Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.........., My first attempts. Options

[Fastbird]

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

[Fastbird]

It's more time consuming and slow, but getting and keeping the weave straight while doing a contour is a PITA. It take some practice, but if you're good with your hands you can do it yourself in no time.

[bseaman_5]

It's more time consuming and slow, but getting and keeping the weave straight while doing a contour is a PITA. It take some practice, but if you're good with your hands you can do it yourself in no time.

After seeing what you have done it has really inspired me to give it a try. And as much as I would love to just ship it off to you and have you do it I'm pretty sure I would appreciate it more if I did it myself, if that makes sense? I think I'm pretty good w my hands.. I hope! I'm going to give this a try, I'm going w the blue and black kevlar.

[Fastbird]

It's more time consuming and slow, but getting and keeping the weave straight while doing a contour is a PITA. It take some practice, but if you're good with your hands you can do it yourself in no time.

After seeing what you have done it has really inspired me to give it a try. And as much as I would love to just ship it off to you and have you do it I'm pretty sure I would appreciate it more if I did it myself, if that makes sense? I think I'm pretty good w my hands.. I hope! I'm going to give this a try, I'm going w the blue and black kevlar.

Some tips: Use the spray 3M adhesive to stick the cloth to whatever you're coating. Spray part, let get tacky, apply cloth. This will make it adhere better. When you do the carbon fiber wet-down with epoxy (your first coat), BE GENTLE when applying, you can move the weave easily. Let it have PLENTY of time to cure before a second coat or sanding too. If you have any troubles let me know and I"ll try to help out.