Opinions Needed! Wiper motor cover.

[riprodder]

I got some white non textured high impact styrene today. Sorry but the black was special order and I'm too anxious to perfect this, but I'll probably paint it black for the finished product. I'll post a pick when I form one later.

[nismoracingsx]

Put me down for a purchase once you get it right.

[blueshark123]

any for s14. i have a extra motor for a s14 you can keep if you make me one

[riprodder]

Not yet but If you want to mail me your motor I'll make you the first one. Just let me finish up with this one first.

[nismoracingsx]

Any suggestions on doing a vacuum molding setup? I looked this up and looks like something I might use more than once = ).

[blueshark123]

ok just let me know

[riprodder]

It's a little more involved then the 30 sec. you tube videos show. After you build a vacuum plate or box the size of the part you want to make, you have to build a "from scratch" model of something you want to make or in this case you have to go through the ever long process of removing any under cuts on part (wiper motor) you want to copy so that the plastic will release from it after it cools. I used clay and card stock to reshape the wiper motor into something that could be molded. Now I've made a plaster copy of it out of the plastic part I pulled off of the motor. The plaster will let me tweek the final shape just right so that when I make the finished product it won't have the waviness of the clay in it or any other imperfections I find. Then I can either keep using the plaster one to make parts or I can cast a fiberglass copy if I need something a little more durable.

[Flicktitty]

looking forward to seeing the finished product.

[Big Zee]

Originally Posted by Walperstyle

Rain X. I don't get how you guys buy that stuff. Its basically a light Oil you are spraying on your windshield. I'd rather not have oil streaks on my car.

no oil streaks, a bit of hazing if its not properly buffed off right, but the first rain washes it off.
It's a glass polish, fills in the pores of the windsheild, so its a more smooth surface the water can't "cling" to it. works great in the showers also if you don't want to clean them a lot haha

[riprodder]

I've used rain x before too. You have to clean the glass exceptionally well. I recommend using Windex and wiping it off with newspaper before you apply it or else it will trap in anything on the glass. It does work really well for anywhere between three to six months.

But back to the main topic. I got to work on cleaning up my plaster model today. So far it's coming along nicely. I did have to add some to it because I wanted to clean up the connector area a little more but hopefully I'll be able to finish sculpting it tomorrow. I'll try to post a pic before I pull the first part off of it.

[riprodder]

I finally finished the plaster model. Here's a pic of it. I will try to form a part tomorrow if I have time after work.

[r33silvia]

lemme when you get the prototype right, i'll definately buy one man

[badbob2121]

Hm, i would probably be interested in buying a black one as well.

Cool idea

[scottie]

Cool idea. Never seen anyone do one like this. Interested in finished product.

[Trap Star]

Originally Posted by harrypotter

I have been thinking of fully deleting my wiper system. Just would suck to rain-x windshield constantly and have to worry about getting a ticket.

So I am interested, make it and let's see pics!

It's not as bad as you would think. I did it in Tampa for a year without any major issues.

[pogstar]

any progress on this? Really cool idea!

[riprodder]

Sorry for not posting anything sooner but I got sick last week. Anyway, I formed two parts this weekend and they came out really nice. I'll post the pictures tomorrow once I have some better light.

[s13panic]

Not sure if it was in ur plans, but you may want to make some small vents on top of it so it doesnt overheat and prematurely wipe out the motor under constant duty. Nice work, def appreciate the solid effort.

[Jus Skott]

If you end up making these for people, PM this guy.

[riprodder]

OK folks. Here's the real deal. In these pics, first you'll see a couple of the loose covers, next you'll see the before and last is one with the cover installed. It's made from white styrene plastic and coated in Rustolium bed-liner coating for a nice slightly textured finish. Also as far as heat, the round (or chrome in this case) section of the motor is the part that would get hot if it even generates that much heat. It is not covered so additional ventilation is not needed. But thanks for the suggestion s13panic.

[riprodder]

I will make some more this week and will post an ad this weekend. I will be charging $35 shipped for these. So look for my ad if you are interested. Thanks.

[Flicktitty]

fucking do want! Expect a PM from me shortly...

[dopplganger1]

well I'm pretty sure I'm sold on this, I'll be looking for the ad

[jbretz]

pm me details once you make more. count me in for one shipped.

[harrypotter]

Looks nice! I want to see a full engine bay pic of your car also.

[bejota180sx]

add me to the list for one of these, i thought i would look stupid but that last product looks nice...

[sidewayz240]

Good work man, that looks great. I'll be keeping an eye out for your ad.

[leung]

Very nice, down to buy one of these as well. Maybe you could also think about selling these unpainted, since I'm sure some people might want to color match the cover with their engine bays.

[Zenki_516]

Very nice work dude!!!

[projectblak]

I want one can u do them in other colors ?? PayPal ready for u Brutha good work, I like little detailed things like this ...