eagerly awaiting

 

+1!

 

you should start a side job here on G35driver

 

not for this CF business..no way...it's too much of a pain in the ***. even more than the projector work I do.

 

lol I know that fiberglass is a pain but carbon is worse to make sure the twill is all perfect.

 

yeah...the resin makes me itch so bad when I sand it...it's not fun at all.

 

Any updates on the final product??

 

gimme sometime...to overcome my laziness

 

Summary from all the posts from what i understand

Things I need

-Polyester resin
-Sandpaper
-Clear coat
-5.7oz Twill '1st Quality' Carbon Fiber Fabric
-Catalyst, Methyl Ethyl Ketone (I think this is too harden the resin)

What I need to do
-take of panels and sand them down
-Mix polyester resin and Catalyst, Methyl Ethyl Ketone (don't know ratio)
-wrap part with carbon fiber
-approx put 3-4 coats of polyester resin and let cure
-Sand down with high grit sand paper until it look clear
-When dry it will look dull clean it up with something (ie rubbing alcohol i don't know)
-clear coat it with 3-4 coats then sand until it look clear

The only thing at the end is will it look dull after clear coat and sanding
Don't you need some kind of polish? if so what do you need.

Please correct me when i am wrong b/c i am not a pro at this stuff.

I this will be everything you need to complete the task.


One last question how much material do you thin i need from this webpage.

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http://www.uscomposites.com/carbonpage.html

Weight: 5.7osy
Weave: 2 x 2 Twill
Tow Size: 3K
Thickness: .010"
2x2 Twill carbon, attractive pattern. Gives 3-dimensional appearance. More easily drapable than plain fabric, but also more delicate. Commonly used in aftermarket parts. 2x2 twill weave is a two over two under weave pattern.


5.7oz 2x2 TWILL- 50in WIDTH
Jan 2008
- IN STOCK -

50" Width
Cat No. Description Price
FG-CFT5750 5.7oz x 50" Width $43.50/ Yard
Same 5+ Yards 38.50/ Yard
Same 10+ Yards 36.50/ Yard
Same 20 or more Yards 34.50/ Yard
Same Full Roll (100yd) Call for availability



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what are you trying to cover?

the mix ratio is on the resin and the catalyst themselves. Depending on temperature you add more or less catalyst.


Sand in succession of low grit to high to get to a near clear finish with the resin, then clear over it.

The clear should do a good job hiding imperfection, then you can wet sand the clear with 2000grit and proceed to polish it with cleaner wax and car polish.

 

sweet
thanks