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Rybo
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20th Jun 10 at 21:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
who's had a bash? any general advice? im looking into it as keen to have a try
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ive never tried myself but people on vectra c have done, the general consensous is its fine on small parts, hard on large parts
Rybo
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im looking into both a bit of moulding, and skinning, i might go have a look on their site see whats cracking
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Have a look on my best mates site, www.CarbonMods.co.uk they have complete guides and kits for skinning, mould making and laminating for DIY/ home use. You can buy all of the materials you need in kit form or as straight materials from them and they're doing a whoel host of new videos including resin infusion, vacuum bagging and skinning an entire bonnet

[Edited on 20-06-2010 by LiVe LeE]
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If your going to be making parts that are purely cosmetic youll get away with using polyester resin instead of epoxy which i find is easier to use.

That carbon mods site is pretty good for some tips and that.
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i have done it, its not easy if you get a curve , i work with the stuff all day, use heat thats the best way, the 3m stuff isnt that good either for it tbh mate
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Bettley, are you on about Vinyl (carbon fibre effect) or actual carbon fibre?
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lol sorry about vinyl didnt read the post proberly , it was early , sorry all
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quote:
Originally posted by c16xenov
If your going to be making parts that are purely cosmetic youll get away with using polyester resin instead of epoxy which i find is easier to use.

That carbon mods site is pretty good for some tips and that.


can you enlighten me on the difference please pal? ill not lie im a total novice aside from a bit of filler/fiberglass work

[Edited on 21-06-2010 by Rybo]

 
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