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> Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.........., My first attempts.
post Nov 4, 2008 - 5:17 PM
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Gave it a shot finally, couple of Celi parts, and one Vette part.

The celi parts below, came out OK. THe switch panel is a PITA because of the recessed switch area, makes it hell to keep the weave straight. This was my 2nd attempt and came out MUCH better than the first. With more practice, I'll nail this piece down. The Ash tray panel came out nice I think. Both are on their 2nd coat of resin and after one more coat should be ready for sanding.





The Vette door bezel below was done with the silver carbon fiber, and was my very first attempt at a piece with this kind of contour. I'm EXTREMELY happy with it though it has it's minor flaws. This is going in my personal car again. 2nd coat of resin drying here too.



And, with permission of the mods, I'd like to offer the service to the 6GC.net community. It's not going to be cheap because this is a time consuming thing, but the results are worth it. If anyone wants anything done, just shoot me a message and we'll talk. Next up for me is going to be the ignition panel and main stereo panel. Saving the door handle bezels for last as they're going to be a nightmare.

*Edit* As referenced in this thread: http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=63283&hl= I have gotten permission to offiically offer my services to the 6GC.Net community. If anyone wants any pieces wrapped, send me a PM or post up with that you want and we'll sort the details out. Pricing will be in the $35-75 range per part depending on how big, contouring, fabric used (some colors are pricier than others, like the Gold CF). Just let me know, I'm here for you guys.

This post has been edited by Fastbird: Nov 6, 2008 - 9:57 AM


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post Nov 4, 2008 - 5:21 PM
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Cool - nice work man. That red and black CF is threatening to reverse my stance on CF tongue.gif


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post Nov 4, 2008 - 5:31 PM
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yes i love the red and black look
i might be interested


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post Nov 4, 2008 - 5:33 PM
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Mad nasty. It would be sick to do a CF interior, a la LilJoe...
post Nov 4, 2008 - 9:51 PM
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Thats nice, row much did the cf run you?
post Nov 4, 2008 - 11:03 PM
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QUOTE (Spider77 @ Nov 4, 2008 - 10:51 PM) *
Thats nice, row much did the cf run you?


$35 for a 50" x 36" roll.

I have access to pretty much any color: Regular, Silver, Red/Black, Blue/Black, Purple/Black, Yellow/Black, Orange/Black, ect.


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post Nov 5, 2008 - 10:25 AM
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Im diggin the red and black! Great job!


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post Nov 5, 2008 - 10:34 AM
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Not bad at all for a second timer. thumbsup.gif

It's a pain to keep the threads lined, i know. There are a few different methods people use to keep from shredding it, PM if you need to know anything. Otherwise good job; and keep up the good work. biggrin.gif


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post Nov 5, 2008 - 9:24 PM
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Thats not a bad price, where do you get it through?
post Nov 5, 2008 - 10:58 PM
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post Nov 6, 2008 - 7:02 AM
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U thinkin about hookin people up at all? U really did do a good job man.


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post Nov 6, 2008 - 9:21 AM
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QUOTE (Lil-Joe101 @ Nov 6, 2008 - 7:02 AM) *
U thinkin about hookin people up at all? U really did do a good job man.


As stated in the first post, I intend to start doing these parts on the side for people as time allows. They're NOT going to be terribly cheap (think $35-75 per part) but I can work on a few at a time. All anyone has to do who wants something done is post up here or preferably PM me with what you want, what color you want, and we'll work out the details.

I've got tonight off, so I'm going to be sanding the first two Celi pieces I did in prep for a final coat of resin, and I'm going to be laying the red/black on the Stereo surround and the Ignition Lock/Dimmer panel.


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post Nov 6, 2008 - 9:58 AM
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Updated GOOD info in first post.

Also, hoping for some preliminary side by side pics of the ash tray cover, stick on CF vs. my wrapping tonight.


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post Nov 6, 2008 - 10:37 AM
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How's the fitment after put the pieces back in place? for example, the window switch.


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post Nov 6, 2008 - 11:47 AM
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QUOTE (Slick @ Nov 6, 2008 - 11:37 AM) *
How's the fitment after put the pieces back in place? for example, the window switch.


We'll know soon. Looking at it, the only thing that's going to happen is going to be a slightly more snug fitment. The added thickness of the CF cloth and resin is minimal because I'm intentionally NOT carrying the lions share of the resin thickness to mounting surfaces. I'm trying to take this into account during the creation phase. Given manufacturers tendencies to have a slightly sloppy fitment in the first place, my covered pieces should snug up quite nice.

I'll be test fitting this weekend. I should at least have the passenger window switch and ash tray cover finished. I might have a couple other pieces done too.


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post Nov 6, 2008 - 12:56 PM
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I'll be keeping a close eye on this, and looking forward to finished pics! Maybe you could post a link to a page that shows what the different colors look like?
post Nov 6, 2008 - 1:20 PM
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QUOTE (gt_driFFter @ Nov 6, 2008 - 1:56 PM) *
I'll be keeping a close eye on this, and looking forward to finished pics! Maybe you could post a link to a page that shows what the different colors look like?


I'm planning on incorporating a CF Wrapping page showing completed work and what colors are available to by business website this weekend.


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post Nov 6, 2008 - 1:43 PM
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id be interested in a full cf intereior eventually but id liek to know where ur getting your cf from? have u tried fiberglast.com ive noticed they carry a large selection of different types of cf and carbon kevlar. and the prices are ok i guess havent shopped around much. i get there monthly catalog cause io use there fiberglass for autobody repair. great guys and good shipping but id be interested in black/blue cf or the carbon kevlar
post Nov 6, 2008 - 2:10 PM
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QUOTE (punkuup5150 @ Nov 6, 2008 - 1:43 PM) *
id be interested in a full cf intereior eventually but id liek to know where ur getting your cf from? have u tried fiberglast.com ive noticed they carry a large selection of different types of cf and carbon kevlar. and the prices are ok i guess havent shopped around much. i get there monthly catalog cause io use there fiberglass for autobody repair. great guys and good shipping but id be interested in black/blue cf or the carbon kevlar


See my post from last night at 10:58PM. that's where I'm purchasing the fabric from.


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post Nov 6, 2008 - 5:09 PM
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