How I made custom flares part 1

[95ModdedX]

This is a big project taking a long time to complete, I completed the right front including paint, before moving on to the next one so
I could drive the truck, often driving around with a half completed flare. Gluing and clamping the parts seemed to take forever.

TIPS: *cut the 1/16" pvc with tin snips and use files and sandpaper to clean edge.
*use bandsaw to cut 1/4" pvc into thin strips to build up the flare edge. Cut some thin strips at 45 angle for where top of flare meets built up area.
*scuff pvc where painting or gluing, this stuff is gloss.
*use heavy construction paper to make templates.
*use molding tape the entire length of where flare meets body (top and bottom) to keep out dirt and water.
*place molding tape along edge of flare, then cut the backing every 6" and pull back about an inch, fold that tab so you
can set the flare in place with only small areas of the tape sticking. Once positioned pull tabs to complete
*caulk along edge before installing flare, use masking tape to keep caulk off paint.
*using moulding tape means the flares can be removed



Parts: Amazon has it all

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Sheet, Opaque Gray, Standard Tolerance, ASTM D1784, 1/16" Thickness, 48" Width, 48" Length $28

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Sheet, Opaque Gray, Standard Tolerance, ASTM D1784, 1/4" Thickness, 12" Width, 36" Length $25

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Sheet, Opaque White, Standard Tolerance, UL 94/ASTM D1784, 1/2" Thickness, 12" Width, 12" Length $14.73

3M 03614 Scotch-Mount 1/2" x 15' Molding Tape (6-Rolls) $56

caulk, choose color to match truck

Glue-- I tried several from plumbing pipe glues to super glue, I ended up using ABS plumbing glue with some parts glued with Locktite super glue. You might have better luck with another type.

 

[95ModdedX]

part 2

part 2

 

[95ModdedX]

part 3

part 3

 

[toypaseo]

Nice job

 

[Paraphoe]

Really nice work on this. Do you have any pictures of the truck from further out? Would like to see how they look in relation to the rest of the rig.

 

[95ModdedX]

this shows a little better, can post more if wanted.......

 

[uccello]

Wow, that is some SKILL right there! I wish I had the patience...

 

[95ModdedX]

I'm one lucky person, my first good job was accessories installer at the import docks installing radios and A/C into VW Rabbits. I had this job at only two locations from 1976 thru 2006 when I retired. 30 years doing what I consider fun just can't be beat!!!! Probably 10,000 A/C installs, thousands of LeVan sun roofs in the 70's Rabbits and Subarus. Remember the Brat?
At the second location we could process up to 3-5000 cars a day. We had many days installing A/C with a dozen people and 4 charging machines running full time.
If it was offered on a new car I've installed it.

 

[OffTrac]

Impressive. When I started reading, I was under the assumption this was going to be ridiculous until I got to the pictures. Well done. Also like the grill/lights conversion.