Composite Fabricator · Auto Shaper · Physical Modeler

Michael
Burlas

Shaping dreams in carbon fiber and fiberglass — from concept sketch to race-ready production. 23+ years crafting bodies for Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Nissan/Nismo, and record-breaking race cars.

23+
Years Experience
5+
Top-Tier Brands
SEMA
Show Builds
909.263.7810 mikeburlas@yahoo.com
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About

Built by Hand.
Proven on Track.

Michael Burlas is a veteran composite fabricator and physical modeler with over 23 years of hands-on experience transforming raw materials into precision automotive body systems. From ultra-luxury exotics to record-breaking race cars, his work speaks through the machines it covers.

Specializing in carbon fiber and fiberglass fabrication, mold making, and prototype development, Michael has delivered precision components for some of the most demanding names in automotive — including Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Nissan/Nismo, and Factor X/FXMD.

His process begins at the concept stage and carries through to production-ready tooling — every shape, every surface, every seam built with the intent that it will be seen at SEMA or clocked at record pace.

Core Competencies
Carbon Fiber Fabrication
Fiberglass Layup
Mold Making
Prototype Development
Epoxy & Resin Systems
Vacuum Bagging
Foam & Clay Shaping
Secondary Bonding
Surface Finishing
CAD / Blueprint Reading
Tooling & Release Systems
Quality Control
Production Scaling
Material Inventory Mgmt
Notable Projects

The Work.

Record-Breaking Build · Factor X / FXMD
NSX Race Car — Full Widebody

Led the complete widebody fabrication for Factor X's record-breaking NSX race car driven by Billy Johnson. Managed the entire process from initial prototype shaping through production-ready composite body — meeting strict aerodynamic and structural requirements for competitive racing.

PROTOTYPE → PRODUCTION · MOTORSPORT
Seibon Carbon · Nissan/Nismo · SEMA
Chris Forsberg Nismo Frontier

Shaped and fabricated the widebody kit for Chris Forsberg's Nismo Frontier SEMA build, combining motorsport credibility with precision carbon composite craftsmanship.

SHOW BUILD · SEMA
Vorsteiner · Ultra-Luxury
Rolls-Royce Ghost Full Kit

Shaped and fabricated a complete body kit for the Rolls-Royce Ghost, meeting the exacting tolerances required for ultra-luxury vehicle production.

FULL BODY KIT · LUXURY
Vorsteiner · Exotic Supercar
Ferrari 458 Italia Full Kit

Designed and built a complete body kit for the Ferrari 458 Italia, delivering aerodynamic precision and show-quality composite craftsmanship.

FULL BODY KIT · SUPERCAR
Vorsteiner · Production Kit
Ferrari 599-VX Body Kit

Shaped and fabricated the full Ferrari 599-VX body kit from concept through production-ready tooling molds.

CONCEPT → TOOLING
Anderson Composites · Motorsport
C8R-Inspired Widebody C8

Fabricated a C8R race-inspired widebody conversion for the Corvette C8, translating motorsport aesthetics into street-ready composite bodywork.

WIDEBODY · COMPOSITE
Anderson Composites
Ford Bronco Widebody & Doors

Designed and built widebody fender flares and full replacement door panels for the Ford Bronco in composite materials.

WIDEBODY · FULL PANELS
Anderson Composites · JTP
JTP Widebody S550 Mustang

Fabricated the full widebody kit for JTP's S550 Mustang build, delivering aggressive proportions with precision composite construction.

WIDEBODY KIT
DC Comics / Kia · SEMA
Green Lantern Kia Soul

Built and shaped the Green Lantern Kia Soul in collaboration with Super Street, Kia, and DC Comics for the Justice League campaign — debuted at SEMA.

BRAND CAMPAIGN · SEMA
Gallery

Before & After.

Replace the placeholders below with photos of your work — before/after shots, shop photos, finished builds, and SEMA show floors.

C8R Widebody — Before, in shop on lift
C8R Widebody — Before · Shop Build · Anderson Composites
C8R Widebody — Before, rear/side shop view
C8R Widebody — Before · Rear Shop View
C8R Widebody — Finished Full Body Kit · Production Ready
C8R Widebody — Finished Full Body Kit · Production Ready
C8R Widebody Finished — Anderson Composites
C8R Widebody — Finished Build · Anderson Composites
GTD Style Hood — Carbon Fiber Wet Layup
Nismo Rogue SEMA — One-Off Spoiler · Carbon Fiber Overlay
Nismo Rogue SEMA — Spoiler Prototype Shaping
Nismo Rogue SEMA — One-Off Spoiler · Carbon Fiber Overlay Waiting for Polish
Nismo Rogue SEMA — Carbon Fiber Fender Flare Layup
Nismo Rogue SEMA — CF Fender Flare · Carbon Fiber Overlay
Nismo Rogue SEMA — Carbon Fiber Spoiler Wet Layup
Nismo Rogue SEMA — CF Fender Flare · Wet Resin Layup
Nismo Rogue SEMA — Fender Fiberglass Mold
Nismo Rogue SEMA — Fender Mold · Prototype Shaping with Fiberglass
Nismo Rogue SEMA — Finished Product
Nismo Rogue SEMA — Finished Product · Nismo USA
GTD Style Hood — Template Layout · Cardboard Prototype on Car
GTD Style Hood — Template Layout · Cardboard Prototype on Car
GTD Style Hood — Template Design · Off-Car Shaping
GTD Style Hood — Template Design · Off-Car Shaping
GTD Style Hood — Fiberglass & Body Filler · Sculpting Stage
GTD Style Hood — Fiberglass & Body Filler · Sculpting Stage
GTD Style Hood — Finished Carbon Fiber · Production Ready
GTD Style Hood — Finished Carbon Fiber · Production Ready
GTD Style Fender — Finished · Shop Pull
GTD Style Fender — Finished · Shop Pull
GTD Style Fender — Body Filler · Fitting Stage
GTD Style Fender — Body Filler · Fitting Stage
GTD Style Fender — Sculpting · Shaping Stage
GTD Style Fender — Sculpting · Shaping Stage
GTD Style Fender — Finished Carbon Fiber · Production Ready
GTD Style Fender — Finished Carbon Fiber · Production Ready
Nissan GT-R Widebody — Rendering to Reality
Nissan GT-R Widebody — Rendering to Reality
Nissan GT-R Widebody — Rendering to Reality
Nissan GT-R Widebody — Rendering to Reality
Showcase

Builds Through The Years.

A selection of notable builds and collaborations spanning over two decades of composite fabrication and automotive design.

Mazda RX-7 · Super Street Magazine Feature
Mazda RX-7 · Super Street Magazine Feature
Ferrari 599-VX · Vorsteiner Body Kit
Ferrari 599-VX · Vorsteiner Body Kit
Mitsubishi Eclipse · Fast & Furious Build
Mitsubishi Eclipse · Fast & Furious Build
SEMA Show Car
SEMA Show Car
Toyota Celica · Widebody Build
Toyota Celica · Widebody Build
Porsche 996 · Widebody Stance Build
Porsche 996 · Widebody Stance Build
Ford Bronco Widebody · Anderson Composites × BajaKits
Ford Bronco Widebody · Anderson Composites × BajaKits
Green Lantern Kia Soul · DC Comics × Kia Collaboration
Green Lantern Kia Soul · DC Comics × Kia Collaboration
Work History

Experience.

APR 2017 – PRESENT · 9 YRS
Seibon Carbon
Shaper · Designer · Physical Modeler — Fiberglass & Carbon Composite · City of Industry, CA · Full-time
  • Specialized in creating precise physical models and prototypes, driving product innovation.
  • Developed projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with design specifications and quality standards.
  • Enhanced collaboration between design and engineering teams, streamlining the development process for efficiency.
  • Precision wet layup of carbon fiber and fiberglass for high-volume global distribution runs.
APR 2017 – PRESENT · 9 YRS
Anderson Composites
Composite Designer & Fabricator · Full-time
  • Fabricated advanced carbon fiber and fiberglass components, enhancing product quality and innovation.
  • Utilized advanced layup techniques and resin control for aerodynamic parts in performance applications.
  • Contributed to meeting global production demands, ensuring timely delivery for worldwide distribution.
CONTRACT
Factor X / FXMD
Composite Fabricator · Widebody Specialist · California
  • Led composite fabrication on the record-breaking NSX race car driven by Billy Johnson.
  • Managed full widebody from prototype through production under strict aerodynamic and structural requirements.
MAR 2012 – OCT 2016 · 4 YRS 8 MOS
Vorsteiner
Shaper · Designer · Physical Modeler — Fiberglass Composite · Anaheim, CA · Full-time
  • Designed and shaped full-scale body kit components for custom vehicles including Rolls-Royce Ghost, Ferrari 458 Italia, and Ferrari 599-VX — enhancing performance and aesthetics.
  • Translated designer sketches into 3D physical forms using advanced materials like foam, clay, and fiberglass.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure aerodynamic consistency and visual appeal in body styling.
  • Delivered high-precision models under tight deadlines, contributing to successful product launches and client presentations.
NOV 2011 – DEC 2012 · 1 YR 2 MOS
DC Comics / Kia
Custom Vehicle Fabricator · Contract · California
  • Collaborated with designers and branding teams to create a Green Lantern-themed Kia Soul for the Justice League campaign.
  • Executed custom bodywork and interior modifications, enhancing the vehicle's aesthetic with LED lighting systems.
  • Contributed to the vehicle's successful debut at the SEMA Show, boosting brand visibility and fan engagement.
FEB 2001 – NOV 2011 · 10 YRS 10 MOS
BRS Autodesign
Creative Modeler · Concept Shaper · City of Industry, CA · Full-time
  • Developed full-scale body kit components — front splitters, hoods, side skirts — using foam and clay shaping techniques.
  • Created fiberglass plugs and precision tooling molds for high-quality composite parts.
  • Collaborated with designers to ensure alignment of physical shapes with CAD specifications, maintaining design integrity.
  • Delivered show-quality components for exotic vehicles, establishing BRS Autodesign's reputation for excellence.
Get In Touch
Let's Build
Something
Remarkable.
Phone
909.263.7810
Email
mikeburlas@yahoo.com
Location
Southern California
Availability
Open to New Opportunities
Specialties
Carbon Fiber · Fiberglass · Widebody · SEMA
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