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Ldub
01/06/2010, 03:41 AM
I have no knowlege of this vendor.
Just happened upon this by chance & thought some of you craftsman types might find a use for such a thing...:smack:...:luck:

The downloadable instructions are what I found useful...;)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Carbon-Fibre-Fiber-Skinning-Wrapping-Covering-Sheet-Kit_W0QQitemZ260532815860QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Car sParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3ca8f747f4
BigSwede
01/06/2010, 06:55 AM
Mebbe you could try that in place of all the diamond plate bits. :p

Well it'd be lighter anyway...
Triathlete
01/06/2010, 01:12 PM
Looks like a way less expensive option for those who wanted the CF mirror covers.
Ldub
01/06/2010, 04:30 PM
Looks like a way less expensive option for those who wanted the CF mirror covers.

The fact that I have a piece of 2x2 twill C-F fabric, large enough to do the hood insert, is the main reason this kit caught my eye...:naughty:
When I gitaminnit, I'm gonna DL the instructions.
Triathlete
01/06/2010, 05:42 PM
Might wanna wait till it thaws a bit in your neck of the woods. Those resins probably won't set up to well in the tundra!
Ldub
01/07/2010, 05:20 AM
Might wanna wait till it thaws a bit in your neck of the woods. Those resins probably won't set up to well in the tundra!

In spite of your opinion, which may be contradictory to my next statement...

I AM TOO smart enough to remove the insert & bring it inside...:yesgray:
tom4bren
01/07/2010, 06:34 AM
R U smart enough to open a winder to vent the resin fumes??? Wouldn't want you to suffer any brain damage & start having delusions of godhood & start droping lightning bolts down peoples shorts.
Ldub
01/07/2010, 07:09 AM
R U smart enough to open a winder to vent the resin fumes??? Wouldn't want you to suffer any brain damage & start having delusions of godhood & start droping lightning bolts down peoples shorts.

Yep, I've got a paint booth at my disposal...I didn't burn the cabinet shop bridge...:smilewink
Triathlete
01/07/2010, 01:42 PM
R U smart enough to open a winder to vent the resin fumes??? Wouldn't want you to suffer any further brain damage & start having delusions of godhood & start droping lightning bolts down peoples shorts.

Fixed it for ya!:bwgy::laughy:
erland
01/07/2010, 02:53 PM
Do you know where one could buy these kits in the US? Where did you get your fabric?
Ldub
01/07/2010, 03:10 PM
Do you know where one could buy these kits in the US? Where did you get your fabric?

If you google "epoxy resin" you'll find some of what you're looking for.

This is the ebay vendor I purchaced my C-F fabric from.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CARBON-FIBER-FABRIC-3K-PLAIN-WEAVE-50-IN-x-36-IN_W0QQitemZ250506906777QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_C ontrol_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3a53600c99

http://cgi.ebay.com/CARBON-FIBER-FABRIC-3K-2x2-TWILL-WEAVE-20-IN-X-53-IN_W0QQitemZ260519716286QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_C ontrol_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3ca82f65be

Unfortunately, the piece that's about the right size, is the wrong weave (for me)

And the piece that's the right weave (2x2 twill) is too small...:confusedw

Search ebay, who knows what other vendors might have...:_confused

This particular vendor's inventory changes all the time.
Ldub
01/10/2010, 03:19 AM
Here's another source for prefinished C-F sheets & structural shapes...:drool:

Imagine all the sweet stuff you could make with a big enough pile of $$$...:yesgray:

http://dragonplate.com/default.asp

http://dragonplate.com/sections/carbon-fiber-truss.asp#

How about a carbon fiber frame for your VX?...:naughty:

Downside...1 ea - 2" x 4" x 8' = $561.+...:(