carbon

[ENVYD]

yeah they do all sorts mate! lol! i would pop round if you like but i may be away on sat as i will be helping my mate pick up a 200sx!
 
what do you think you going to start of first?

[ENVYD]

That\'s awesome work, dude. Puts the faux-carbon MazdaSpeed efforts to shame!

 
thanks mate! :wiggle

[Bobbit]

I\'m gonna start easy so the triangular bits on the inside of the car where the side mirrors are, as they are quite flat, then i\'m gonna see how it goes. Got a syringe from Asda today, only ones i could find was part of a baby medicine measuring kit or in a 1st aid kit, the 1st aid kit was £8 or the baby thing was £1.30, no contest really. Got some cheap brushes too, there were only £3 so i\'m all set now, got loads of wet and dry. Cannot wait

[ENVYD]

lol sounds like your going to have some fun yeah you need loads of brushes. even if you clean them after you have used them, they still seem to go hard

[Bobbit]

ooh err! lol

[hairyhoover]

are you guys using twill weave or plain weave, what the differents? Different finish?

[Kieron]

ENVYD/Bobbit

Fancy giving this a go myself. No idea where to start (although found some good videos on youtube) what do I need to buy?

Make me a shopping list :cheers

[ENVYD]

twill weave mate

[ENVYD]

well you will need (off the top of my head):
 
carbon (how much is up to you)
 
resin (1kg kit is a good amount for 40"x46" carbon cloth)
 
mixing cups and syringe!
 
mixing stiks
 
brushes (loads of cheep one\'s will do)
 
tape (to tie back loose ends)
 
clear coat
 
240, 800, 1500 wet and dry sand paper!
 
polish

[ENVYD]

i got some clear coat on today so tey are nearly done! also got the insides repainted black!
 

[FEED Addict]

Looks realy cool ENVYD, much better than the pretend carbon MazdaSpeed surround that is fitted to mine!
You will have to do a carbon Master class thread.

[ENVYD]

thanks mate!
 
i dont know what you mean by master class thread?
 
steven

[od404]

Stunning!
 
Quick question about the resin.  I\'ve still got a load of resin and hardener left over from doing some repair work on my bumper, is that gonna be ok to use the carbon, or do I need something that is specific?

[Bobbit]

I got some UV resistant resin that is normally used in the boating industry, wont discolour in sun light and is 100% water proof. But made sure the resin you use is colourless or you will end up with a yellow tinge to the resin.
I\'m using twill weave too, easier to manipulate aparrantly.

But my list of eqiupment/tools is the same as Envyd\'s,
resin + hardner (i got wax in styrene which helps the last layer of resin stop becoming tacky so sanding is easier),
loads of cheap brushes,
measuring syringe (for the catalyst and wax in styrene)
measuring cup/jug
loads of wet and dry,
duct tape.
Clicky pencil (the small nib end is ideal for sorting out the weave of the carbon before it dries)

Dont forget to paint the undersurface black before you lay on the carbon, this will stop any colours showing through.

I can do a write up if anyones interested?

[Kieron]

Yes please!

Thanks guys, going to go shopping for some carbon and make me some parts