How to on Carbon Fiber....
 

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

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the way that i know it you lay it out in sheets like fiberglass and go from there with the resins and such just as if it was fiberglass, can anyone confirm this?

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

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that would be cool trance, thank you

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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For anything structural you definitely need a vacuum bagger.

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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?