Carbon Fiber Roof (Overlay)
Originally Posted by JdM_G35
cant find the 2x2, the surface agent, the MEKP, the pigment and such
i dont need any of the fillers od i since im painting the roof black first?
im doing this at the shop, lol so ima do it myself.
First i need the cloth which is the 2x2 right?
then i lay it doesnt and add resin...the polyester resin....but which one? gloss?
then i let it dry and then clear coat and im done?
i dont need any of the fillers od i since im painting the roof black first?
im doing this at the shop, lol so ima do it myself.
First i need the cloth which is the 2x2 right?
then i lay it doesnt and add resin...the polyester resin....but which one? gloss?
then i let it dry and then clear coat and im done?
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1827179
all the supplies you need are from fiberglasssupplies
Basically, paint your roof black, rough up the paint, lay down one thin layer of resin plus reagent MEKP (1% depending on shop temperature), wait till the resin gels in about 15 minutes in a 68 degrees shop, lay the fabric down and wait a day. Then the next day begin to lay down the resins 3 or 4 layers. Then beging sanding the layer, after that lay down one more layer of resin plus surface agent. after that dries, lay down few layers of UV resistant clear coat. sand the final coat many times in ascending grades, finally polish the final layer using "sure finish" polish. The whole process should take 2-3 days. Make sure the shop is warm and ventilated. Else it's dangerous and will take a while for resin to cure.
Last edited by IvoryGT; Mar 18, 2008 at 05:38 PM.
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Originally Posted by IvoryGT
This will help.
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1827179
all the supplies you need are from fiberglasssupplies
Basically, paint your roof black, rough up the paint, lay down one thin layer of resin plus reagent MEKP (1% depending on shop temperature), wait till the resin gels in about 15 minutes in a 68 degrees shop, lay the fabric down and wait a day. Then the next day begin to lay down the resins 3 or 4 layers. Then beging sanding the layer, after that lay down one more layer of resin plus surface agent. after that dries, lay down few layers of UV resistant clear coat. sand the final coat many times in ascending grades, finally polish the final layer using "sure polish". The whole process should take 2-3 days. Make sure the shop is warm and ventilated. Else it's dangerous and will take a while for resin to cure.
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1827179
all the supplies you need are from fiberglasssupplies
Basically, paint your roof black, rough up the paint, lay down one thin layer of resin plus reagent MEKP (1% depending on shop temperature), wait till the resin gels in about 15 minutes in a 68 degrees shop, lay the fabric down and wait a day. Then the next day begin to lay down the resins 3 or 4 layers. Then beging sanding the layer, after that lay down one more layer of resin plus surface agent. after that dries, lay down few layers of UV resistant clear coat. sand the final coat many times in ascending grades, finally polish the final layer using "sure polish". The whole process should take 2-3 days. Make sure the shop is warm and ventilated. Else it's dangerous and will take a while for resin to cure.
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From: North Hollywood, CA
^^ Thanks guys!!
<< Just got the Ings fenders. I'm sooo disappointed with how it came. I test fitted it and it didn't look too good. The door touches the fender a lot so we cut em up a lil. We tried to paint it but it's just too wavy.. Damn replica Ings on fiberglass!! Anyway.. I'll post more pics later.. I'm putting back the stock fenders.
<< Just got the Ings fenders. I'm sooo disappointed with how it came. I test fitted it and it didn't look too good. The door touches the fender a lot so we cut em up a lil. We tried to paint it but it's just too wavy.. Damn replica Ings on fiberglass!! Anyway.. I'll post more pics later.. I'm putting back the stock fenders.
Style 284, 5.8 oz./yd.² (197 g/m²) 12 Warp 3K Carbon X 12 Fill 3K Carbon, 2 X 2 Twill Weave, 8.7 mils (.22 mm) Thickness.
thats the one right? MKEP what is that...im starting on this project so ill have a dyi
thats the one right? MKEP what is that...im starting on this project so ill have a dyi
Originally Posted by Mizter_G
^^ Thanks guys!!
<< Just got the Ings fenders. I'm sooo disappointed with how it came. I test fitted it and it didn't look too good. The door touches the fender a lot so we cut em up a lil. We tried to paint it but it's just too wavy.. Damn replica Ings on fiberglass!! Anyway.. I'll post more pics later.. I'm putting back the stock fenders.
<< Just got the Ings fenders. I'm sooo disappointed with how it came. I test fitted it and it didn't look too good. The door touches the fender a lot so we cut em up a lil. We tried to paint it but it's just too wavy.. Damn replica Ings on fiberglass!! Anyway.. I'll post more pics later.. I'm putting back the stock fenders.
Originally Posted by JdM_G35
my ings fenders fit perfectly...are ur fenders authentic?
Originally Posted by Mizter_G
Damn replica Ings on fiberglass!!
Originally Posted by JdM_G35
Style 284, 5.8 oz./yd.² (197 g/m²) 12 Warp 3K Carbon X 12 Fill 3K Carbon, 2 X 2 Twill Weave, 8.7 mils (.22 mm) Thickness.
thats the one right? MKEP what is that...im starting on this project so ill have a dyi
thats the one right? MKEP what is that...im starting on this project so ill have a dyi
Solarez Polyester Laminating Resin (if your shop is cold all the time, you can cure this resin with UV lamp in 3 minutes)
use
S249A Surfboard Laminating Resin - it does the same thing, but you will need MEKP to cure the resin and very dependent on shop temperature
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide (MEKP)
Surface Agent
Acetone - don't really need acetone, it's usually used to clean the surface for oil and dirt, but if you are using it on a painted surface, it will strip the black paint on the roof.
read instructions for mix ratio
also you need sandpaper of different grades
as well as UV resistant clear coat. Rustoleum makes some, but I found some other company that makes them also.
http://www.levineautoparts.com/upclear1uvre.html
Last edited by IvoryGT; Apr 12, 2007 at 09:21 PM.
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Originally Posted by Hi-Tech_G
HKS has a full carbon fiber Lexus IS300 and Mitsubishi EVO
A carbon fiber G or Z would like kind of hot!
A carbon fiber G or Z would like kind of hot!
Anyways, I'm loving what you are doing to your car, and I cant wait to see how the final product comes out.