Carbon Fiber Front Mudguard - ZX6R build PT. 4

[@IvanGOrtolan]

KZbin is becoming a gold mine of talented people showing how to do amazing things, I love it!

[@The-truth-is-valuable.]

I am glad that the part failed on you. Not because I am nasty, but because you were willing to show us the failures also, and why it happened. That way, we can learn from you, and do not have to (maybe?) experience the same (hopefully). Although the "patch" fender is not within my own taste, it is definitely something else. I have not seen it before (not that I have seen all styles in my life.) But nevertheless, the part you created, looks great, and taught us valuable knowledge. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@micheleresch992]

Great that you have rescued the nice piece

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks 🛠️🤘

[@mldv29]

Liked because of the creepy room. This type of video are the ones worth watching, short, direct to the point, and includes the errors made during the process. I hope you get the room fixed. Keep up the great work and good luck!

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks so much your kind words. I appreciate your feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 🛠️🤘

[@CP-zi3eg]

Despite the chemical release agent problem, a very nice job. I would just suggest a layer of release wax before chemical agent as a safety.

[@Lordy23]

Don't worry @ZRcarbon, I've had exactly the same thing happen to me , but it was my original part got trashed my mould is still ok, it's all part of the learning , our processes were the same, I think where we both might have gone wrong was a chemical mould sealer , I used a rub on release wax which is good at best , I'll definitely use a mold sealer and also try chemical release agent next time, great video 👍🏼

[@zrcarbon9937]

Hey Thanks, yeah with every single failure we learn something new. Only guide us into perfection. I never used wax before. I can only recommend Chemical RA. This was my first bad experience with the product. Good luck for your work 🛠🤟

[@abhilashpillai4]

Subscribed only to see you build that paint booth room... And can u upload more other types of carbon fibre patterns in ur videos... These mosaic style pattern tutorials are great... And i appreciate this, that u upload your failed parts videos also... This is great type of knowledge cuz from your failure also we get to learn

[@zrcarbon9937]

Hey Thanks for your support. I'll start building the paint booth soon as I'm done with the bike. Everything going to get covered up in to dust, so I have to get everything out of the way first. My next project will have a different cf pattern but I have to finish the Kawa with this pattern first. I'm glad my video was useful for you. 🛠🤟

[@Michael-ze6oz]

just a thought: You used tape onto the mold which already had the release agent on it. Perhaps the release agent may have been damaged during the removal of the tape, causing the carbon fiber to eventually adhere to the mold. It's nice to see that setbacks don't stop you from continuing. Good Job!

[@zrcarbon9937]

Hey Unfortunately that wasn’t the case because off camera I did apply another 4 coats of release agent. I always use 2 or 3 coats of release agent before I make a template of the mould. The tape comes out so much easier. I forgot to put that into the video I did finish the mold up with the 4 coats of RAgent. Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching 🛠️🤘

[@neilwilson5296]

😢 awwww no that's made me go check the date on my chem release, but it's good that you managed to save the part 👍

[@zrcarbon9937]

With the easy composite release agent, I noticed it has to have a very strong smell when its still good. Very unpleasant, it makes you to wear a mask when you use it. The expired one doesn't have that smell. Thanks so much for watching 🛠🤟

[@BigKidToys]

Dude how have I just now found this channel. I LOVE your videos, you earned another subscriber for sure my dude. Great job

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks so much. I appreciate your comment! I’m super happy you’re enjoying my content. 🛠️🤘

[@davidr8309]

Fantastic video, one trick I have used to separate parts from the mold is to use shop air after you get a wedge separating it slightly. As for release agent it just takes some experimentation to figure out what will work with what you are using. Molds will get better and need less release agent as they are used. I apply and buff out the release agent at least twice as many times as I think is necessary on the first part.

[@russellfreeburn6284]

I’ve been a sub for a while now and I’m loving the voice over. Keep up the good work brother

[@zrcarbon9937]

Awesome, thank you! I'm glad I didn't ruin the video with my voice 🛠🤟

[@redbaron8154]

GD!!! Can't imagine what you could do in a proper setting with super high quality unexpired materials. AWESOME job. Love the solving around the problems to arrive at the amazing finished product. Subscribed and Liked.

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks so much for the compliment. I hope in the future I’ll be able to build my own fully set work shop and do some amazing stuff. I appreciate your support, thanks 🛠️🤘

[@BrianjSiehr]

Nice looking overall! Especially your trimmed edges

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks so much. I appreciate your compliment 🛠️🤘

[@ediroks]

Awesome job as always, but mate, I think you have a ghost in your creepy room. 👻👻👻👻

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks a lot! Can be, but we don't talk about that 🛠🤟

[@garyengland5326]

The uni mould system isn't suitable for pre preg. It's better to use high temp epoxy and csm and woven cloth, then post cure the mould before layup.

[@denisotto348]

Great job and thanks for sharing your method. I learned a lot from this.

[@CarbonWorkshops]

Nice result! Iv also had so many moulds end up in the bin! I know the feeling all to well 😭

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks man! I appreciate your comment. Yeah, it is a learning experience. 🛠️🤘

[@Reaperrr53]

Use wool with compound first then microfiber with polish then foam pad with polish. It will look like a diamond! Love the channel dude

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thank you for your advice. I'll try it out in my next project Thanks for watching 🛠🤟

[@Reaperrr53]

@@zrcarbon9937 This is SMX Tech. btw 🙂

[@zrcarbon9937]

Hey how's every thing going? Did you get your composite oven from easyc.?

[@Reaperrr53]

Unfortunately I had to go another route because the power here in the US is slightly different than how the machine was set up. I don't think it would have worked @@zrcarbon9937

[@PeterPorsche1]

AMAZING. Love the channel, love the result. The fender looks amazing. I can relate to your experience with the release agent ... sometimes I think the manufacturers dont pay enugh attention to quality control. Really great build!

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks so much man! Can be the manufacturer yes, but I think I just had it too long sitting on the shelves during the summer. 🛠🤟

[@mrdon81]

nice video. carbon is new for me. i need to do this :) for your next project, try to thin out the mipa a bit with a solvent and apply a thinner coat so you have less structure / paint stripes and pin holes. then add a second and third coat over that, after that sand it. when sanding, dont use your fingertips but use the entire underside of your fingers close to eachother to prevent sanding uneven spots or create dents in your project. you only need to go forward and back 2 or 3 times with presure on 1 finger with 600, or even finer sandpaper, and you will see that in your end result. try to sand the whole part at once and smooth out away from the place you are focussing on so you will level the whole coat at once. you could spray a thin matt black coat over it when you start sanding so you have a guiding coat that will show you exactly what you are doing. you can use a "wit plamuurrubber" for sanding (dutch, can't find the english name for it. google it), it will take the form of the part you are sanding and will give a smoother surface. just some soft rubber sqaure thing works perfect for shapes like this.

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks so much for your advice. This will help me a lot in my next project.🛠🤟

[@pharaoh.6366]

The best channel I love this guy great work thank you for the amazing videos keep on going ❤

[@zrcarbon9937]

Glad you enjoy it! 👊🛠🤟

[@chrismanley5656]

Your determination is inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks so much for the support 🛠️🤘

[@pepifinta]

great result bro after all .. its just looks amazing :)

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks a ton, I tried the best 🛠🤟

[@adiprasongko1001]

keep up the enthusiasm and keep creating art, dude🔥🔥 Hopefully you can create your paint booth soon

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks so much. I’ll keep pushing! I’m starting the paint booth soon as I’m done with this bike 🛠️🤘

[@robertopaolucci881]

Super usefull video like always, thanks for sharing this!!

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks so much, I’m glad you liked it 🛠️🤘

[@cassiusclay7482]

Superbe travail et très belle vidéo bien expliquée.

[@Dooquid]

it looks dope! I'm loving the build

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks for watching 🏍️🛠️🤘

[@PatHaskell]

Gorgeous! Thanks for posting, very educational!

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thank you for the compliment 🛠️🤘

[@fenchelteefee]

Great stuff as always

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks for your kind words 🛠️🤘

[@IN_ZANE_]

Nice job

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks so much! 🛠️🤘

[@angelcabesa]

Eres un Rey de la fibra de carbono

[@vaclavhejda5658]

Awesome video. Thank you so much for the instructions! :)

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful!🛠🤟

[@globaltripping3654]

Looks awesome

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks man! 🛠🤟

[@mrPaul-jc4zl]

Amazing job!

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks so much! 🏍️🛠️🤘

[@ronaldoluiz5397]

Mano sou do Brasil, e esse vídeo prendeu minha atenção, já me inscrevi e não paro de ver suas obras de ates, espero comprar minha moto para quem sabe um dia fazer uma encomenda de algumas peças a você, daqui pra lá vc vai ter uma loja grande e vai estar exportando para todo o mundo, em nome de Jesus.

[@zrcarbon9937]

Hey man! Thanks so much for watching and for the support. That would be so great if I could send parts over to you in the future. I hope your dream comes true very soon 🏍🛠🤟

[@mb8763]

Great! Love the content! Keep up

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thank you! Will do! 🏍🛠🤟

[@mircealazar3362]

Hello Based on what I see from the video, you did not post cure the mold to 135 C, but went straight to the laying of carbon fiber. We can see that based on the color of the mold. Alter cure it's color should turn darker yellow. Also, I suppose you did not follow the proper procedure of applying the release agent ( 5 coats with 15 min intervals + leave last coat for 1 hour).This can happen to anyone, I also had my share of failed molds )

[@zrcarbon9937]

Hey Thanks for your advice, I'll definitely watch out for that! All failure happens for a reason 🛠🤟

[@3m4r38]

Good stuff! Although what was the problem with the release agent on the final part

[@zrcarbon9937]

It was out of date. 🛠️🤘

[@schottlandreise1797]

Nice to see the complete process and also shares failures. What material thickness do you get with 3 layer 210g and 2 layer 450g? Sounds like a lot to me.

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks, That is a lot of carbon yes. I wanted to have my first piece super strong. 2 layers of 210g and 1 layer of 450g will do it just fine. 🛠🤟

[@superbikesquadracer]

Lovley Job! Looks amazing! I rather spend 200$ on a carbon fiber mudguard. To mutch work 😅.

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks man! It dose take a hell of a lot effort, and cost more than 200$ to make a fender from scratch 😅 🛠🤟

[@ireneuszkrawczyk8960]

Good job!

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TealcJack]

Never thought about the release agent having an expiration date.

[@zrcarbon9937]

Yeah me too. I experienced that, during the summer is more likely to go off.

[@paolonieri473]

Anyway result is very good ; what do you think was the problem with the release agent?

[@globaltripping3654]

The release agent was out of date

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks for the compliment. Yes the release agent was out of date. I bought a new one since. The new release agent smells totally different. It has a very strong almost fishy smell. Tho old one doesn't have that. Thanks for watching 🛠🤟

[@tigerrc]

AMAZING!

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks so much! 🛠🤟

[@IyoLu]

If you could tolerate a 2-3mm deviation from the original size of the fender, I imagine you could have simply used the fender as the mold itself, and applied woven carbon fiber cloth to the outside or inside, and adjusted the bolt holes accordingly, and/or used spacers on your bike to reattach the new carbon piece.. I recently saw a video where this process was utilized, and there is no wasted material, and no extra steps, and much, much quicker.. like I said, IF you have accounted for the discrepancies in tolerance, and are okay with a SLIGHTLY different aesthetic (either larger or smaller, depending on which outward or inner face is used to lay the new carbon fiber fabric. This should only be done with structurally inconsequential parts, of course, in my opinion, such as panels and fenders :)

[@IyoLu]

Well said

[@zrcarbon9937]

Hey man Yes you’re right. That is possible to do. In my case it wouldn’t work because the fender has several curves and bends which would mechanically lock the whole carbon part onto the oem fender. The idea was to reproduce the fender as the original, but I messed up with the release agent. Will be a new video sometimes so correcting my failure with the fender. 🛠️🤘

[@ferdidwiprayogik3102]

how many layer carbon u use is look like rigid and strong

[@zrcarbon9937]

One too many 3 layers of 210g and 2 layers of 450g Half of the amount would be enough. 🛠️🤘

[@felixkroeber1769]

Hi, is it possible to use a single piece of carbon on the surface finish of the larger fairing panels like the underbelly for your Ducati. I love the carbon look but I want to have one continuous pattern as the finish. Is that possible with the Prepreg?

[@zrcarbon9937]

Yes, absolutely. Carbon fibre mat is designed to us it as a whole sheet, but I jus wanted to use it differently. I'll be making videos in the future using prepreg as a whole sheet. 🛠🤟

[@felixkroeber1769]

@@zrcarbon9937 Awesome thank you so much, please keep up the content

[@mb8763]

Which material are you using for building the „frame“? It looks so easy to bend and adjustable to the shape of the mudguard. Can’t be solid PP plates, right?

[@zrcarbon9937]

Hey I used fluted signboard for that. It is easy to work with. 🛠️🤘

[@intruder_ua]

i subsсribed. was the problem with the separator?

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks so much! Yes the Cemical mould release agent was expired. Absolute stitch up. 🛠️🤘

[@RedRideRVT1R]

16:15 😁🍻 Personal Protective Equipment 💎

[@Dirtywhtboy87930]

How tough is a Rhino’s azz? Lol😂

[@illla]

7:02 The release agent was expired 8:16 Uses the expired release agent again

[@federanimal9987]

What is the name of that carbon fiber...? Is it self-adhesive?

[@zrcarbon9937]

Hey I used prepreg carbon fiber You can find the links down below in the video description 🛠️🤘

[@neilspires7259]

Since you have the molds now, could you be enticed to build another one?

[@zrcarbon9937]

Hey man I won’t make another one if I don’t have to 🙂

[@jeanfrancoispoivre4438]

Peut-être qu'il faudrait faire cuire le moule avant de faire la pièce en carbone ?courage

[@SauloSoliman]

❤

[@Mazafaka77]

Смотрел и плакал..Отвратительная работа

[@tedan8116]

Nice job… You should invest in a good microphone cause actually sound sucks

[@zrcarbon9937]

Thanks for your feedback! I’m going to upgrade that crap microphone I have 🛠️🤘

[@ercanbaba-b1t]

256 >gram :))) Oh my Allah... Big Work...