I have never used foil backed foam for plugs before but think it is going to be a bit of a problem for shaping and sanding. You mentioned using bondo to fill gaps. When I make foam patterns I use drywall joint compound. It dries slower but sands and shapes easier and feathering to the foam is better. Be sure you have the foam sealed completely before you make the fiberglass mold as some foams melt when coming in contact with resin. Your design looks good and will be an interesting addition to the car. Keep us posted on your progress.
I usually cover my bucks with copious wax then foil. The foil backed foam actually shapes quite well. I wanted a uniform single piece to play with. The smaller pink pieces suffice more often than not. I may try joint compound instead of bondo, thanks for the tip. I will be using a pva release agent and gel coat to hopefully get a solid mold. This will be my first carbon piece, and I'll admit I'm a tad nervous.
I have never used foil backed foam for plugs before but think it is going to be a bit of a problem for shaping and sanding. You mentioned using bondo to fill gaps. When I make foam patterns I use drywall joint compound. It dries slower but sands and shapes easier and feathering to the foam is better. Be sure you have the foam sealed completely before you make the fiberglass mold as some foams melt when coming in contact with resin. Your design looks good and will be an interesting addition to the car. Keep us posted on your progress.
I think California is the same but here if you paint the garage walls it is considered a finished room and you are taxed on it. When I was building my house in Cali the tax man came out after about three years and said that they would start taxing me on a completed structure. I was doing all the work my self and as money allowed. When I sold the house 10 years later I went around and did a few last details that never got done. I am anxious to see the finished lid.left over you might wanna finish your garage walls... after the car is finished of course.
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Great work on the cover/lid though!