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  1. 01/06/2010, 03:41 AM #1
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    C-F anyone?

    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......

    The downloadable instructions are what I found useful...

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Carbon-Fibre-F...item3ca8f747f4
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    Mebbe you could try that in place of all the diamond plate bits.

    Well it'd be lighter anyway...
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    Looks like a way less expensive option for those who wanted the CF mirror covers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Triathlete View Post
    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...
    When I gitaminnit, I'm gonna DL the instructions.
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    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!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Triathlete View Post
    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...
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    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...
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    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    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!
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  10. 01/07/2010, 02:53 PM #10
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    Do you know where one could buy these kits in the US? Where did you get your fabric?
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    Quote Originally Posted by erland View Post
    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-FAB...item3a53600c99

    http://cgi.ebay.com/CARBON-FIBER-FAB...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...

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

    This particular vendor's inventory changes all the time.
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    Here's another source for prefinished C-F sheets & structural shapes...

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

    http://dragonplate.com/default.asp

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

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

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