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Damn it, i just typed this thread and when i submitted it, the site crashed... ohh well.

anyways, short version is ive been researching working with carbon fiber. from my research ive gathered ill need the following:

1) carbon fiber material
2) epoxy resin, i was told 314 w/medium hardener. did the guy mean that was the type of resin or i need a hardener also
3) some sort of final coat, UV protectant?

so, tell me if ive got the basic procedure down:

1) apply resin to carbon fiber
2) apply carbon fiber to piece to be covered
3) vaccum seal so it bonds well
4) after it bonds ill need to sand it down smooth
5) im assuming ill need some sort of finish, like a UV protectant or whatever gives it the shine and 3D look.

can someone let me know any products im leaving out that ill need and let me know if ive got the procedure down correctly? thanks in advance

-joey

 
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i use the wet lay up method. i have some pics of the pillars i made in my members ride. You need to get epoxy resin and a hardner. Look up wet lay up cuz its much to explain but its easier.

 
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i need a good how-to on laying carbon fiber.. never done anything like it so i dont have a clue but would really like to learn

 
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searh....thats how i learned....also trial and error....it is costly

 
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everyone loves carbon fiber

http://www.bryanf.com/info/cf1.htm

 
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thanks for the link, very helpful

 
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i was gonna post that link someone posted it on a bboard a while back theres another one i have at home.....but u can do losts with it if u know how to make molds a friend of mine made alot of stuff including a crx front bumper a crx mugen replica wing and some other stuff he was planning on making a mugen copy kit outa CF also but that hasnt happend yet

 
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^^^^

as of now, im paying someone to make a mold so i can make a keychain for myself. what kind of keychain? look at my name....

im obssesed with birds.