finished my carbon engine bay!thoughts!?
06-21-2010, 10:13 AM
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finished my carbon engine bay!thoughts!?
Hey guys i just finished with my engine bay!I wraped with carbon fiber the battery cover and the other covers!t was a painful job but i managed to make it through!
What do you think?
I will post another picture this noon with the parts fitted!
What do you think?
I will post another picture this noon with the parts fitted!
06-21-2010, 12:11 PM
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Good attempt.....the edged really need finishing. Did you use temperature appropriate epoxy? I can see this was an overlay vacuum bagging would be a better option it would come out alot better.
06-21-2010, 12:32 PM
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Yes the edges are a little bit messy but i will fix it!
I used top coat epoxy retin only and then just sit and wait.When finished i trimed it a little but the surface was too messy and i was woried with the retin thiknes
So i leave it just as it is,i am just worried about the engine bay temperature
If i see any melted epoxy retin i will know my mistake 
Although i think its a good attempt cause its the first time that i make some carbon fiber parts and all the retin was pain in the as*!!
06-21-2010, 01:22 PM
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^ Be careful! you should check the flashpoint on the epoxy....I have never done engine bay parts but many others and know that some epoxies will do terrible in heat.
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Its ready guys the only problem is that i want some kind of help.I want to buy some kind of trim stripe for the edges of the parts?What do you recomend?Thanks!
Here is the photo
Here is the photo
09-04-2010, 01:13 AM
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There is a site that has real carbon covers.
http://www.shop.retro-spec.net/produ...4&categoryId=8
http://www.shop.retro-spec.net/produ...4&categoryId=8
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I am thinking of painting them silver cause i have to paint a pair of ganadors mirrors.
Tip:If anyone wants real carbon fiber look just buy the ready ones..lol
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