JustGav Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Does anybody do CF wrapping...ie take a stock part and then overlay the vinyl or CF onto it and then heat shrunk to make it perm... Busy working on an idea for the missus golf, but does mean getting a CF look to the front bumper. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Buy CF cloth and treat like fibreglass - there's usually some on ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 Buy CF cloth and treat like fibreglass - there's usually some on ebay Much of a challenge?? Was kind of hoping someone who was skilled it could do it rather... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Not actually tried it myself yet but it can't be too hard. I can't stand the print stuff - just looks like little grey squares on a black background - I've yet to see any that look convincing. None of the fake stuff has that shine and change of shade with movement/different light angles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 You try it and let me know, yeah? Just kidding, will look into it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I am planning on giving it a go sometime in the near future :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Pain in the arse lads:) Did this to the stock intake scoop, took bloody ages, glue C/F on then build up about four layers of clear resin using a mohair/velour short pile mini roller. Then various wet and dry to smooth out, then cut/polish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 But the results look fantastic mate :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 Pain in the arse lads:) Did this to the stock intake scoop, took bloody ages, glue C/F on then build up about four layers of clear resin using a mohair/velour short pile mini roller. Then various wet and dry to smooth out, then cut/polish. Hmm, I'm thinking of doing a golf bumper... if that little bit was such a pain in the ass...then I'm definitely going to let someone else do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 If you've got large areas the same level then that's easier, if you've got compound angles and loads of rads you need to be careful when sanding smooth that you don't go through the resin. The main difficulty is getting a thin even layer of resin on and the only real way to get a smooth finish is to rub it down with wet and dry or make a female mould and use gelcoat rather than sanding back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 But the results look fantastic mate :) Bit of a fussy tart though ain't I? And sad with it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Do you have to build up those layers if you use pre-preg carbon fibre? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 The way I understand pre-preg it's only impreganated with some sort of epoxy that will hold it together but won't give a high gloss finish. Not sure though, worth seeing what it's like I suppose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I've done a bit in the past and may try it again one day. Right pain in the arse though - especially if the parts are a weird shape. Quick tip: If you haven't got a heated area to work in do it in the Summer. The resin will take an age to go off otherwise! Oh, and don't do it indoors unless you really want a divorce. Guitar plate I did for my Bro. MX6 sills. MX6 rad cover (horrible job!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Nice work mate. Flat sheet is fairly easy, sheet of glass with release wax then gelcoat then carbon then resin. Once set you can seperate from glass and then shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Cheers. Yeah, flat sheet is a doddle compared to layering it straight on the part you want to cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 Hmmmmm, I'm guessing a bumper is going to be hell to do then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Hell with a double capital H!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Does anybody do CF wrapping...ie take a stock part and then overlay the vinyl or CF onto it and then heat shrunk to make it perm... Busy working on an idea for the missus golf, but does mean getting a CF look to the front bumper. Thanks Demon Tweeks do a heat-shrink CF-a-like wrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 The way I understand pre-preg it's only impreganated with some sort of epoxy that will hold it together but won't give a high gloss finish. Not sure though, worth seeing what it's like I suppose? Pre-preg is impregnated with the same type of resin that you would use with dry carbon. It's just less of an arse as it's got the right amounts already globbed with the carbon sheet. (Yes globbed is a technical word - in my book anyway, along with noggin which seems be used quite a lot of late ) Anyway, the result you've got on that inlet duct is cracking. Most of the time, when you rub carbon back it goes matt, not shiney, as it's the resin that gives it the gloss. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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