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

[Spider77]

They keeping looking better and better. Hey, which epoxy/hardener do you use, the premix or the stuff you have to do yourself?

[Fastbird]

They keeping looking better and better. Hey, which epoxy/hardener do you use, the premix or the stuff you have to do yourself?

Stuff you have to mix yourself. I've been experimenting with some commonly store bought stuff (michael's sells this self leveling top coat epoxy that I was using, took a LONG time to set though, then I've been playing with the 2, 5, and 30 minute packages you see at the auto parts stores) but I'm getting ready to order a gallon or so of resin/hardner from one of the suppliers on line because you can get pumps with the bottles making it easier to measure out.