The manufacturing steps of our GRP parts (hand lamination)
1. Model and mold making
Each of our fairings has been specially developed for each motorcycle model. Starting with the model construction, in which the later workpieces are designed and constructed. After the idea in the head and the first sketches, the prototype is modeled with clay, cardboard, putty and other malleable materials. Based on this prototype, a negative mold is then created from mold construction resin and glass fiber fabric.
2. Apply separating layer
At the beginning, a separating layer of wax is applied to the mold and polished with a cotton cloth after it has taken effect. This avoids a connection between the mold and the workpiece.
3. Apply top coat
After the separating layer has dried completely, the top layer resin (gelcoat) is applied. This layer forms the later surface and has special surface properties compared to laminating resins. Then the top layer has to dry a bit.
4. Laminate
After the top layer has dried, the trim panel is laminated. Glass fibers and laminating resin are laminated in by hand layer by layer. In general, the reinforcement fibers are aligned in the direction of the load. Everything then hardens for at least 24 hours at 25°C.
5. molding
Molding follows after drying. To do this, the mold is broken down into its individual parts and the component can be easily removed thanks to the applied separating layer.
6. grinding edges
For a clean finish on the workpiece edges, these are ground down after shaping and thus brought into shape. So the blank is finished
7. Attach nameplate
Each of our fairing parts, which requires a TÜV entry, has a nameplate laminated into it. This is clearly visible on the inside. This should be covered before painting.