The external tuning of a car is a kind of its uniform, the clothes by which both the car and its owner are greeted, of course. What details are related to external tuning? All kinds of body kits, pads, chrome parts, rear wings (they are also spoilers). Without exception, all cars, even before being manufactured, pass through the hands and eyes of designers who create one or another appearance for them, but it often happens that a happy buyer and owner of a car remains dissatisfied with this design, and then ... Then there is a need for improvement and external improvement your car, the search begins possible solutions. One of these decisions is an acute desire to buy a spoiler. However, you don't have to buy it at all. If you read the following general information about how to do do-it-yourself spoiler, then it is quite possible that your obsession with buying a store copy will disappear.
Material and tool options
There are several well-known ways to make a spoiler. Moreover, some craftsmen use tin blanks as the basis for the form, others use gypsum fills, others cut them out of wood or foam, and some, especially brave ones, can create a tuning masterpiece even from an ordinary newspaper. We will not take a specific example and dwell on it, because this is a matter of taste, skill, dimensions of your car and personal capabilities, but in any case, you will need the following set of tools and materials:
- a fairly large piece of fiberglass;
- reflective tape;
- two or three cans of paint;
- about the same number of cans of primer;
- approximately 3 kg of epoxy glue;
- five pieces of brushes for applying paint and glue;
- two rolls of sandpaper (large, for shaping and fine, for grinding).
By the way, get ready to work hard and painstakingly, because in a day or two such work cannot be done in any way. In general, expect to spend at least two weeks if you want a nice and neat spoiler.
The nuances of each material
- When working with iron, be careful and attentive to the edges of the cut out pattern, because metal can seriously damage not only clothes, but also your own hands.
- When using foam as a template, consider its hardness and density. For its processing, both ordinary sandpaper and a file or even a sharp clerical knife can fit.
- Gypsum molds are good because when poured, they take almost any shape that you have in mind. But do not forget that gypsum is a heavy and very fragile material. From one wrong move, it can not only split, but also turn into dust. In addition, you still have to make some form where it needs to be poured. It is better to use the same foam or wood.
- Well, the most masterpiece way - newspaper. To make the basis for a spoiler from such an unusual material, a lot of intelligence is not needed. It is enough to unfold the sheet, twist it very tightly into a tight tube, fixing it around the edges with glue so that it does not unwind, and then repeat these operations several times, laying the newspaper tubes one after the other, depending on the size of the spoiler being designed.
Basically, it is far from full list all kinds of materials suitable for use and the manufacture of a spoiler. If the theory is clear to you, then you can make the base from anything - even from a crumb of bread, like criminals in prisons.
Final process
After making the base, you must make the so-called "reinforcement". Simply put, taking the finished base, you need to give it a specific desired shape and clothe it in several (three to four) layers of fiberglass. Then the entire structure must be impregnated with epoxy glue, allowed to dry and harden, and a primer applied. After applying and drying the primer, the product is carefully (precisely carefully !!!) sanded with sandpaper so that the aerodynamics are perfect, and then painted and dried again. Finally, a reflector tape is glued to the rear of the finished spoiler, although this is not necessary, and the spoiler is installed on the trunk lid, for example. Now your car will take on a sporty and fast-moving look, and you will be greeted exactly by the clothes you made yourself.
And just for fun:
Before you get to work, you should find out what types of spoilers are and what their purpose is. This will help determine the manufacturing method and speed up the result.
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DIY spoiler
Tuning or functionality?
When talking about tuning a car, a spoiler or a wing is most often presented. A rear wing is an additional part of a car, which, due to the gap, increases downforce at high speeds, above 80 km / h. This ensures greater vehicle stability and traction. pavement. Calling it a spoiler is not entirely correct, but most motorists know it by this name.
A spoiler or, more precisely, a linden spoiler is a part of a different purpose and it does not need a gap for this. Its task is to reduce air turbulence and reduce the drag coefficient. Usually it is mounted on the trunk lid, especially if there is a sharp transition from a horizontal surface to a vertical one.
The wing and spoilers can be installed on the car during production initially or during operation by the car owner himself. Installed and made independently, they usually have a decorative function and do not fulfill their intended purpose. If the rear wing is installed incorrectly or incompletely, the car also loses specifications ah, and in this case, the spoiler has a negative effect on the car.
Wing - a mandatory element sports cars when driving on race tracks. The cars have an adjustable rear wing, which is automatically activated when the pilot presses the gas pedal. This detail significantly increases speed on straight sections and helps with overtaking.
The wing is an essential element of sports cars
In order for the wing to cope with the task, it is installed not only on the rear of the car, but also on the hood and on the sides, the so-called body kit and sill extension, respectively. Otherwise at high speed as a result of work rear spoiler the car will rise above the expensive front end. The body kit in the car also acts as an additional cooler for the internal parts of the car, thanks to the redirection of the air stream.
The disadvantages of the wing include:
- decrease ground clearance auto;
- poor visibility in the rear window;
- a considerable cost if you buy ready-made and high-quality.
If you are going to buy a spoiler, pay attention to the material and manufacturer. A quality product will not be cheap. A professional master should install such a part, it is better not to do it yourself.
The material for the manufacture of the wing can be:
- fiberglass - the most popular;
- ABS plastic - light, plastic, becomes brittle over time;
Spoiler of a new sample from ABS-Plastic
- silicone with organosilicon polymers;
- carbon - excellent performance, but high price.
Spoilers can also be custom - these are designer single copies - and factory ones, which are produced in large quantities. The rear wing can be attached to the car body with double-sided tape or self-tapping screws, if the design is with racks. Depending on the design, steel or aluminum is used for the racks.
Making your own spoiler
Many motorists are engaged in the manufacture of a trunk spoiler with their own hands. This significantly saves money and in some cases looks no worse than expensive tuning parts.
Before you start making a wing yourself, you should purchase materials and tools for work. You will need:
- foam for the base, thickness 5 mm;
- paint in spray cans to match the car;
- metal sheet, thickness up to 1.5 mm;
- epoxy adhesive;
- carbon fiber.
You will also need brushes, sanding paper and other little things.
Spray paint
Do-it-yourself work on creating a wing begins with cutting out the foam base. Racks are made according to your preferences from a sheet of metal. Then the foam part should be glued to the posts and begin to glue the carbon fiber or fiberglass to the foam in layers using epoxy glue. Before gluing a new layer, let the previous one dry.
After the workpiece has dried, the future spoiler is primed and small irregularities are leveled with putty. Then you should grind the workpiece with fine-grained sandpaper, removing subtle roughness.
We paint the spoiler and, after complete drying, install it in the intended place of the car.
There is another way to make a spoiler with your own hands. Manufacturing technology is similar to the previous one. But as a base, they take not polystyrene, but gypsum. To do this, cut out the shape you like from the foam, line it with a film and fill it with plaster. There should be two such parts, they are glued together and begin to be glued with fiberglass. Further, the process is the same as in the previous method. This option, how to make a spoiler yourself, is more laborious, but also quite simple and affordable.
Making a spoiler for a car with your own hands
There is also a way on the Internet self-manufacturing based on mounting foam. You can spend a lot of energy on it, but the result is amazing. From the mounting foam on the car, previously wrapped with a film, form the base. Then cut out the desired shape and grind. Then epoxy resin and fiberglass are also used, but the putty mixed with fiberglass acts as the top layer and only then the usual one. The further process is similar to the rest: priming, grinding, painting, polishing. But as a result, the do-it-yourself visor on the rear window comes out indistinguishable from the factory one and looks like a native part of the car.
When manufacturing, it should be remembered that it does not matter how to make a spoiler for a VAZ or a foreign car, the main thing is that the result is worthy of attention and brings aesthetic pleasure to the owner.
On motorcycles, a part related to the spoiler is also installed - a fairing. Performs a protective function: the motorcyclist from the headwind and dashboard in case of an accident. Thanks to various, sometimes completely unique designs, it advantageously distinguishes the bike from the crowd.
And here there are ways how to make a fairing for a motorcycle yourself. By the principle of manufacture, they do not differ from those given above. The difference lies only in the shape of the fairing and its layout.
Foam spoiler
Some car owners, before starting work on creating a spoiler with their own hands, draw patterns on improvised materials - plywood, hardboard. With them, it is easier to perform sizing on the machine. You can also find ready-made drawings of various modifications of the wing on the network.
Whatever your decision on choosing a wing, spoiler and fairing, always be guided primarily by what functions you expect from them. Installing part for improvement only appearance without taking into account its capabilities can lead to unexpected results on the track.
Buy a factory spoiler or make it yourself - the decision is made by the car owner, based on their capabilities. But it is worth studying various photo and video materials on the Internet, manufacturers' offers and other nuances. If you are not sure about own forces, remember that sometimes it's easier to buy than to spend time making it yourself.
Not always spoilers from a car shop are suitable for your car. It happens that a few centimeters are missing. You can, of course, cut a brand new spoiler by making an insert of the required length, but you can make a spoiler yourself, while reducing its cost by almost half! And a nice bonus plus is that you can give the spoiler a shape to your own taste. We stock up on time, and - for the cause.
When choosing between polyurethane foam sealant and foam plastic, we tend to favor the latter, due to the obviously low comparative cost. We need a sheet of foam, 5 cm thick and 1 × 1 m in size. We cut the wing blade diagonally, otherwise, the width of the sheet is simply not enough. Next, we make a stand for the number.
As is known, Japanese numbers smaller than Russian ones and more square, which is why our numbers do not look good in the places allotted for them. We cut out the blank, take the epoxy glue in a paper box. Instead of fiberglass, old silk fabrics from unnecessary things are suitable. It will take you a couple of days to glue the stand and it will also take a few days to sand and paint. In this case, it is better to take the paint in spray cans, we will cover it with varnish on top.
The result is this:
Then ... not a spoiler - a lip. Its easier to make. We remove and turn the bumper, glue the foam blank. She weakly kept on the bumper with silicone auto sealant. Take it off and shape it. Then we wrap it with polyethylene bags. You can use women's tights. Just stretch them in two layers on the form and coat with epoxy glue. After they are completely dry, we pull out a blank from the lip.
And in order to avoid problems with this, packages are just needed, since epoxy does not stick to them. Only after a few days or even a week, it completely polymerizes, although it seems to have dried up after a day. However, much here depends on the hardener, more precisely, on its quantity: the more it is, the faster the epoxy polymerizes, but it turns out to be more brittle. It's good, for flexibility, to add a payer.
Even after that, the glued lip does not have the required strength, so from the inside we glue two more layers of silk fabric and a reinforcing mesh for strength. But instead of silk, it is better to use fiberglass or carbon fiber so that the lip does not crumble! Even the reinforcing mesh does not help! Then we proceed to grinding, after which we apply a primer, and proceed to painting.
Let's get to the spoiler. We make fasteners by cutting out plates from 1.5 mm sheet steel, drilling holes in increments of 2-3 cm, 3 mm wide, and welding two 6 mm nuts at the base. After that, we glue them into the foam blanks we have.
Then we glue the blade of the wing with two layers of fabric and do the assembly. We apply glue with a brush, and then wash it in a solvent or under running hot water. You should not immediately prepare a lot of glue, more than 200 ml, it is difficult to use it all in one go.
To prevent foam crumbs from sticking to you, touch the faucet often - this will help remove static. It is best to glue up to 3 layers of fiberglass at intervals to cure the resin. This process is several times accelerated at temperatures up to 120 C.
We glue the spoiler, perform puttying and painting with three cans of black paint.
You can make the glass for the stop bar from plexiglass or plexiglass, but in this case, it is made of epoxy.
New spoiler installed. Let's summarize the materials used:
polystyrene - one sheet;
fiberglass about 2 m.;
fixings and welding;
12 mm LEDs - 2 pcs.;
neon lights in the spoiler;
two cans of paint;
3 cans of primer;
epoxy glue about 2 kg.;
wires - 2 meters;
Chinese brushes - 3 pieces;
sandpaper.
And all this work took 2 months. If you have enough enthusiasm, get down to business! But to paint all the same, it is better in the cabin.
VAZ 2106 is one of legendary cars Soviet automobile industry. He won the love of many domestic motorists and is still very popular. The paradox is that this model does not differ in any special characteristics or appearance. It cannot boast of the comfort of passengers staying in it.
That's what is really present in it - it is humility to its owner and readiness to fully adapt even to his most unexpected desires. With the "six" you can do anything right in your garage. In this article we will discuss the topic "Tuning VAZ 2106". Consider three areas of improvement:
- change in appearance;
- technical improvement
- improving passenger comfort.
Many stop only on the fact that they perform classic tuning of the beard, headlights and put on casting. But you can find a lot of ways to improve your car. We will not fully consider all possible types of modifications. We will touch on only the most common and affordable methods.
Change in appearance
Body painting
This is a type of tuning that will instantly completely transform your car. The painting of the VAZ 2106 in mother-of-pearl color looks especially impressive. You can choose similar shades. This procedure alone can turn your old man into a newfangled handsome man!
In addition to painting, the body is decorated with numerous stickers. Pictures on the body give the appearance of the car a fashionable retro note and a special style. But this kind of “decoration” is not for everyone.
headlights
These are the eyes of the car. If you want to give a beautiful look to your six, you can't do without modifying them. Tuning headlights on the VAZ 2106 - the main element external tuning. Often it is the headlights that are remembered in the design of a car in the first place. No wonder BMW pays so much attention to them. And although BMW is our favorite six as before China, this design element can still be significantly improved.
If you want to change something minimum investment money and time, you can get by with cheap overlays and reflectors. Replace conventional light bulbs with halogen ones. There are many color shades for light on the market.
If money and time are still available, then advanced headlight models can be installed. To do this, you will have to modify the body configuration and make changes to the mounting system.
Radiator grille
Another spectacular way to transform the “face” of your car is tuning the VAZ 2106 radiator grill. With it, you can give character. Your six can become cute and beautiful, or they can acquire brutal masculine traits. There are many different models with modified shapes and colors on the market.
Alloy wheels
Do-it-yourself tuning for a VAZ 2106 car is very easy to do. Sometimes it's enough just to put alloy wheels to completely transform the look of a classic. It makes no sense to make big changes to the appearance of the car, if it will be classic iron wheels. Casting can add more style and enhance dynamic characteristics. Casting is lighter than iron, so the wheel load is reduced on the suspension. These discs cool faster. Thanks to the integrated ventilation holes, it is possible to better cool the elements brake system.
If you use low profile tires, you can put wheels with a larger diameter. This will improve the maneuverability of the Zhiguli. In addition to casting, there are also forged and light alloy models.
Muffler
The standard version can easily be replaced with a straight-through muffler, which has two exhaust pipes with a beautiful chrome design. It would seem a trifle. But the real beauty lies in the details! Moreover, this modification alone increases engine power by 15 percent. And the noise of the exhaust system will be significantly reduced.
Body kits (skirts, bumpers VAZ 2106, spoilers)
Native bumpers and other body kits do not look very good on the six. If you put a five bumper on the VAZ 2106, tuning will be inexpensive. He looks much nicer. And there will be no questions from the traffic police.
But if you want to give the car a daring racing look, you will have to fork out for more expensive tuning of the VAZ 2106 bumper: buy sports models. But remember that technical inspection can cause problems.
Hood
On the standard hood of the VAZ 2106 there are two holes that are designed to supply air to the stove fan. In stores you can find different types air intakes for 2106. Tuning the hood with this design element will add a touch of completeness to the design of your six.
Spoilers
The main purpose of a spoiler is to change the direction of air flow, making the car more stable at high speed. Thanks to the work of the spoiler, the car is pressed against the road, which increases friction, which means it improves the dynamic performance. But most VAZ 2106 owners love this product for another reason - it looks very nice.
There are hundreds of different modifications that have different shapes and materials of manufacture. The most beautiful and durable are made of aluminum. The cheapest ones are made of plastic. Rear spoilers are the most common. But there are other models designed for front and side installation.
Specification Improvement
Motor
On a VAZ 2106 car, it is not difficult and not very expensive to improve the operation of the engine. You just need to buy some spare parts and install them instead of standard elements. Similar tuning VAZ 2106 will allow not only to increase the power of the engine, but also to extend its service life. What can be put?
- Lighter valves, with the help of which the speed increases.
- Together with the valves put their bronze guides.
- Crankcase gas filter. It does not stand in the regular version, but plays important role. Thanks to his work, much less oil enters the carburetor and does not clog it.
- Turbine. It allows you to increase the speed limit of the six. Along with it, you will need to put special pistons marked "Turbo".
- Collectors. They not only help to improve work efficiency engine, but also create a special engine sound, similar to the roar of a supercar.
- Crankcase, which additionally protects the engine.
Carburetor tuning
The device of this element is quite simple, so it can be easily used to improve the technical characteristics of the Zhiguli. There are three classic methods for tuning a carburetor:
- On the throttle the spring is removed. This allows you to significantly increase engine power. However, this slightly increases fuel consumption.
- The standard diffuser has the designation 3.5. It is necessary to replace it with the one that is marked 4.5. And instead of a sprayer at 30, a similar part is installed at 40.
- A controversial option: an increase in jets. Although this gives a good increase in power, it greatly increases consumption.
Suspension
If you have modified the engine and carburetor, be sure to carry out appropriate work on the suspension. Otherwise, it will not withstand the increased load.
- Shock absorbers change. Instead of standard ones, more rigid ones with two sections or sports ones are installed. You can also put shortened modifications. Many people like to "lower" the VAZ 2106 in this way.
- Cross sections change. This makes it possible to improve maneuverability at high speed.
- Factory hinges are changed to tuned steel spherical ones. This not only makes the design more reliable, but also improves comfort while driving.
- Sports brake discs are installed. The rear brakes are changed to modern modifications. As for the brake system, it doesn't hurt to install a large cylinder as well.
- In order for the car to receive improved cross-country ability, a differential lock is installed.
All these works with the six are easily carried out in a garage with a pit or on a lift on their own.
Clutch
After the tuning work of the technical part, it is very important to check the operation of the clutch. The pedal travel should not exceed 130 millimeters. It would be best to put a new driven disk.
Transmission
If you have finances, you can put a sports gearbox, which differs from the regular gear ratios. These numbers are selected depending on the driver's driving style. Gears will switch much faster if you put a short-stroke backstage.
Comfort inside the cabin
Everyone wants to get maximum comfort in the car. However, not everyone has the money to buy expensive luxury cars. However, the good old six can be transformed beyond recognition and give it the features of a super-expensive BMW or Mercedes. Of course, this will cost a pretty penny, but it will cost much less than purchasing models of these brands.
For the VAZ 2106, interior tuning is carried out by the following methods:
Dashboard upgrade
Panel tuning can be done in any way. You can carry out minor tuning of devices on the VAZ 2106. For example, change the backlight of the devices. You can put new more beautiful devices. You can stick leather inserts in certain places. Or you can just put a beautiful instrument panel specially designed for the "six" with sporty look. Tuning a beard is a vast field for rich imagination.
Power windows
Installation electrical system lifting windows is an easy and cheap way to tune doors. You can easily replace the standard "twists" on both the front and rear windows.
Windshield heating
A very useful feature that will appeal to residents of cold regions. It is important to carry out the work correctly, as improperly installed heating can lead to bursting windshield in the cold
EUR or GUR
Any driver of the "classic" will be incredibly happy to feel how much easier it has become to drive a car thanks to the installed electric or hydraulic power steering system.
Warm
An improved model of the stove with an aluminum radiator, air ducts to the rear seats and good thermal insulation will allow passengers to easily endure a long journey along the highway even in the coldest winters. This necessary element comfort that every owner of the VAZ 2106 should take care of.
Noise isolation
Zhiguli have never been famous for good sound insulation. However, you can install Shumkov on your own right in the garage. You'll really have to spend a day or two with little experience in this area. However, the result will exceed all expectations. It is best to take good materials right away. Because a slight decrease in the noise level is unlikely to please you.
Audio
Good music is one of the main components of comfort during the journey. Noise isolation in itself will greatly enhance the sound quality on the track. However, good acoustics throughout the cabin and a powerful subwoofer will completely transform your city driving experience and cause a strong feeling of envy among the owners of most cheap foreign cars.
Seat replacement
The stock seats will need to be replaced. It's not even discussed. They are in no way adapted to travel in a car for more than 20 minutes. You can easily change them to those that are in the Ford Scorpio. These are much more comfortable seats that fit perfectly in place of the regular ones. You will have to tinker a little with fixing the structure. But a couple of hours of work is not too high a price to pay for a healthy and well-rested back and comfort over long distances.
Upholstery and seats
You can significantly change the character of your car by simply choosing the right interior upholstery for you. There are many options. You can choose the color and material of the lining that are most interesting to you, which will allow you to create the most individual personalized design inside the VAZ 2106 cabin.
Interior lighting
Via LED backlight you will not only add beauty to your cabin, but also make the process of boarding and disembarking passengers more convenient and safe. Indeed, at night it is so nice to see the thresholds and ceiling of the car.
Armrest
A very important element of comfort for both the driver and rear passengers. Today there are a lot of solutions for the VAZ 2106, which will allow you to organize a comfortable driver's armrest with a built-in glove compartment with several departments and even a cup holder. And for the rear passengers, you can introduce a middle armrest in the form of a table with cup holders and a compartment for things. And in order not to lose the third passenger seat, this armrest must be folded into the seatback.
Toning
Legislation in our country allows you to tint the rear window and rear side windows. This needs to be used. After all, tinting will not only allow passengers to hide from the eyes of people in the city, but also protect them from the scorching sun.
Air conditioner
Modern motorists cannot imagine life without air conditioning. What can not be said about the "happy" owners of the classics. However, today there are many solutions that allow you to put a conder even on the old six. There would be desire and money.
Luke in the ceiling
This is an indispensable attribute of all luxury luxury car models. But who said that you are not worthy of having such a feature in your Zhiguli? If you have finances and a familiar specialist, then you can put a large glass sunroof on the roof of the six, which will allow you to breathe fresh air on a hot summer day and admire the stars at night.
Many more can be listed various ways to carry out tuning the VAZ 2106. But we think that even all these methods will allow you to become the owner of a modern dynamic car with a luxurious appearance and a comfortable interior for a relatively “modest” amount.
To improve the appearance of the car, the market offers various tuning elements, including a spoiler. The spoiler will make the car more attractive, give it positive driving performance. You can make such an accessory with your own hands, giving it the desired shape. For independent work, expensive materials and special tools are not required.
What is a spoiler on a car
A spoiler is one or more special elements designed to change the aerodynamics of a car body by redirecting air flows. The main purposes of installing this part are as follows:
- reduction of aerodynamic drag;
- increase in downforce;
- fight against pollution of a car body.
It is worth mentioning that many install a spoiler as a decorative (tuning) element. Its fastening can be done in front, behind, on the roof or on the side of the car. With an individual approach, you can make a spoiler to order, which will allow even a serial car to stand out in the traffic flow.
The original spoiler from the tuning studio will make your car stand out on city streets
Pros and cons of installation
The spoiler gives the car the following qualities:
- attractive appearance;
- improved dynamics;
- increased adhesion to the canvas;
- reduction in fuel consumption;
- improving braking efficiency.
It needs to be clarified that positive traits of the element in question appear at speeds above 100 km / h.
The disadvantages include:
- high cost of structural elements;
- increase in fuel consumption with an incorrectly selected form or installation;
- fragile material of manufacture (plastic).
Auto tuning options
Today you can pick up a spoiler for almost any car, regardless of body type: from a sedan to a minibus. To make the choice easier, you need to understand in more detail by what criteria this tuning element is classified:
- at the place of installation;
- according to the installation method;
- by material;
- in form.
The main installation location of the spoiler is the rear of the roof or the trunk lid. It depends on the body type, as well as the size of the spoiler and its shape. You can attach a tuning element:
- using double sided tape. The option is appropriate for small spoiler sizes;
- bolt fastening. Many motorists do not like this method because of the need to make holes in the body part;
- fastening with brackets. The option is suitable for those cars that have a certain shape of the rear cover and a gap between the body.
What material is suitable for tuning
As for the material for the manufacture of the spoiler, the most common are:
- ARB plastic;
- ordinary plastic;
- fiberglass;
- polyurethane;
- aluminum.
In order to give preference to the construction of one or another material, it is first necessary to consider each of them in more detail, taking into account its chemical and technical characteristics.
Which shape to choose
Spoilers can be quite varied in form. To conclude whether this option is suitable or not, the part must be seen in front of you. There are cases when the shape of the element complements the part of the body, but basically the spoilers are represented by the most non-standard designs. With their help, you can give the car not only exclusivity, but also aggressiveness.
Spoilers can also be classified by design:
Rules for selecting a suitable spoiler
Today, many spoilers are produced for a specific car brand and model, but there are also universal options that are suitable for almost any car. The only difference is where they will be attached. The car itself should also be taken into account: if we are talking about the executive class, then the spoiler will obviously be an extra element in the design.
It is important to evaluate how the chosen accessory will look. To do this, just take the part, attach it to the car and see from the outside how it fits with its appearance. Many tuning studios have a special program with which you can choose best option, after which they are determined with the installation location of the element. If the spoiler is designed for a specific car, then this question does not arise.
It is better to purchase a spoiler without a paint layer, which will allow you to find the color that matches the car. An important point is the selection of a suitable mounting method.
In order not to make a mistake with the choice, it is better to contact only reputable tuning companies. Only in such studios you can install really high-quality products.
When choosing a spoiler, attention should be paid to the material: in many cases, the part is made of plastic, which is characterized by both low cost and short service life. The plastic spoiler under the influence of sunlight quickly burns out and breaks with minor impacts.
In addition, there is such a material as fiberglass. The part made from it rather quickly loses its original appearance and fails.
Carbon products are of better quality and, accordingly, more expensive. It is important to understand that a high-quality spoiler should be made for a specific brand and model of the car, taking into account the improvement of its aerodynamic characteristics. Therefore, one can only say about universal options that the level of their quality is questionable.
How to make a spoiler for a car with your own hands
When and why do you have to ask yourself the question of making a spoiler yourself? Today it is proposed big choice of the element in question and, it would seem, it is not required to do something with your own hands in this regard. But then the cost of a quality spoiler turns out to be quite high, and this indicator is not a guarantee that the desired effect will be achieved.
Therefore, some car owners design spoilers on their own, getting the desired design and the desired effect from installing such an element. A homemade accessory can be made using various materials that the owner chooses based on his imagination and free time.
Tools and materials
To start making a spoiler, you will need to prepare the following list of materials and tools:
- foam sheet;
- fiberglass about two meters;
- fixings and welding;
- paint in spray cans (2 pcs.);
- primer (3 cans);
- epoxy glue 2 kg;
- brushes;
- spatulas;
- mesh for reinforcement;
- sandpaper.
Depending on the specific design of the product, the main material is:
- gypsum;
- Styrofoam;
- mounting foam;
- metal carcass.
Stages of making a homemade spoiler
The whole process of creating a structure can be divided into several stages:
- mold making;
- material reinforcement;
- putty;
- painting;
- mounting.
It is best to use cardboard as a template. You can also use plywood, but this will lead to additional costs.
Regardless of the material chosen, after implementing the desired shape, be sure to try on the pattern on the machine. You need to make sure that the size is chosen correctly and the attachment points correspond to the intended places. You should make sure that the future product is symmetrical, for which the pattern is bent in half.
The frame can be made from different materials, but its main role is to keep the given shape at the beginning of the part manufacturing. The spoiler will be stiffened by fiberglass, as well as a layer of putty and paint. When choosing a filler, it is necessary to take into account the planned shape of the future product.
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Making a spoiler from foam and fiberglass
One of the important steps in creating a spoiler is proper design. "By eye" this element can not be done. The ideal option at the design stage, an engineer or an experienced person who is engaged in this type of tuning will be involved in the work.
After determining the dimensions and design, you can begin to create a metal frame.
- Quite often, in the manufacture of the rear spoiler, a 1.5 mm thick galvanized iron sheet is used, the edges of which are bent upwards. M6 nuts should also be welded to the base for subsequent installation of the product.
- The resulting frame is glued on all sides with foam blanks to increase the volume; mounting foam is also often used. The thickness of the foam is chosen at the discretion of the owner. You can cut it with an ordinary clerical knife or a metal sheet. The result is a matrix.
- When the spoiler blank is ready, fiberglass (glass carbonate, fiberglass) is used to stiffen it. A minimum of three coats of material should be applied at short intervals to cure the resin. Each subsequent layer should be denser than the previous one. It is necessary to strive to ensure that there are no air bubbles between the layers. The last layer of fiberglass must be coated with polyester resin. If desired, a brake light can be mounted in the spoiler, then the wires should be laid precisely at the stage of pasting with fiberglass.
- To obtain good adhesion, the surface of the product should be primed, after which putty is applied.
- The next steps are to clean the surface with sandpaper, this will give the spoiler as even a look as possible.
- At the final stage, the part is primed and covered with several layers of paint, and then varnished.
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Step-by-step production of a plaster spoiler
With the help of a material such as gypsum, you can make not only a matrix, but also a copy of your favorite spoiler.
- For pouring gypsum, we make a box of foam. Then we put the part matrix or the finished spoiler into it, after wrapping it in cling film to avoid damage.
- Fill the box with plaster. After the material hardens, we cut it into two parts. After removing the original, we will receive an exact copy of the form.
- To make a blank, we line the mold with a film and fill it with plaster.
- After it hardens, open the halves of the matrix and take out the workpiece.
- Subsequent actions are aimed at finishing, reinforcing and painting the spoiler.
To give the matrix strength, you should follow the same recommendations that are given for the manufacture of a foam spoiler.
How to make a foam spoiler at home
The procedure is simple, but requires care in order to avoid damage to the body coating.
- We close the upper part of the trunk lid with polyethylene, you can also use masking tape.
- We cover the prepared surface with mounting foam.
- We are waiting for the foam to solidify, then we form the future part with a sharp knife.
- In order to bring the product to the desired shape, you should use sandpaper.
- We also add rigidity to the product through the use of fiberglass.
- The final stages are similar to the previous methods for making an accessory.
The matrix can also be made from plasticine. The process is similar to the described sequence of steps for making a foam spoiler. Regardless of the method chosen, care must be taken to ensure sufficient rigidity of the structure. In addition, the fastening of such a tuning element should prevent its loss, ensuring reliable fixation.
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Anyone can make a spoiler for their "iron horse" if desired. To do this, it is enough to choose necessary materials and tools. It doesn't matter which car is being tuned - Niva Universal or mercedes benz ML. If you carefully follow the step-by-step instructions, the car can be made much more attractive, as well as significantly improve its technical characteristics.