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[@robertboyer5498]

Awesome job again. I knew the whining babies would be on here crying. Not sure how they found your channel, I would have thought all their suggestions would have steered them to soy goat yoga channels.

[@austinniemela]

Haha no kidding!

[@ptfrodrigues9300]

Looks great! How about 3d printed? Might have worked too!

[@brodygeisler5520]

"Seems like everything is a scam even our president" haha love the subtle jab! 🤣

[@brodygeisler5520]

This link above is a scam?

[@baileyalfieri8559]

Did he not say he wasn’t going to go full out on this truck lol ? I’m loving it I just find it funny

[@tj_offroad]

Says he's not going full out and then proceeds to literally completely take the truck apart to the last bolts :)

[@kamrulzaman4277]

After laying down the resin epoxy run a heatgun across it, it will remove unwanted air pockets and bubbles that causes the fisheyes.

[@007Yoghurt]

+ air filtration, because sometimes small dust is the reason.

[@brodyreed6428]

If you’re not letting the coat dry fully before putting another coat on it could be that you’re not giving it enough time to gas off if the vapors of the resin do not gas off it will cause Fish eyes

[@SystemHacker23]

Much respect to the time and effort you take on your builds. One thing I'd recommend is getting a 3d printer with a large print volume. I think it'll add value to what you do and help you in cases like this.

[@boisebiker4713]

Next time you cut carbon fiber use a spray bottle with water to keep the fibers down. Helps a lot with the dust and nastiness of cutting carbon. Just mist it every now and then during the cut

[@tylersmith293]

“Including our president” 😂

[@garymallard4699]

You can do like the Speaker guys do..make a wood and foam frame..staple / Hot Glue fleece fabric ( or any fabric material including old shirts lol ) over it to create a shape...and then use resin to stiffen it..add your cloth and matting materials to layer it... continue adding cloth/resin till it is strong enough for your use....it can be a mold or completed part doing it this way...you can add metal material for fastening it as you build it too...whether steel or aluminum or whatever you like...it isn't hard to shape it roughly and cover it... or change it too..if your unhappy...go buy fleece at a fabric store..it shapes and adds strength to the first stage....the resin dries and hardens over it like glass material...

[@masterjdawe]

Everything in this world is a scam, even our president!!! 💀💀💀😂😂😂

[@tylersmith293]

Hate the idea of a slammed Toyota. But love watching the process. So I’m here for it. Step one in any fiberglass or carbon fiber work, good solid all metal scissors. And lots of roller work.

[@jmills69]

Please don’t bring your political opinion to your car channel. Start a different channel for that.

[@ronthompson2366]

You did well for the first time. I know someone who did work with carbon fiber. Ir was a struggle to say the least. I would be curious if one was wave a torch or heat gun lightly over it. It would pull some of the imperfections out of it. But it is looking good. You should look into hydrodipping... easy to set and do. A lot of patterns available. Great for accent work on accessory items. As always looking forward to seeing what's next.

[@tombrenes2411]

Awesome content Love all the hard work Great build series

[@gualafun]

for the next mold, i would suggest using plexiglass/acrylic as you will get the smooth & flat surface. and it will save time or at least minimize it from having to sand.

[@kip8790]

Just a thought, wouldn’t it have been easier to make a plug and put the finished surface against the mould? That way you could have got a super smooth finish to the corners and finished surfaces.

[@austinniemela]

Yes I’ll try that next time!

[@mikediamond257]

Sooooo good to watch you learning and perfecting. I’m sure there’s nothing you can’t do! Great content. Thanks for bringing us along

[@naeemsafdari2530]

Try head it with hair dryer the fish eys goes away

[@michaelmalone7604]

Hi Austin I disappointed you have politicised your site. I was enjoying you work on the Toyota’s but I won’t watch any more. Bye and good luck. Cheers Michael.

[@austinniemela]

You won’t watch me build Toyota’s because of my opinion? That’s immature

[@BisforBoost]

Should have panel bond the brackets wouldnt have moved

[@cyberspooky]

You were correct Austin the epoxy needed more time for off gassing, at least 24 hr between coats , you didn’t say what the temperature was , too cold and you get the same problem and you end up adding more time for off gassing, great job for your first attempt 👍

[@austinniemela]

It’s warm! 80-85F and I gave about 10-12 hours between coats. I think it needs longer!

[@chucklima1]

The effort on the carbon fiber was really good. But in my opinion it will look much better out of metal. Carbon fiber is too modern for this 1977 truck. It doesn't look good.

[@gregh7457]

exactly what i was thinking. why expose yourself to all those nasty chemicals too

[@Tactical_Pterodactyl_Knives]

Carbon fiber is absolute disgusting stuff! Stay safe. It will stick in your skin so easily. Looks amazing though!

[@louiludog]

"everything seems to be a scam these days... including our prez" 😂💯

[@Awesomesauceman-vx5sv]

I was gonna comment the same thing! 😂 maybe Austin should team up with JP S for some comedy lol

[@arm2644]

Yes, Trump was a complete infiltrated Russian scam!

[@MrDan1509]

I used Minwax polyurethane spray on my sun faded carbon fiber Light Speed disk guard on my 06 RM250! It's held up pretty freaking good!

[@731trident]

I would like to make a suggestion, per your last video if I may. Please put up the option for viewers to give you a 'like' w/money. You put out great content, and KZbin viewers (like myself) don't mind throwing you ssome 'coffee money'. Just a thought on how to increase your revenue stream (also I hate to see Big Red go...). I used to wonder why carbon fiber parts were so expensive. Having seen this video, now I understand! Man that's labor intensive!

[@johnthackrah6615]

Austin, great job on the bezel for your radio. I have some experience with composite work. Your conclusion you came to after putting multiple coats of epoxy on was correct, the epoxy was too thick. The "fish eyes" are created when the epoxy "goes off" and the gases created in that reaction need to get out. It's all about the thickness. Keep in mind, in the end, you want maximum fiber and minimum epoxy. My suggestion to you is after every coat of epoxy you put on any project, brush it on, and the squeegee it off. By squeepeeing it off, you'll leave the epoxy between the fiber grain and take off the high spots. Three coats max. Good luck. Great videos, great channel, great work. Congrats!!

[@austinniemela]

Thank you! I will try that!!

[@MichaelAnderson-mz7zs]

Not bad for a first try. Suggest vacuum bagging, use peel ply, less epoxy, too much makes a weak part, heating pad to reduce curing times and check out Mike Patey's page. Cheers.

[@jonnykustoms]

Wash with soap and water with scotch brite pad. If not curing, your epoxy resin ratio is wrong. I always weigh my epoxy resin ratio. Buy a good no blush epoxy resin.

[@nadjibouyahia2257]

m'y opinion i think the époxy was absorbed by the fibre and make point, so Maybe to Wait until bécame rock ans thèn add another cout. Not easy job, i like tour job good luck

[@605sage]

you got to torch the epoxy to blow up the air bubbles and it also helps the epoxy level out flat onto the mold i do epoxy figure modeling and I use this stuff a lot so yeah using a torch helps the epoxy move around and set flat way better than just letting it do its own. itll dry out deformed 9 times out of ten if you dont apply some heat Edit: use thin coats to medium amount for this type of epoxy setting. great video good luck!

[@garymallard4699]

You usually add strength to a form to be able to release your part...some ribs and extra material will help popping them apart..

[@utilityart]

Resin could be off gassing. Maybe throw it in your oven for a bit. See if there is an accelerated cure on the can. Also, those blue shop rags are not good for cleaning like that. They can leave a residue.

[@samaraujo8387]

To fix the clearance couldn't you just add the stock bumpers back on the bed and get extra room for your Suspension

[@MarkSoliday]

Bro keep politics off your channel please. It's a free country but calling one politically elected official a scam doesn't help out country.

[@PettyFishing]

It’s dirt that’s giving you the fisheyes along with even a slightly epoxy improper mixture as the compound gases out/cures. One coat mixes properly at a time is the safest practice with some sort of protection covering it.

[@christopherlmartin25]

OMG yes the President is a scam and that's what you get when you order a President through the mail 🤣🤣🤣

[@Mk-mq6vo]

Austin please take care of your back. You work for very long in Bent position.

[@atomicorang]

You did excellent in my book Austin.. Very sweet custom piece!

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

It's good enough to learn for the next time. You still have the mold and can always come back and make it better. I say send it until you decide to revisit it.

[@samaraujo8387]

Awesome job in those carbon fiber parts The dashboard and the door trim looked amazing would love a pair.

[@thunder_lloyd]

Every time I comment on youtube i get a scam message saying i won something. IDK who falls for it!! silly

[@MussaKZN]

Including JB ..I love it when you sneak in some political bits..

[@zarne2061]

I wish I could help you with that, I make prosthetics limbs out of carbon fibre!

[@olegdvoriyachek9911]

Привет!Прекрасная работа.Очень нравится то ,что ты делаешь!Удачи и побольше подписчиков😊

[@mylesunger4856]

I’m doing a restore on a 82 Toyota pickup and I really need that heater control/stereo panel. If you see this please reach out. Thanks

[@NASTYcraftX]

For me, the allen bolts ruin the look. Worst case maybe use black bolts. Like other said, you could have fiberglassed the brackets in place.

[@beansnricelabs]

maybe you could try putting the epoxy under vacuum after mixing to remove air bubbles?

[@Prokres_Overland]

Every vid has 148 likes..149 after me watchin it.

[@ابويزيدالوايلي]

The work is great, but the talk is a lot. If you focus on work and talk less, we will have more fun with you.

[@patrickbrady447]

I thought that you need to do another mold from your mold so that your finish is the side that is in contact with the mold. Doint it that way you apply clear gell first the the carbon fibre then apoxy etc.

[@البصراوي-ض1ع]

1.المقطع ماستفادينه شي 2.تتكلم كثير 3.تشرح كثير اني احب محتواك لاكن عليك اجراء بعظ التعديلات على المحتوى وارجو تنزيل مقاطع اكثر

[@آخرالرجالالمحترمين-ت8ظ]

Is there anyone who can make the upper part of the dashboard of the Honda Accord 2000 from carbon fiber?

[@christianhabich8020]

Next time, just lay it all up and then put it into a vacuum bag and suck the air out. That creates a perfect laminate.

[@SootyDiesel81]

What about using a heat gun like how they get bubbles out of epoxy resins

[@deanisaacs525]

Check out easy composites ltd. Some good vids on carbon and molds.

[@simphiwedlamini40]

Keep up good work brother. Why you not an South African we need that talent in our country😄

[@jakewilliams7069]

It may have been static electricity from the plastic table. That causes fish eyes in carbon fiber.

[@JohnAvantiBK]

Nice work...

[@mjcavender1230]

Wonder if running a torch over it between coats would have helped?

[@peterp4319]

Hey Austin, have you considered 3D Printing that mold ? ps love your channel

[@odevious8081]

Use a torch after you lay down the epoxy it helps with fish eyes and bubbles

[@blakef8314]

Would you consider working on someone else's Toyota? 🤔

[@walterphillips9950]

What about 3D printing some of the pieces you need?

[@romaalmazan5861]

You should have as much subscribers as Devin you two guys freaken rock I watch his channel for tuners and yours for trucks

[@robertlemoi7919]

Forget the carbon fiber dash. Do something else.

[@johncourtneyscott2757]

You are one talented young man

[@arcangelmicheal1]

Use a heat gun. Forces off gassing so all bubbles are gone before epoxy is set.

[@d.collier_8280]

A 3d printer would’ve been great for this project

[@gregh7457]

and the plastic would have matched the dash better. putting cf in a 70's mini truck is like putting a double din unit in a 69 dodge charger

[@nosferatu858]

You need to heat your epoxy. Put the bottle in hot water before pouring it and mixing. The fish eyes are air bubbles from mixing. Use a heat gun to pop them.

[@jianballesteros6477]

When are you gonna make a video of the Toyota Tacoma that you posted a year ago

[@Secondgen392hemi]

Awesome build! Thanks for the shoot out haha!

[@tomswindler64]

Good video you accomplished quite a bit in building the radio faceplate from scratch,just keep on doing what your doing and carry on 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@unclejesse88]

If you are looking for an idea for a short filler video, feel free to make one where you use a USB volume knob with your atoto stereo. I'd have bought one already if I could see someone using one with a USB volume knob. Atoto doesn't list one as an accessory, and there is only one on Amazon where someone claims it works. Just a thought. Nice job on the bezel, although I'm bummed you "took the easy way out" on the stereo mounts. Good job!

[@helmutprost9714]

Isn't there supposed to be a vacuum bag or a pressure oven?

[@jesr.andersen6826]

Try a heat gun when the epoxy is still wet, it will pop the bubles

[@briandoerner2620]

it cost you $1000.00 in time for that..good effort

[@jaredadams3774]

Love your channel even more after the comment, “everything seems to be a scam, including our president!” 🍻🇺🇸

[@austinniemela]

🇺🇸🇺🇸 thanks brother!!

[@garymallard4699]

Smoother your form is the better the part comes out...spray gel coat first then glass it up

[@austinniemela]

You can use polyester gel coat and directly put epoxy over that to wet out the fiberglass?

[@garymallard4699]

@@austinniemela the Gel coat is the top coat in fibreglass... i was referring to your mold...it helps get a smoother finish for your part...

[@nicholasfuller8097]

love the mini truck build man...lots of fun to watch the progress

[@eldonhalliburton4766]

Austin,That was a great PSA

[@rustyspeidel561]

"Everything is a scam in this world including our president." LOLOL! #truth!

[@christopherashcraft7261]

Try youse a vacume mold to ot make a nice one to

[@donigor9549]

Amazing job again, Austin! The wizard never give up! 💪🏼

[@bmxtaz]

That turned out great for your first try. Plus the level of unique is that much higher. Nice work.

[@jonothen5364]

Wet sand it then spray it with car clear coat

[@marka.santos1922]

Use gel coat before laminating

[@thedude1284]

its bubbles dude. run your torch over it

[@williearkoncel9606]

Try also 3D printing 👍🏼

[@Z-Bart]

"Including our President"... Nailed It!

[@themechanicslab]

don't forget to bake your parts

[@Metalwolf765]

I would have bonded the brackets to the back with epoxy instead of using the bolts. It’s stronger than the four bolts and much cleaner in the end. Cool project though, looking forward to the next vid :)

[@samuelr.1022]

You have bubbles in the resin

[@lpis45]

Great job Austin. This truck is going to be awesome

[@deiselpower]

Scam like our president….. quote of the year Austin.

[@austinniemela]

👍👍👍

[@راعيالمور]

عمل جبار ومتقن ... هل بالإمكان التواصل معك بأي وسيلة سوا بالبريد الإلكتروني ( الأيميل ) أو الواتس آب حيث لدي سيارة تويوتا ستاوت موديل ١٩٧٧م وأرغب في تجديدها لديك. ابو حمود . المملكة العربية السعودية ....

[@ahmedbasha1690]

يا اخي شغله افضل من الوكاله بكثير

[@راعيالمور]

@@ahmedbasha1690 فعلاً كلامك صحيح والدليل تغيير نظام تثبيت السيارة الخلفي من سست حديد إلى نظام يشبه الهدروليك وكذلك إضافة وتغيير نظام مقصات السيارة الأمامية. أتمنى أن أستطيع التواصل مع صاحب القناة.

[@zahzh1399]

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[@plus790]

Got past the 21:00 mark and then...did he just say the the 4th layer will be the exposed one??? If you plan to do an exposed CF weave, your mold always needs to be the the finished side. No way will this turn out usable as a bare CF surface. On top of that, you really need to be vacuum bagging this if you hope to get good definition in the corners.

[@austinniemela]

Id say it turned out ok. Next time I will try this! Like I said this is my first go at it!

[@austinniemela]

What about CF skinning? There is no mold and the weave is exposed...

[@austinniemela]

@Freddy Muldoon thanks man I’ll look into it!!

[@عليالشهري-ن3ظ1م]

انت بارع جدا في كل امر

[@gideontladi]

Awesome video as always