Hi,

 

Couple of weeks ago I did a test overlay on the small scuttle piece below the windscreen today - I must emphasize that this was a damaged piece of Carbon Fibre Twill - in fact the last bit off of a roll - and it was stuck to the cardboard role and had been therefore stretched out of line so anyway...

 

First I rubbed it over with some 60 and eventually sprayed it black.

 

Then did the usual layer of resin - waited for it go super tacky - and placed the CF over the piece and pressed it in all those important likkle places ;-))

 

After about 20 mins I poured a floodcoat of surfboard resin over and left it to dry in my workshop oven. When cured I trimmed the piece and cut out the holes/groves as you see them. I them masked off the groves/vented area and sprayed with black gloss. Waited for that to dry then sanded gently to define the natural lines where the CF and black gloss merge.

I then flood coated once more, cured in the oven, sanded, and added one more final flood coat of surfboard resin. At this point I would normally leave this to cure naturally for a day or so before finally rubbing down and clearcoating but..... This is only a test so I skipped that bit and just cut with 1000 grit and a quick whiz over with the polisher.

 

 

:)

What I wanted to prove to myself was that painting the vented area worked visually and did not distract from the purpose of the overlay itself.

 

I think it works for me - and when the next 10M arrrives I think I will spend a Saturday completing both parts of the scuttle. I think it will be worth the effort.

 

What do you think?

 

 

AGAIN: The CF I used was damaged so dont diss the wavey lines....

Pictures above taken after the final flood coat was applied. Not cleaned up.

great work Andy can I have one that looks bloody good:bow:

Nice work Andy.

 

Are you able to do large areas and get the weave straight?

 

Andy

Yes Andy - but this bit of cloth was damaged hence the test piece. I have done quite large pieces - not a whole bonnet/hood though - well not in CF - but I have copied OEM bonnets and boot lids to reduce weight etc for racers. And this will only be an overlay - not a true CF piece so... I am not selling - just looking for feedback as to if a CF scuttle would be killer cool or - overkill? ;-)~

Yes Andy - but this bit of cloth was damaged hence the test piece. I have done quite large pieces - not a whole bonnet/hood though - well not in CF - but I have copied OEM bonnets and boot lids to reduce weight etc for racers. And this will only be an overlay - not a true CF piece so... I am not selling - just looking for feedback as to if a CF scuttle would be killer cool or - overkill? ;-)~

 

Yes Andy I know it was just an experiment. I wasn't critisising your work at all mate.

 

The reason I ask is I am having a custom made rear light panel made to house quad LED rear lights and was thinking of doing it in carbon fibre.

 

Can you get pieces that big?

 

Andy

"Oy loyk it!" :D

 

Andy, i think it looks superb. Ive got a spare complete scuttle panel, now on my to do list.

Good man

Fantastic job Andy, looks really good. :)

looks fantastic would like some of that..:bow::hyper:

 

dan.:)

Looks great.

that looks great mate

looks good to me,very nice!

looking very good where did you get the surf board resin from??

 

I used clear laqure and it isnt as good :(

That's a tidy job mate!

 

I'm not into the "fake" CF trims but I have to say the real thing does look very good; even your experiment with the damaged stuff! Impressive.....

 

Richard:)

looking very good where did you get the surf board resin from??

 

I used clear laqure and it isnt as good :(

 

Hi - I get all my supplies form CFS - I can highly reccomend them ;-))

 

http://www.cfsnet.co.uk/

Yes Andy I know it was just an experiment. I wasn't critisising your work at all mate.

 

The reason I ask is I am having a custom made rear light panel made to house quad LED rear lights and was thinking of doing it in carbon fibre.

 

Can you get pieces that big?

 

Andy

 

Hi Andy - the widest twill I have is currently 1.25M - your light panel is 1.5M (if a single piece) - the good news id 2M is the max width you can get - so yes it's very possible sir. What lights are you going to use? I am considering doing a similar thing using the R33 aftermarket lights like these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/93-98-Nissan-Skyline-R33-Red-Clear-LED-Lexus-Tail-light_W0QQitemZ120481967730QQcategoryZ72713QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BIEW%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D11%26ps%3D63 or these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CRYSTAL-SMOKED-TAIL-LIGHTS-4-SKYLINE-R33-1993-1998_W0QQitemZ220495267692QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item33568ac76c

 

Be good to get another POV Andy. Cheers matey.:hyper:

Hi - I get all my supplies form CFS - I can highly reccomend them ;-))

 

http://www.cfsnet.co.uk/

 

Cheers for that. ive found the clear coat :)

Hi - I get all my supplies form CFS - I can highly reccomend them ;-))

 

http://www.cfsnet.co.uk/

 

I can recommend them as well ;-))

Hi Andy - the widest twill I have is currently 1.25M - your light panel is 1.5M (if a single piece) - the good news id 2M is the max width you can get - so yes it's very possible sir. What lights are you going to use? I am considering doing a similar thing using the R33 aftermarket lights like these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/93-98-Nissan-Skyline-R33-Red-Clear-LED-Lexus-Tail-light_W0QQitemZ120481967730QQcategoryZ72713QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BIEW%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D11%26ps%3D63 or these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CRYSTAL-SMOKED-TAIL-LIGHTS-4-SKYLINE-R33-1993-1998_W0QQitemZ220495267692QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item33568ac76c

 

Be good to get another POV Andy. Cheers matey.:hyper:

 

 

 

I was going to use r33 lights ages ago but i went 99 insted lol.

I was going to use r33 lights ages ago but i went 99 insted lol.

 

I think you did the right thing - if your preserving the rear of your car reasonably close to stock - then they are - I think - the best option. :o

 

I am not goin to be preserving the standard rear so... :)

 

(I am even thinking that maybe the RX7 aftermarket light cluster looks pretty good) but will probably stick with Nissan. :headvswal

 

Andy

Hi Andy - the widest twill I have is currently 1.25M - your light panel is 1.5M (if a single piece) - the good news id 2M is the max width you can get - so yes it's very possible sir. What lights are you going to use? I am considering doing a similar thing using the R33 aftermarket lights like these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/93-98-Nissan-Skyline-R33-Red-Clear-LED-Lexus-Tail-light_W0QQitemZ120481967730QQcategoryZ72713QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BIEW%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D11%26ps%3D63 or these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CRYSTAL-SMOKED-TAIL-LIGHTS-4-SKYLINE-R33-1993-1998_W0QQitemZ220495267692QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item33568ac76c

 

Be good to get another POV Andy. Cheers matey.:hyper:

 

 

Aaaaahhhhhhh...............

 

Great minds think alike Andy!!!

 

Text me your number mate, we need to get our heads together on this. My number is 07843 425220.

 

Andy

Looks great, How much you want for a set id be interested in buying some if you fancied making another set, could send you mine to use and pay you of course.

 

Cheers Craig

Well I appreciate the comments and offers guys but it is just not economical for me to attempt to profit from this - I am merely A:) Trying to share ideas in the true spirit of a forum and B:) Look for constructive criticism and comment from a captive audience with similar interests. :slap:

 

I'm a Technology Consultant on a looooong looooooong contract working in the oil & gas industry currently and my day rate is scary lovely beautiful ;-)) :rofl:

Well I appreciate the comments and offers guys but it is just not economical for me to attempt to profit from this - I am merely A:) Trying to share ideas in the true spirit of a forum and B:) Look for constructive criticism and comment from a captive audience with similar interests. :slap:.....................:

 

Nicely said Andy.

 

And whilst I shouldn't have to say it, I hope you don't mind me reminding the other forum users that unsubscribed members are not permitted to trade. So to everyone else, please do not ask Andy.......!

 

Richard:)