MAKING A CUSTOM Air Suspension Controller Mount For A VW Transporter

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2019
  • Watch how I make a custom air suspension controller mount for a VW T5 Transporter
    This video shows the steps involved in fabricating a controller mount into a dashboard trim/ fascia. If you've been wanting to give custom fabrication a try, hopefully, this video has given you some insight into the process for you to apply to your own project. All the tools and materials used in this video are listed below. The process shown can be applied to any plastic-to-plastic fabrication. The best advice I can give you is to have patience, work meticulously and ultimately have fun creating.
    Thank you for watching.
    Equipment & materials used in this video:
    VW T5 stereo fascia: Supplied by customer
    Universal Accuair controller mount: rtacaraudio.co.uk/collections...
    Dremel 3000: www.amazon.co.uk/Dremel-Acces...
    Dremel cutting wheels: www.amazon.co.uk/Dremel-Speed...
    Dremel drum sander: www.amazon.co.uk/Dremel-Speed...
    Dremel aluminium oxide grinding stone (Cone bit): www.amazon.co.uk/Dremel-26150...
    Upol Dolphin Glaze filler: www.amazon.co.uk/Dolphin-Brus...
    Upol Plast-x 6 filler: www.amazon.co.uk/UPol-Plastic...
    3m two-part epoxy adhesive: refinishsystems.com/product/3...
    Two-part adhesive applicator gun: refinishsystems.com/product/5...
    CA glue/ Mitre-mate: www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsens...
    Wet and Dry sandpaper: Local body shop supplier
    3m 120 grit
    3m 220 grit
    3m 400 grit
    3m 800 grit
    Plastic Primer: Local body shop supplier (own brand)
    Matt Black paint: Local body shop supplier (own brand)
    Filler mixing pad (Onion pad): www.amazon.co.uk/Starchem-Bod...
    IPA (Dilute 1:1 with water): www.amazon.co.uk/Hexeal-Grade...
    Microfibre cloths: www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics...
    FOLLOW ME:
    Instagram: rta_caraudi...
    Facebook: / rtacaraudio
    Website: rtacaraudio.co.uk
    Thank you.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 55

  • @user-dr6bh3po4j
    @user-dr6bh3po4j 6 місяців тому +4

    Man you deserve respect. Lots of hard work and patience. You deserve. your hands are made to bring quality.

  • @groovintothebeat101
    @groovintothebeat101 4 роки тому +13

    I very rarely comment on UA-cam videos, but after coming across your work on Instagram I couldn’t help myself. Your workmanship and attention to detail is unreal! Great work!

    • @RTAFabrication
      @RTAFabrication  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Dylan, I appreciate the support! 😁

  • @sayidbagus385
    @sayidbagus385 3 місяці тому

    I think I saw something very overwhalming. it's about workmanship, respect for a job. I really love your content 🥰

  • @TheNorthernmunky
    @TheNorthernmunky Місяць тому

    Absolutely stunning work

  • @user-rh5km2fy7b
    @user-rh5km2fy7b Рік тому

    My respect. *Its amazing*

  • @timcotterill5090
    @timcotterill5090 2 роки тому

    Amazing work

  • @wulliest
    @wulliest 3 роки тому

    Nice work, good to see hand made craftmanship is alive and well in Staffordshire

  • @user-rc3sn2cl7w
    @user-rc3sn2cl7w Рік тому +6

    все ваши работы выглядят как произведение искусства!

  • @buntykainth3699
    @buntykainth3699 3 роки тому

    That was just amazing, wow.

  • @BianShaw
    @BianShaw 4 роки тому

    Great attention to detail the audio for the caddy got me interested as its a OEM look and this well this is just art 👌

    • @RTAFabrication
      @RTAFabrication  4 роки тому

      Thanks Brian, appreciate you taking the time to watch through them 👍🏻

  • @vex123
    @vex123 5 місяців тому

    Love your passion and incredible workmanship!

  • @versus023
    @versus023 Рік тому

    you make greate video! thats a pleasure to watch!

  • @tanasemihai5002
    @tanasemihai5002 3 роки тому

    Nice relaxing music

  • @stephanemaciejewski7861
    @stephanemaciejewski7861 2 роки тому

    Lorsque l'on a du talent et que l'on y passe du temps, le résultat est toujours spectaculaire 👍 !!!!.
    Like an oem parts

  • @rodrigocastagno5588
    @rodrigocastagno5588 Рік тому

    amazing

  • @dominiczand5550
    @dominiczand5550 4 роки тому

    props fella. you're an artisan

  • @maconSTUFF
    @maconSTUFF 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful work mate... Sub'd

  • @marke293
    @marke293 2 роки тому +1

    Great skills Reece would you share what Rattle can product was used for the satin black finish as it has a great OEM look to it

  • @user-bl8db2tu3j
    @user-bl8db2tu3j 2 роки тому

    просто офигеть
    😀

  • @Mexmex1975
    @Mexmex1975 3 місяці тому

    Putty will crack underneath the paint, should have used UV resin/2 comp. But beautiful, a work of art.

    • @RTAFabrication
      @RTAFabrication  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks! I’ve made these for the past 10 years and never had any crack at the joints. It’s down to the prep work, properly V’ing the joint and correct adhesive choice for the application. The first filler I use is a two part filler that’s specifically designed for plastic applications, as it is semi-rigid so it’s able to flex slightly and doesn’t crack with temperature changes inside a vehicle. This is UPol plast-x 6, although nowadays I use HB Body F222 which is a very similar product. The second filler is a fine filler for addressing pinholes. It’s another two part filler that isn’t flexible, but is applied with minimal thickness so it has no structure to it for it to crack. Those fillers are specially for the automotive trade and are designed to be used for plastic bumper repairs, which is essentially the same process as creating these custom parts.

  • @camerontabrizi5349
    @camerontabrizi5349 3 місяці тому

    Your channel is amazing. What is the Black stock material you use and its thickness?

  • @tanasemihai5002
    @tanasemihai5002 4 роки тому

    put more videos to gain the subsribers . im a big fan . i follow you on insta. great work

    • @RTAFabrication
      @RTAFabrication  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks, appreciate your support! More videos to come on a regular basis!

  • @hamedhaidari8658
    @hamedhaidari8658 2 роки тому +6

    Hi amazing work, this type of content is more like of a time lapse start to finish thing. I was gonna ask if you ever gonna make more in-depth educational videos. like while going through each step explaining as well.
    not everyone is familiar with designing and producing, so it would also be a great opportunity for you to expand your audience and insightful to others.

    • @RTAFabrication
      @RTAFabrication  2 роки тому +6

      Thanks for watching Hamed! Yeah I’ve had quite a lot of people ask the same question as they’d like to learn about the techniques and materials used. I have planned on doing some informative videos around the subject of moulding. I have a project I’m currently working on that includes another mould so I’ll be talking more about the process in that video. Thanks again!

    • @MertNazmiSerin
      @MertNazmiSerin 2 роки тому +2

      we are waiting step by step education :)

  • @driessen16
    @driessen16 4 роки тому

    This really looks amazing but all the work you put in must make this piece very expensive doesn’t it?

  • @edoardobandini3293
    @edoardobandini3293 Рік тому

    Hi, I'd be interested in knowing the procedures for making the mold, all the phases you made in a video where you can see how you make the mold in two parts?

  • @vikingzeppelin
    @vikingzeppelin 2 роки тому

    I subbed

  • @brnktv
    @brnktv Рік тому +2

    What is that superglue-like material you're using, which you then proceed to spray with something immediately after? That would help immensely in my personal manufacturing. Incredible work, by the way. Love it.
    Edit: It would be nice if in the corner of the video, you could just post what material you're using at that moment. I know you have a list in the description, but it would be more helpful for us to see which is which.

    • @justarandom1
      @justarandom1 Рік тому

      It’s normal superglue and the spray is superglue accelerator.

    • @RTAFabrication
      @RTAFabrication  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching Travis! Gus is right, it’s a super glue with an accelerator/ activator. It’s commonly called CA glue, mitre mate or mitre bond and can be picked up from most hardware stores with the activator included. There are some more specialist versions that are different viscosities for different tasks. If you do a Google search for BSI Insta-cure, they do a range which includes water thin, thin, regular, thick and gap filling.
      I’ll definitely look at your suggestion of adding the materials as cards that appear referring to the material I’m using at the time. I am looking at putting together some videos where I explain a project I’m working on, including details of the materials I’m using, explanations of its uses/ benefits and why I use those over alternatives. Let me know if that sounds like something you’d be interested in seeing, I’m trying to gauge some feedback at the moment! Thanks again for watching!

    • @paulatreides6779
      @paulatreides6779 Рік тому

      @@RTAFabrication "...where I explain a project I’m working on, including details of the materials I’m using, explanations of its uses/ benefits and why" - this would be so good and helpful!

  • @aslanaslan1455
    @aslanaslan1455 2 роки тому

    this channel should take +100M SUSCR ......THANKS

    • @RTAFabrication
      @RTAFabrication  2 роки тому

      Thanks Aslan, really appreciate that! 👊🏻

  • @kenengel620
    @kenengel620 4 місяці тому

    What kind of paint did you use to finish that? I assume it's something that sticks to plastic well and won't scratch easily?

  • @jonivanart
    @jonivanart 2 роки тому +1

    Nice work...what is the black 2 part filler you used at first?

    • @RTAFabrication
      @RTAFabrication  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks Jon. That’s a project from U-Pol called Plast X 6, although I now use a similar and in my opinion better product from HB Body called Bumpersoft F222. It’s still a polyester body filler but its specific application is plastics. It’s a polyester filler that has some flex which is why I use it on these trims because with the dramatic changes in temperature in a vehicle, it will not crack with the expansion or contraction of the plastic trim. Thanks for watching

  • @dennisaskeland4250
    @dennisaskeland4250 Рік тому

    what's the name of this music??'

  • @justinelliott293
    @justinelliott293 Рік тому

    What is the adhesive/spray that you were using?

    • @RTAFabrication
      @RTAFabrication  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Justin! The glue and spray combination is a cyanoacrylate adhesive with an activator spray. It’s basically (or actually is) superglue. It’s commonly referred to as mitre mate or mitre bond as well. You can also get different viscosities, there’s one that’s like water, thin, regular, thick and gap filling. The different viscosities are from a more specialist range, but an every day one from a hardware store will be like a regular super glue. Hope that helps!

  • @fidelisconcurso5935
    @fidelisconcurso5935 Рік тому

    what do you use to cure super glu?

    • @RTAFabrication
      @RTAFabrication  Рік тому

      The super glue is a glue that comes with an activator spray. It’s technically a cyanoacrylate adhesive with activator spray. It’s commonly called CA glue, mitre mate or mitre bond and can be picked up at most hardware stores. You can get specialist versions of different viscosities, water thin, thin, regular, thick and gap filling. If you search for BSI Insta-cure you can see their range of different viscosities.

  • @ISinicyn
    @ISinicyn 2 роки тому

    Stop the video at 5:00 and tell yourself: At least he tried. Then close UA-cam.
    Joke🤣. The result is great!

    • @RTAFabrication
      @RTAFabrication  2 роки тому

      Haha 😂 thanks for watching man 👊🏻