Carbon Fiberd some stuff

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RedShark

Discussion Starter · Apr 30, 2008

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So guys I finally started working with carbon fiber. Last year i made that front lip out of fiberglass that some people liked and some didn't like, well maybe you guys will like this. This is just the start of what i intend to do with the interior. Now i'm just waiting for the weather to get warm again to finish up the interior. Here's some pictures, and let me know if anybody is interested in a how to.

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ez06

· #2 · Apr 30, 2008

looks really good. You should post up a how to, i've been thinking about doing something like this. good work!

yanksball14

· #3 · Apr 30, 2008

wow that looks really good. u did this by yourself?? it looks seriously professionally done.

blayze999

· #4 · Apr 30, 2008

Something just isn't appealing about that ash tray...

Rest is fine, I don't know what's bugging me about the tray...

HIJACKER

· #5 · Apr 30, 2008

I'd like to see some Hi-Res images that are less blurry. Interested to see how smooth the finish is, around the edges, and also on the backside of the piece.

IAmTheSTIG

· #6 · Apr 30, 2008

no offense, i noticed you said you just started. but it needs alittle work. Working with carbon fiber is a bit of a pain. Was your fiber impregnated?

RedShark

Discussion Starter · #7 · Apr 30, 2008

the back of the pieces are are just the plastic pieces, i just put resin ontop of the old plastic parts and then layed the carbon fiber material ontop of it, then i did two layers of resin ontop which is what gives it the shine. I still need to do some wet sanding, i just bought some 1500 and 2000 grit sand paper because it is a bit lumpy in some spots. As for the ashtray its probably the worst of them all. The pillars came out pretty good because they were so flat, I'm going to try and use the vacum method next time to get it to conform better.

LLDre

· #8 · Apr 30, 2008

Looks good, a how to and more pictures would be cool.

HIJACKER

· #9 · Apr 30, 2008

RedShark said:
the back of the pieces are are just the plastic pieces, i just put resin ontop of the old plastic parts and then layed the carbon fiber material ontop of it, then i did two layers of resin ontop which is what gives it the shine. I still need to do some wet sanding, i just bought some 1500 and 2000 grit sand paper because it is a bit lumpy in some spots. As for the ashtray its probably the worst of them all. The pillars came out pretty good because they were so flat, I'm going to try and use the vacum method next time to get it to conform better.

Well I knew it was an overlay, which is why I want to see how you finished off on the wrap. That's pretty important.

I would also suggest going as high as 3,000 grit as the very last step in wetsanding, then buffing with a firm foam pad and a medium rubbing compound and moving to a soft foam pad and polish.

Overall, I think you did a fantastic job on the pillars. Give the fuse box cover a shot (especially if you do it with a 00-02 cover)., that's a damn difficult piece and a GREAT learning experience.

Blade970

· #10 · Apr 30, 2008

Looks good man, I am looking forward to seeing how some more projects
+1 :bigthumb:

04_Clipse

· #11 · Apr 30, 2008

good job man I would be interested in a how to as well.

Special_K

· #12 · Apr 30, 2008

Good effort. With a little practice and patients it will look great!

3gEclipseRS

· #13 · Apr 30, 2008

Looks pretty good. Good job

CrimsonGT

· #14 · Apr 30, 2008

Looks good.

blk8_9eclipse

· #15 · Apr 30, 2008

looking good maybe post a how to?

04gsNA

· #16 · Apr 30, 2008

just wondering what it would cost to carbon fiber wrap a bumper? idk how much the material is

Cam

· #17 · Apr 30, 2008

Nice work.

Special_K

· #18 · Apr 30, 2008

04gsNA said:
just wondering what it would cost to carbon fiber wrap a bumper? idk how much the material is

Why???

Clipse3GT

· #19 · Apr 30, 2008

CLIPSE_GT said:
Why???

It would look fast.... :hahano:

02gt

· #20 · Apr 30, 2008

looks good.

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