How difficult is it to work with carbon fibre?

I have a friend who has access to the materials and I we're interested in make our own parts. We're not sure of the proper "how too's"!

Any advise would be great!!

 

that is a good question , if noone can help you , try searching through the different search engines on the net and see if there is a site out there that will give you a how to on how to use this material
Bruce S

 

CF is a bitch to work with. You need special resins since regular fiberglass resin turns brown. CF comes in a fabric sheet so take care not to seperate the weave. once you slap down alot of resin, let it dry then wet sand smooth--might have to reapply more resin..then have a body shop spray it with clear coat.

Pe@ce

 

are you covering your current pieces or making new ones? If you just want to wrap your hood its not to bad. Making molds or forms can be a bitch. If you just want the look of Carbon fiber just have it wrapped.

 

I was thinking of making a mould using fibre glass and resins so that I could repeat the part a few times.

I know its a stretch.....but.... I was thinking about starting with a hood since its some what flat.

I was looking for the best of both worlds..light and looks.

Beside, the cost of all the materials shouldn't be much more than just buying one??! This way I could make 3 or 4 (depending on how good the mould is) and make a few bucks. *shrug*