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Old 04-12-2009, 05:14 AM   #1
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My new hand laid carbon fiber engine cover




It dosnt fit 100 percent perfect. Going to take it to work on monday where i have my tools and slightly sand the bolt holes. But so far the quality looks pretty good. I like that it has a clearcoat so it gives the carbon fiber that slightly 3d effect.
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Old 04-12-2009, 05:42 AM   #2
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Old 04-12-2009, 05:45 AM   #3
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That looks real nice , is that done using the c/f sheets like Garm sells
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Old 04-12-2009, 05:55 AM   #4
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Looks great.
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Old 04-12-2009, 08:10 AM   #5
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Very, very nice job!
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Old 04-12-2009, 08:59 AM   #6
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OMG, I dont care how much it costs... lol I want one
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Old 04-12-2009, 10:23 AM   #7
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That looks real nice , is that done using the c/f sheets like Garm sells
yes it looks great :) I'm pretty sure that's the only way to lay carbon fiber
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Old 04-12-2009, 10:33 AM   #8
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Great job! The cover looks great.
How many sheets did it take for full coverage?
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Old 04-12-2009, 10:46 AM   #9
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don't think that's the sheets that I sell -- very pretty, nice job
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Old 04-12-2009, 06:26 PM   #10
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Old 04-12-2009, 08:50 PM   #11
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That just looks ...WOW!!!!
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Old 04-12-2009, 08:51 PM   #12
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do you have to melt it on there? hmmmm I want one :]
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Old 04-12-2009, 09:06 PM   #13
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yeah it looks almost liquid... almost... lickable
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Old 04-12-2009, 10:19 PM   #14
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Old 04-12-2009, 11:47 PM   #15
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Looks badass!
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Old 04-13-2009, 12:56 AM   #16
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I want one too! Count me in if you ever decide to make them.
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Old 04-13-2009, 05:24 PM   #17
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That looks awesome. Did you just lay CF over the stock cover? How did you get it so glossy? Just wetsand the resin and clearcoat?
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Old 04-13-2009, 05:32 PM   #18
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Well done indeed.

Question - Did you grind down the logo and VVT-I? There dosen't appear to be any indication of those raised elements manifesting through the CF.
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