DIY Carbon Fiber Fenders (Ep. 53)

If you've ever wondered how to make your own carbon fiber parts - that's the subject of this video. We make a set of fenders for the Volvo Amazon project. I don't spare the details. All products used in the video are listed below.
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Composite Envisions
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Carbon Fiber 5 Harness Satin F-2212
Hexcel HiMax Carbon Fiber Biaxial +- 45°
Commercial Grade Carbon Fiber 2 X 2 Twill 3K 2" Tape
Pro-Set INF-114 Infusion Epoxy with INF-212 Slow Hardener
Freekote 700-NC - Release agent
Freekote FMS - Mold sealer
Mycell PVC Foam Core (6.5 mm)
Airtech Stretchlon 800 bagging film
Airtech AT200Y Tacky Tape
Composite Envisions Green Resin Flow Medium
EnkaFusion CX-1000 Flow medium spacer
Airtech Bleeder Lease B Coated Peel Ply.
Duratec Grey VE Primer
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[@lakehousee2707]

I work for Composite Envisions, and It’s really cool to see what people do with the products they get from us. We don’t see it very often so thanks for sharing!

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Couldn't have done it without a lot of help from your company and friends over on DIY Carbon Fiber on Facebook. Community support is essential to making this dream come to life.

[@thomasbarlow4223]

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[@Bluswede]

Composite Envisions?!! Heck you're right in my back yard! Matter-of-fact, some of your material already has been used in, and more will be finding its way into an airplane being built over at the Wausau Airport in the Learn Build Fly hangar.

[@Bearditwas]

I'm near Steven's Point and just became an EAA member, thanks for mentioning the Learn build fly program. I didn't know of it, but I'll be sure to see what it's all about. Hopefully this corona stuff blows over soon.

[@curvs4me]

You guys rock!

[@ronplucksstrings7112]

I can totally appreciate your excitement and enthusiasm when those babies popped out of the mold and looked as good as they did. Men can't give birth, but this has to be close... Congratulations!

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

I was almost in tears when the first one came out. Not even kidding.

[@bewernia]

Too funny.

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I’m an American but is it weird to notice how happy this guy is. At his age everyone is pissed off. Good for you and the video was awesome.

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

I work with those people...I try to do my best to be a positive person.

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[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Why thank you. I guess the work is finally getting some YT attention. I used to worry about the views...then that has just stopped mattering. I'm trying to learn how to make watchable content and better videos.

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Rock it if ya got it! It's a part of being committed and your research impelled by your desire and discipline. That's why some do better. Commitment.

[@unclenickynvp5074]

I once wanted a carbon fibre factory, I believed its the new black gold of modern age.

[@falty]

Love the dedication that Jake and the staff, at Composite Envisions, have towards their customers. I being one of them have soaked up time from Jake while he patiently answered my beginner questions without judgement. HUGE props to them and you for promoting them.

[@goblright]

ThankYou for taking the trouble to share the fun. You’re doing a great job.

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks! It's a great help to me to have people watching.

[@marty3469]

Excellent video, I was a fibreglasser in the 90s where I got my trade we made race/rallycar seats , which were and still are the best made in Australia.. the only comment is when pulling the part out is to stand it upright and twist left to right a few times to crack the part free, but hey, the end product does satisfy after all the hard work.. Seeing a non bubbled carbon fender, bonnet, race seat is what it's all about 👍👍

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks for the tip. What I've gained is a great deal of respect for people that do this craft. It looks so easy - but boy - it's not. There is a lot of skill involved in making it look easy!

[@IvelLeCog]

Hi there just for clarification, do you mean like how you would free up ice cubes in an ice tray? Just twist the thing a little?

[@marty3469]

@@IvelLeCog exactly 👍. On long molds I stand on the end and flex the other end left to right, but not much as it can damage gelcoat in the mold after a period of time. Also fitting a tyre valve in the mold is another way to help crack the part loose

[@reallyanti]

Congrats on your progress man. Great video. I have a 1954 Chevy 2 door I'm planning on completely recreating in Carbon. Refreshing to see someone else doing something cool with a classic.

[@robertsmathers7959]

You were very smart to seek advice from those who do this daily, thus saving yourself money, time and probably some heartache. When I was doing similar work, I did the same thing. The only stupid question is the one you don't ask when you should.

[@yashj13]

Hey, that is really cool, you just did it in your garage. I am a Innovative textile student and we always did it only in laboratory. Thank you so much to share your knowledge.

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

You're welcome Yash. Keep innovating.

[@colinshippyshipp5747]

Great job informative and entertaining I usually skip through this type of content to find the best parts but watched your video from start to finish

[@lucvinet2166]

I like how simply you do your things . Basic home . You could be a neighbor

[@StanleyKubick1]

Your excitement is catching. Instant sub from a messy garage owner

[@micjr21]

Finally!! Someone giving great info on diy carbon fiber!!!

[@TheSharpy088]

You did seriously good considering your experience to take on a part like that. Nothing better than seeing the work when it breaks out perfect. Keep it up

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks Dan...I should have started with a simpler part. I'm glad it turned out.

[@garymaya1767]

awesome!! wow for 2 weeks and part molds for life, that's what i'm talking about.

[@leonardfbell]

Your videos have made me realize I can make my dream build a reality. Thank you for what you do

[@jonahdannaker2446]

Love that this is for an Amazon. Came across this doing research for my 740 wagon

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks - it is my favourite Volvo.

[@southofheaven123]

Amazing work! Your research and methodical approach has paid dividends, as well as your tenacity to see it through; food for thought about what it takes to make a flawless quality part... Something I'm not ready for yet!

[@ZingkhaiKust]

Finally I have found a right place to learn all about fibreglass n carbon fiber Waiting for more updates.

[@CaptainLila]

Very cool, thank you very much for the information! I am thinking of doing similar stuff to my classic car. The primer is really something new to me. I figured I'd have to do that with paint later.

[@jackrodgersjr]

September in Canada. Raised in South Florida, Fort Lauderdale, and 60 years later living in Tallahassee with its rather mild winter. 70F inside in the winter is NOT the same as 70F outside in the summer. "Jack, why is it 78F inside your house?" The mold making was fascinating and answered a lot of questions I have BEFORE trying it myself. Great videos. Look forward to watching more.

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks Jack - I worked it out after your comment...I keep my shop in the winter around 48F. Crazy - but I find this a very comfortable temperature. If you have questions just ask!

[@MrRonluker]

Great job! Time well spent!

[@Specky12]

Beautiful job. They look superb.

[@MrCrankyface]

That looks so nice! Learnt tons from this video, thanks for being so thorough!

[@onepairofhands]

i have done a few moulds, and i know the effort that goes into making a part, your results are excellent, top job

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks Peter. Nice to hear from those that have done!

[@themechanic6117]

amazing work. really something to be proud of

[@nobrakes425]

Easy composites has a really good tutorial to make the mold and part it's been up for 7 years lol

[@km6832]

If you followed the channel you'd know he knows nothing about carbon. Easy composites is tailored to pros

[@alvarooliveira1791]

For sure you've got yourself a subscriber! One of the greatest contents that I've found on carbon fiber! Cheers from São Paulo!

[@curvs4me]

Beautiful pieces wow. Great job 👍

[@bewernia]

Impressed. TOTALLY understand your excitement. I probably wouldn't sleep for a few days.

[@AB-zc2ms]

really cool to see the whole process good for you

[@NagChampa72]

I love how happy you were pulling the first fender out, that was awesome

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

I remember it well! So much work to get to that point.

[@soburnedout]

SO COOOOOOL!!!!!! Thank you for your confidence and follow-through!!

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks - not much confidence...just determination.

[@brandonfreer6348]

I love your enthusiasm!

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks!

[@jrpalm1948]

this video was amazing. thank you so much. i want to try making a hood scoop for my 1970 mustang.

[@AdamNZ]

Soo much learning, cant wait to do the same with my Minitruck build

[@Oratazana]

Nice job, normaly on those last parts of the infusion (Corners )I use one hair dryer to eat litle bit the resin and it flows nicely, I use Epoxi, when heated it flows very good. nice

[@aarvig]

This is so impressive! What an accomplishment!

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks

[@IngeBall]

Cool! Nicest looking Volvo of all times. Cheers from Sweden. Subscribed!

[@shaddec55]

Very awesome! I can't think of any project I might use this process for, but I enjoyed your humble commentary and your concise instructions. I mean really, really enjoyed it! I will be watching the rest of this series-- and anything else you might film! Than you!

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks - much appreciated.

[@TheCuttz1984]

That was great to watch. Thanks for sharing

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johngregory4801]

Such a timely find - I want to do my own fenders, hood and trunk for my Grand Marquis, maybe even replace the metal door skins with composites. Hmmmmm... What all's in this playlist? Damn, looks like I hit the motherlode!! Thank you, good sir!

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

You're welcome. I hope the videos are useful.

[@jcclassiccarrestorations2730]

What a fantastic video!! Thank you for sharing this journey 🙏 Jason

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@josephsimmons8384]

I must say, great video!! I'm planning on making a hood. If that all goes well I'll make the fenders, bumpers, and quarter panels down the road. Absolutely priceless. Thank you for your time. Subscribed!

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks Joseph. Good luck with your project!

[@Hutchy45445]

That looks great!

[@SquirrelsForAll]

WOW! Impressive work and absolutely enjoyable and educational. Thanks!

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks for watching.

[@JoeSmith-zg7in]

Very cool lesson.

[@blairwise3339]

Beautiful job! That was really cool!

[@jkepps]

Great job! I was smiling right along with you!!! And the fender in your left hand already has a passenger @ 29:50! A true testament to its usability! LOL!

[@reallityboss]

Jorden Epps I was looking for this comment lol glad I’m not the only one to notice 😂

[@aasastephenson1538]

23:30 wow! Nice job!

[@davidmcguire7479]

Great work...love it. Thank you for the information and demonstration.

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robertm2172]

Nicely done sir! I have been doing advanced composite on aircraft for over 20 years

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks Robert - much appreciated.

[@AndyFromm]

Beautiful fenders

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Glad you like them!

[@markarrington3869]

Meticulous perfection. Obviously your one of the few that can take a computer ,research a project and complete it .

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks Mark.

[@MikeJones-nz1nc]

Ive never seen the need to comment, but i had to say great video!!! Your opening statements were right out of own mouth.

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks Mike.

[@Sariyem496]

I worked on motorcycle carbon exhaust cover, its very challenging. But after seeing this, its not even close. This is big part to be complete. Wow...learned a lot.Thanks. Great project... Subb

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks so much. It's great to hear from others that have done this work.

[@nzkiwi9]

For additional info I highly recommend looking into the composite texts within the aerospace engineering textbooks.

[@RubberChicken808]

Simply amazing! Appreciated all of the information shared.

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@garrymcdonald7994]

Fantastic. Well done.

[@garageadz]

Amazing work and great video. well done!

[@Orcinus1967]

Wow. That was a lot of work. Subscribed.

[@emadd3451]

do you know how lucky you are. the odds of you getting VRI correctly from the first try is near impossible. great work man

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Honestly - I had no clue. Now that I'm starting to learn more, I'm equally shocked any of this worked.

[@50mercfan]

WOW, Nice work

[@shanebeaudrot777]

That fender looks awesome 👍

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks - much appreciated.

[@paullatour7012]

Do something cool every day! Lots of information in this video. Worth the wait.

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks Paul - it's been a long time coming.

[@Mechanical803]

Professional work is more than wonderful

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks.

[@daltonbedore8396]

really good work, basically professional level!

[@kenolson2777]

Great job. Good video. One thing I started doing is an envelope bag. Composite envisions has a bag that is basically a tube and you just slide your whole mold in the bag and seal up the ends. Way less chance for leaks and frustration dealing with all the ears you have to use. Just make sure the back side of the mold is smooth or padded. Been wanting to do some parts for my 67 GMC and watching your videos made me more excited about it.

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Excellent - when I bought the materials, I didn't know about envelope bags. They would be real time savers and ensure that you get a leak free seal every time.

[@FatherOfOurs]

Great video!!! Great explanations!!! Keep up the great work!!

[@casperjensen4156]

Really nice work!!!

[@danielcarrillo1067]

Awesome vid 👍👏👌 thank you for sharing!!!💪👍

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks Daniel.

[@driveventures7445]

I am about to start a project that may take a few years,but if all goes well,I may be taking it to sema!

[@Piedmont57]

This is fantastic.

[@Super73VW]

Love the videos! A great inspiration for when I start making some needed CF parts for my 66 Datsun Roadster!

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

That is awesome! Have fun!

[@kevinbarry6438]

Just want to say thanks of the great information. That's a fantastic video and amazing result. Well done great channel

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks Kevin. Just trying to help out the other DIYers out there.

[@kylewilliamson6228]

Awesome video I am definitely going to try and tackle fenders on my car now. Thanks for the content.

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Great! Good luck Kyle.

[@glennshotrodgarage5509]

Beautiful !

[@drkessel8289]

Best how-to video on KZbin?? You have my vote!

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks! I'm thinking of doing a few shorter how-to's in the future.

[@Moparmaga-1]

Congratulations ! I imagine this is not cheap. I went to plastics & auto body school in high school, I should've paid more attention . I'm building a 70 dart swinger with a stroked big block & would love to save big money by losing lots of weight.

[@richardculbertson8027]

Street bandito are building a carbon 240z and he has some very good info. I really enjoy your content and I hope you keep making videos for ever

[@deke206]

Now that is frakkin dope!!!

[@michaelevans7013]

Well done lots of time and effort very exciting

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks Michael - each part is it's own little story. I'm very happy with how they have turned out.

[@nicholasgranat2999]

Nice job!

[@imstuner]

Thanks for the video!

[@C-M-E]

In the event you ever go with another huge part and aren't quite first time lucky, experimenting with fiberglass is far cheaper before you step into CF. Despite most people's understanding of CF, the upper tier of woven fiberglass is actually stronger than the equivalent CF, just not as stiff. That's really where CF shines is stiffness. One can also use alternating layers of FG and CF so long as both fabrics use the same epoxy variants. Just remember that these things aren't getting their strength from too much epoxy. It's definitely a fine art of applying just enough for strength vs weight, and CF definitely prefers precise ratios for a given fabric weight.

[@efrainberrios8494]

Great, fantastic!

[@dmitriybelousov7246]

Great job !

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks!

[@michelpaesreggae4847]

Brazil precisa de mais pessoas como vc ....parabens pela arte

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks!

[@MOBAudioUSA]

Amazing work!!

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks

[@session916studios2]

This is awesome!! I am going to try making my own carbon fiber. Thank you so much!

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Have fun!

[@toejamr1]

Well, that easily earned my subscription. Great video

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks Brad.

[@tonypith811]

Cool stuff.. ! One day I will attempt this whole process! Thanks for sharing.

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Have fun Tony.

[@TurbineResearch]

Thank you for sharing the information on this. I am inspired to do something similar

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

You can do it!

[@carbonfibercreationswashin7213]

There are secrets we keep to ourself just like how Lamborghini patents techniques. We dont want others copying us. We paid tens of thousands of dollars to learn techniques and methods that work best. If someone wants to pay a consulting fee.... that helps me recuperate tons of money I spent learning what works.

[@ohms5054]

I can't wait to do my whole PT Cruiser.

[@widnesac]

when you said spend hours looking for leeks made me laugh out loud, been there done that. The more time you spend on the pleats and the seal tape the more time you save on the leeks. love the video

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks! Those who know the pain...

[@64CSAR]

Great video

[@INFIDEL82AA]

Holy crap, Sir! Watching this video was AWESOME!!! I am very proud of the work that you have shared with us, in this video! Very good work and research. The fact that you shared this with anyone who would like to see it, is cray! The amount of time and effort that you have put into making this video is the MOST that anyone has shared with me on KZbin! I know what you had to go through, in order to make this happen, and I truly appreciate this! This is so great. All of the details that I needed to know? RIGHT HERE! Thank you, so much! I can't believe that I had to wait for a Canadian to show me this, but whatevs. Right? Man! Those fenders turned-out perfect, from what I could tell. 5 pounds?! What a savings in weight! This is unbelievable! That laughter that you let out, when you released that first fender from the mold... I totally get that. You had so much riding on that, and it came out so perfectly, that you probably couldn't believe it! That's what that laugh was about... A good news surprised feeling, knowing that all is well, and that it was YOU that did it. I did the same thing after I programmed my first part on a CNC machine, and held the final product. I was like "Damn, all of that worry, and it was this easy". Anyway, thank you so much, Sir! I will keep this as my reference video.

[@ThrottleStopGarage]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm not concerned with those few that commented about my laughing. I left that in for folks like you and me that have DONE this and felt the relief and joy. 5/6 lbs is the final weight. So pleased with it. At last count, 180 segments of video filmed over 2 weeks - a lot of work.