[Mk2] [Turbo] Crystal clear toblerones

[gazrev1tubby]

Hi all, some of you may know that i've been doing some custom mods to my 2 recently. The next on the list was clear toblerones to compliment the crystal clear sidelights in my front bumper.

I know Wolfie used to sell these, not sure if he still does - but thought i'd have a crack myself.

They are in the VERY early stages of being complete but here's a taster of my first attempt, the prototype I call it





There are a few bubbles and imperfections in the finish but now I know what's possible, I can make better moulds and use a slightly different process :th:

Thoughts ?

[Ryan S]

they look great mate, i'd assume you'd have to get orange bulbs??? i'd want a set £££££ pm price

[gazrev1tubby]

Thanks matey As mentioned, this is purely a prototype - the finished product will hopefully be flawless

And bang on bud, orange bulbs to replace the standard clear ones - or even the chrome bulbs that flash orange might look better ?

Should be complete over the next few weeks as I do this purely in my spare time but i'll put progress pics up as I go

[uglee]

Go LED as it's clear until it lights up. Also looks very cool.

[pete28]

let me know mate i will have a set ....

[alan7]

they look cool mate is there no end to what you can do lol

im starting my bonnet tomorrow

im gonna do what you did and use fibreglass to build the sides up have you had any cracking at all ????

also what fibreglass did you use was it the really thick coarse stuff

[gazrev1tubby]

Thanks for the great comments guys, watch this space for progress

Alan, I've had no cracking at all mate, in fact i'm very pleased with how well it's held up I used a layer of fg tissue first as it's very easy to work with, then built up the subsequent layers using the coarse matting. I used about 5 - 6 layers in total and it's extremely strong

[alan7]

nice 1 mate ill let you know how i get on

i will do the same did you just add the fibreglass to the underside and filler on outer or did you also glass the outer side too

[gazrev1tubby]

Just glassed the inside matey

[alan7]

sweet mate thanks for that

[carlos9999]

very nice indeed

i would love some of these...

[SWAGGER]

Hi all,
Just registered to your site. I am a member of mr2.ie. Hope all is well with you guys!

The Toblerones really bug me, dying to get rid of them. Was googling and came across this post on your site. When you have these moulds complete, could you please let me know? Id deffo be interested in a set and im sure a lot of the other lads would be too.

Thanks,
Steve.

[gazrev1tubby]

Cheers bud, and no problem

I've completed the mould now but have been having issues with air bubbles in the finish. I've got a couple of techniques to try and will keep this thread updated as I progress. Should see some good results very soon

[SWAGGER]

Excellent, ill keep an eye on this thread and as soon as your ready and happy with the finished result, I'll order a couple of sets from ya mate.
Cheers!

[jit]

evening, matey, good work there, cant wait to see the final product, orange jus doesnt look right!!! let me know when theyre ready to be purchased!!!

cheers

[BLZ-8027]

When you finish these fancy having a go at the flat American spec type ? they would look good in clear ,ive got a set you can have as a starter

[gazrev1tubby]

When you finish these fancy having a go at the flat American spec type ? they would look good in clear ,ive got a set you can have as a starter

Thanks again guys, i'm almost there now I promise !!!!! And yeah definately mate, if you have a set that you don't mind lending me for moulding purposes then I should be able to do them without any probs

[Mike 'MR2' McHugh]

When you finish these fancy having a go at the flat American spec type ? they would look good in clear ,ive got a set you can have as a starter

Didn't know they existed . ... would have been looking for them for my Na . .. .

Regarding the Clear Tobes.....they look brilliant !!!!! Mines u/k converted but i would have had my name down for these. IMO everyone who has toblerones should buy a set of these !!!

[ricky2]

Can you still make these please

[Ryan S]

I'd have a set even with Air bubbles:):)