I'v been reading a couple other forums and it's really ridulous what people would pay for carbon fiber things. I remember reading on here that a couple people have been messing around with carbon fiber. My friend and I have some extra money that we can throw around and we were wondering if it could be profitable to start doing custom carbon fiber ---- for people at cheaper prices. I know you need the fabric and the resin but after that i'm pretty lost and i have only found one site that offers info on this ---- which is probably why it's so expensive. If anyone can give me some guidance on some diff types of applications that would be cool. Thanks Dave

 

My brother does his own carbon fiber stuff. I can get info from him if you want.

 

that would be cool trance, thank you

 

I used to do carbon-fiber stuff. Best place to buy stuff from is http://www.uscomposites.com/ The 4x4 is the most expensive and heaviest but it looks the best. You also need a vacuum bagger to get it to look real nice

 

If i remember corectly to get the strength from it you have to impregnate the carbon fiber with the reson, not just paint it on. You have to have a vaccum mold and suck all the air out for it to be strong.

 

go for it but I would just make astetic pieces. not things that need to be really strong, because thats probably alot harder.

 

yayo feel free to contact him through email at: impreza_rs_2.5@lycos.com His names Kevin and could proibably help you out with any info you might need to get started etc.

 

For anything structural you definitely need a vacuum bagger.

 

whitey i was just reading a thread that you replyed to in sept 2003. Lets say i was to cover a flat piece of platic...like the plastic center consol. If i applied the Fabric to the top and then put resin over it will the finish be shiney? Or will i need to sand and clear coat?