How to cover your parts in CF

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

DIY I found on JDMcentral.net

http://forums.jdmcentral.net/showthread.php?p=56119#post56119


Oooopps, can a mod please re-title my thread as, "How to cover your parts in CF"? Thanks!

[seth_man]

looks pretty ghetto hackjob like to me. i guess its cool to have parts you made yourself but those need a little more work.

[jinxor]

it looks much easier than it is, I saw a video on youtube where they were making guitars from CF and pretty much said the whole process. There is a post on YW somewhere talking about it.

[Black Yaris]

don't look 1/2 bad... not sure what they guy was thinking with all the red CF on the blue car...... this coming from a guy with pink wheels

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

Well, I guess I'll have a hand at this.. maybe I can be good, if not, GREAT at this and start doing stuff...

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

don't look 1/2 bad... not sure what they guy was thinking with all the red CF on the blue car...... this coming from a guy with pink wheels

The red goes along with the pink I guess lol

What's the story behind the wheels anyways?

[sportin83]

where can you get these materials to do this at?

[Black Yaris]

The red goes along with the pink I guess lol

What's the story behind the wheels anyways?

Quick, think of the most obnoxious color you can paint your wheels.....

that is pretty much it, I came up with hot pink, light reflective road paint:thumbsup:

[Black Yaris]

where can you get these materials to do this at?

click the link at the end of the JDMcentral thread

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

Lazy people! READ!

FG-CFT5750 CF fabric
FG-CK99250 Carbon Kevlar red/black (there are tons of other colors too)
EPOX-635312 15 minute epoxy
All from this site: http://www.shopmaninc.com/products.html
Then you need sandpaper; 400, 600, 800 and 1000 grit
Urethene spray on clear coat

Misc: Blowtorch or eat-a-bubble to get rid of the bubbles
Sponge brushes or some kind of brush
Acetone solvent to clean tools and whatever
Wax cups to mix epoxy in
Plastic spoons or some other stirrer

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

Quick, think of the most obnoxious color you can paint your wheels.....

that is pretty much it, I came up with hot pink, light reflective road paint:thumbsup:

In that case :clap:

If I had the balls to do so, I'd paint my wheels green LOL

[battleversiontc]

try uscomposites.com thats where i order from

[IsLNdbOi]

Would it be difficult for people who know how to work with fiberglass to make one of those Canadian / European double din stereo trim pieces (with the 180mm opening) for the LB using the stock one (with the 200mm opening) as a template?

Top one: trim piece with proper size opening for double din head units (found in Canadian and European Yarii with the Eclipse AVN2210P / TomTom HU).
Bottom one: the stock trim piece in the US LB.
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo163/ctscott329/RadioBezelComparison.jpg
(http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo163/ctscott329/RadioBezelComparison.jpg)

[battleversiontc]

i believe it would as you would need to fill up the rest of the space with material to get the shape in order to make it cause all your doing is an overlay on the piece your making so it could be done but kinda harder cause you gotta get the right dimensions and stuff

[bzinn 1]

If you can work with fiber glass and know how to mix differant types of resins properly and lay them out you can do CF.but I do recomend starting on flat pieces first.

It is also spendy to get started......very spendy......the resin alone to do a few parts will set you back a few hundred.CF is fairly cheap to buy,but it is the resin that will get you....alsong with the hardener,sand paper,work surface,brushes,acetone,cups ,measuring tools,so far I am in about $400 and have not made a piece yet....LOL.

When spring comes I will start making new panels in my tC......so far going to build a new center in my back panels with a pod for the comps.....figure on about 2 weeks of long hours working it to make it turn out good.

[Nexus1155]

They sell high temp heat guns for a reason, what a moron...

Resin is $25 a gallon for Kleer Kote Epoxy + Hardener
CF is $33 a yard last time i bought it

[Sodium Duck]

Maybe you could just build up a ton of bondo then sand it down to the right shape?

[talnlnky]

If you've never played with fiberglass... then I would reccomend to stay away from cf..... stuff is spendy... and takes a bit of talent.... playing with glass first would prolly be a lil cheaper and give you some of the skills.

[talnlnky]

Maybe you could just build up a ton of bondo then sand it down to the right shape?

bondo is not strong... and chips easily.... The bondo brand isn't very good either.... Highly recommend other brands.

[TheRealEnth]

fiber glass is a bitch =(

[Nexus1155]

RAGE Gold > Bondo

[talnlnky]

RAGE Gold > Bondo

HELLS YEAH... I love rage!

[whooppee777]

that actually could be one of the worst DIY's i have ever seen. he really only got descriptive about getting bubbles out, but it does give me inspiration to attempt it myself

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

Same LOL

[cali yaris]

sure, why not try it? I think the suggestion to play with some fiberglass first is a good one, you'll save money practising.

PLEASE work in a well-ventilated area.

[rogue yaris]

I've been watching this tread over the last couple days so thought I would just add a couple thoughts of my own. As some know I work with carbon almost everyday, both molding and overlays, and if you are going to try something in carbon I would start with the overlay. I've seen a number of people do successful overlays right off but would highly recommend starting with something very simple and flat like a fuel door. It seems as though everyone is talking about using epoxy, and though I would definitely recommend epoxy or vinyl ester for molded parts, I personally don't recommend it for overlays. One problem is that it takes longer, will yellow in the sun unless proper steps are taken, and is quite pricey. For overlay I would suggest using a good polyester resin with built in UV inhibitors. The carbon on an overlay really isn't for structural purposes so poly works just fine. Make sure to have a little surfacing wax for the top coat and plenty of sand paper to smooth the part. If anyone is set on trying your own part I would be happy to provide a few more pointers.

Don't try starting off with something like this R35 skyline part or Garms center console, you'll drive yourself mad:confused:.

[cali yaris]

LOL, or the next batch of stuff I'm sending you :wink:

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

Thanks for the tip Rogue!

[Nexus1155]

Yeesh Rogue, got anymore pics of that piece, that curve is insane and it looks like it came out perfect. Must have had to babysit that thing the whole time

[rogue yaris]

The GTR part is pain.
Here's another tip:
Sand the part with 80 grit to get a real rough surface.
Apply a thin coat of resin and wait until it starts to tack.
Apply the carbon to the 'sticky' resin and this will hold it in place.
Wait a day for the resin to cure and then start the resin build up. If you start too soon the resin will soften the first coat and allow the fabric to lift, leading to air pocket and lots of problems.

Here are a couple more parts (sorry not Yaris, look at Garms car for that), and keep in mind there are different options in carbon weave and carbon kevlar.

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

You've got a fine talent Rogue :thumbsup: