams21017 ай бұрын

    Best how to videos I've seen on KZread

  • @alpha8540
    @alpha85407 ай бұрын

    Amazing work dude

  • @daedalus_20v
    @daedalus_20v7 ай бұрын

    This man sweeps up all his loose fiberglass trimmings and paints it green to make a lawn and I think that's beautiful. 🥲

  • @RFreak64
    @RFreak647 ай бұрын

    The quality of not only work but content you put out is inspiring! Im currently working on a custom bumper for my Miata and watching you make these molds almost makes me want to make a mold of the bumper once its done and make a Carbon version for myself lol Keep up the good work brother.

  • @B-GAMING-hl6uu
    @B-GAMING-hl6uu7 ай бұрын

    cant wait the final result 😈

  • @thepurpleteletubbie44
    @thepurpleteletubbie447 ай бұрын

    Just have to say mate, as a long time watcher/subscriber of yours, and an even longer collector of Hot Wheels, congrats on having your Miata chosen as your round winner !!!! 🤘 Cant wait to have the mini version a part of my collection 😊$

  • @tshart942
    @tshart9427 ай бұрын

    Quel travail de fou... 😱 superbe boulot. Un grand bravo. 👏👏👏

  • @Carlos.G
    @Carlos.G7 ай бұрын

    This thing is awesome. Have not seen one of those in over 20 years! I would love to daily something like this ❤

  • @dadara1000
    @dadara10007 ай бұрын

    Great work 👏

  • @Dimian7
    @Dimian77 ай бұрын

    Gah dayum mate, still sickest build on yt

  • @encrenoir6097
    @encrenoir60977 ай бұрын

    This is next level meticulousness ❤❤❤

  • @OMYOXSS
    @OMYOXSS7 ай бұрын

    tidak sabar menunggu hasil nya 🤩

  • @Sasasala386
    @Sasasala3867 ай бұрын

    This is surreal ❤

  • @lecookz
    @lecookz7 ай бұрын

    love these videos always

  • @drericshannonparr
    @drericshannonparr7 ай бұрын

    Great idea to make longer videos from more material. Sometimes, people want to see more of the processes such as the hiccups, mistakes, and production flaws, too. Looking great, brother.

  • @TofuAutoWorks

    @TofuAutoWorks

    7 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate, that was my thinking yeah. I figured I'd just film everything and make the video as long as it needs to be and people can just skip through it if they want or watch the whole thing. I find a lot of people appreciate having every single step shown so they can follow the process.

  • @user-xe5tf4gy4w
    @user-xe5tf4gy4w7 ай бұрын

    Мужик ты крут, столько упорства я еще не видел. Все очень круто получилось, мастерски сработал и показал. Спасибо за пояснения, с ними более все понятно.

  • @autopassion27
    @autopassion277 ай бұрын

    The result is amazing 😮 great job mister!

  • @eedgaar_9945
    @eedgaar_99457 ай бұрын

    Nice job!!

  • @thomashoekstra3037
    @thomashoekstra30377 ай бұрын

    Nice job 👌🏼

  • @adriaannguyen3778
    @adriaannguyen37787 ай бұрын

    Insane man, keep it up!

  • @hornox4life
    @hornox4life7 ай бұрын

    Almost ready! Next project: rear bumper? 😁

  • @mcfly9320
    @mcfly93207 ай бұрын

    Yeah finaly a new video:-)

  • @Jay-the-Zed-slayer

    @Jay-the-Zed-slayer

    7 ай бұрын

    I thought I was the only one lol😂😂😂😂

  • @presetts7064
    @presetts70647 ай бұрын

    Looking great. They are going to come out slick

  • @redfr13
    @redfr137 ай бұрын

    An incredible amount of work!

  • @xDannyBeats
    @xDannyBeats7 ай бұрын

    Absolutely great work man! I respect the amount of work going into these molds, not to mention the work to make an entertaining video. Thanks dude! Keep it up!

  • @UYC.
    @UYC.7 ай бұрын

    Amazing work😊

  • @gordonzola7772
    @gordonzola77727 ай бұрын

    Et voilà ! Nice !

  • @jacobh.3546
    @jacobh.35467 ай бұрын

    looks fantastic i cant wait to see more

  • @exteriortuning4247
    @exteriortuning42477 ай бұрын

    hi, I'm applying a glass wool with a density of 100 to the first layer of the matrix. it fits perfectly on the corners without leaving even small bubbles.

  • @GlassWerx
    @GlassWerx7 ай бұрын

    Amazing work and a lot learned just from watching all your videos. Can't wait to see more and if you do pursue this as a business I wish u well and success because your work is too notch and I hope that I could be even half as good as you are when I get started on my parts

  • @antbymcnair4297
    @antbymcnair42977 ай бұрын

    Absolutely incredible. I've loved each and every video

  • @AnonCaliga
    @AnonCaliga7 ай бұрын

    👍🏻 Absolutely f**king love this channel. So relaxing to watch and the subtle little jokes that go unnoticed by most are hilarious. Keep up the great work and creativity bro! 👏🏻

  • @christophefrerot3031
    @christophefrerot30317 ай бұрын

    Hâte de la voir fini, un vrai quif pour ton taf afin de faire une réalisation unique, j’adore, 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @Mr-ut7nj
    @Mr-ut7nj7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this mega episode. I enjoy watching it!

  • @florianpinto9999
    @florianpinto99997 ай бұрын

    What a JOB!!!!! as usual! A great thank for your sharing and the detail explanation. You made an awesome JOB!!!!!

  • @crackdbrain34
    @crackdbrain347 ай бұрын

    As always love your work. I know you said you won't be fully bracing, but all our moulds, even small items were boxed with wood , simply for QOL , made buffing , and every step easier because they wouldn't move around, also we had holes for release with air. Chainsaw wedges are also excellent for release.

  • @TofuAutoWorks

    @TofuAutoWorks

    7 ай бұрын

    Yeah I was debating adding a couple "legs" to the sideskirt moulds so that it would sit flat on a table, but these moulds ended up so heavy that they barely move around at all. But the crazy thing is I recently went through a few of my moulds and refurbished them and all the ones that had wood bracing ended up warping. I used to work as a building contractor and the quality of the timber here is absolutely shocking, even when I got the most expensive treated stuff I could, it still ended up bending and twisting my moulds. I've used air to release my moulds in the past but I've found I have no real need for it these days, lately I barely even go around the whole flange before the part comes out.

  • @TomaAlimos27
    @TomaAlimos277 ай бұрын

    I don't know what to say, you already know you did a great job! ( Comment for the algorithm.)

  • @WalletMonkeys
    @WalletMonkeys6 ай бұрын

    I love the commitment and focus, enjoying the channel!

  • @jeanfrancoispoivre4438
    @jeanfrancoispoivre44387 ай бұрын

    Oh mon dieu !!beaucoup de travail mais fantastique..😊

  • @user-qi5dj3ei1k
    @user-qi5dj3ei1k7 ай бұрын

    keren sekali itu bang..rasanya jadi pengen belajar seperti itu...ini sungguh video yang sangat menginspirasi :]

  • @FJDPerformance
    @FJDPerformance7 ай бұрын

    The horror flashbacks though 😂😂😂

  • @d1specdrifter
    @d1specdrifter7 ай бұрын

    😂❤❤❤ another great video,bro. Very impressive. Keep up the great work.🤜🏼🤛🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @albegt98
    @albegt987 ай бұрын

    good job man 👍💪

  • @E9JMX
    @E9JMX7 ай бұрын

    Unreal lad ❤️❤️❤️

  • @chriswoodyear-smith5477
    @chriswoodyear-smith54777 ай бұрын

    Already know this outcome will be unreal. Makes me wish i didnt sell my stagea

  • @lxst333
    @lxst3337 ай бұрын

    amazing

  • @ZenRacingForza
    @ZenRacingForza7 ай бұрын

    You Sir a re AMAZING

  • @tyasspage
    @tyasspage7 ай бұрын

    I guess sometimes you just gotta make your own kit 😆, very nice job

  • @christophefrerot3031
    @christophefrerot30317 ай бұрын

    La qualité du kit est vraiment top top👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @user-tk9pv2cu7t
    @user-tk9pv2cu7t7 ай бұрын

    Excellent result! How will you mirror the other side?

  • @presetts7064

    @presetts7064

    7 ай бұрын

    He had someone scan them. Probably 3D print them is my guess

  • @matthewhall435
    @matthewhall4357 ай бұрын

    What a legend ! Could have just gone down to you local and ripped afew election signs down for some free corflut haha but anyway what an incredible job your efforts are seen !

  • @hanafee4113
    @hanafee41137 ай бұрын

    I love it❤

  • @anonymousanonymous-zz6mz
    @anonymousanonymous-zz6mz7 ай бұрын

    terbaik bossku. good job.

  • @marvsbazaar
    @marvsbazaar7 ай бұрын

    Holy crap this is incredible work. How on earth do you create the mirror sides?

  • @user-vm9sh6ie5t
    @user-vm9sh6ie5t7 ай бұрын

    Очень круто получается! И аккуратно

  • @josefhenriksson8199
    @josefhenriksson81997 ай бұрын

    You should install nitrous for the miata

  • @vertycat
    @vertycat7 ай бұрын

    Increible 😮😮😮😮 TOP 👌🏻👌🏻

  • @fabbemark5686
    @fabbemark56867 ай бұрын

    What is the benefits with using sealer over paint? Is it worth the time with having to sand all the way to 3000? No critique, just a question :) Loving this build!!!

  • @TofuAutoWorks

    @TofuAutoWorks

    7 ай бұрын

    In my old video you'll see that I used a 2 part epoxy primer as my sealer and what happens with the tooling gelcoat and resin is the heat combined with the styrene that is produced from the moulding process attacks the top layer of the plug. Even with almost 10 layers of wax and PVA, the epoxy still reacted with the gelcoat and caused the plug to stick to the mould. The polyester based sealer is made from effectively the same material as the gelcoat and so it sets to a similar hardness and has much better chemical resistance. As you can see it definitely pays off with how easily these parts released from the moulds. All of them but the sideskirts came straight off before I'd even finished applying wedges to all the perimeter. The reason I sand to 3000 is because I like a high gloss finish on my mould surface as this means that the parts I make will release incredibly easily and save me a lot of time. The benefits with a high gloss mould are that you also don't need to rely on PVA as a release agent and for all of my seasoned moulds, I can apply a single layer of wax and polish it off before spraying gelcoat and get a perfect release every time. Why I sand the plugs and not the moulds, is it's usually easier to sand plugs than to try and sand inside a mould.

  • @user-km9wy8qc3v
    @user-km9wy8qc3v7 ай бұрын

    Титанический труд.

  • @jaceNZ75
    @jaceNZ757 ай бұрын

    Orsum Work Dude👌Always look forward to the next episode👍#nissangtrstageaconversion

  • @blackholepanda4575
    @blackholepanda45757 ай бұрын

    I really like you projects, they look so good. Where did you get the cyberpunk miata wheels

  • @mohamedallie6430
    @mohamedallie64307 ай бұрын

    love your attention to detail. so know I suppose its all to do for the left side ? or do you have a quicker way to "copy and paste" ?

  • @fujie-web
    @fujie-web7 ай бұрын

    Good job Guy ;oP

  • @ChuckUnderFire
    @ChuckUnderFire7 ай бұрын

    When you take breaks and do other stuff, does dust become an issue with the buffed surfaces? Also, I can’t imagine how your skin must feel after all this fiberglass work.

  • @esc3311
    @esc33117 ай бұрын

    19:30小鳥のBGMが良い感じですね!

  • @punjabipotato3525
    @punjabipotato35257 ай бұрын

    Too much from good shit, is bad shit... take a Brake, load your batteries and come back strong again... love your work, skills and your detailing... good Job bro...👍👍👍

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