How to make simple carbon fiber panels

[@HackingDutchman]

Carbon fiber looks awesome, I want whole my house made of it.

[@robspillum7925]

I must say I am a huge fan of your channel it seems there is not anything you can't fabricate and it is refreshing to be able to watch someone that shows you the right way to do things when KZbin is flooded with so many hacks thanks

[@Thefabforums]

thanks man

[@xmetrix]

YAY FLEXIBLE CARBON FIBER PANELS!!!!!!!!!! Someone fucked up on mixing up the hardener.

[@collosus86]

Thumbs up for the little girl helping her daddy at 3:50 min. That's so awesome seeing family in the picture. Kind of brings everything into perspective doesn't it?

[@Thefabforums]

collosus simpson Thanks...Love when the kids hang out in the shop with me.

[@kevinm3751]

Wouldn't the panel have been stronger if you would have alternated the weave so that they crossed with each layer? It may be this part did not need the additional strength but am I correct in thinking the alternate weave would be stronger? Thanks for sharing this, very valuable and your video was clear and HD is always a plus...;)

[@shizenshrestha]

I need to make something similar and I do want to vacuum the air out. Always thought I would need infusion resin which is thinner. But looks like regular resin applied with brush and later vacuuming will get good result. Thank you!

[@mariecardona6453]

Good work! Hope I can also learn some day! I need a new hobby!

[@skanwank]

This narration is spot on. I've never seen a tut where they explain everything so thoroughly. Should really get an award for writing.

[@Thefabforums]

Morgan Norman Glad you like it

[@Thefabforums]

@Joni Papuli I have no idea. What makes you think its cheap to make?

[@cyberblade6669]

cjcompositestechnology. c o m 20 a yard

[@Thefabforums]

Yea a yard of fiber is cheap but it takes a more then a yard to make something. I used 6 layers on the intake I made which was probably 4 yards plus the resin was $50 just for the intake. You also have cost in breather cloth, vac bag, and peal ply. Everything adds up fast.

[@cyberblade6669]

i used 3 yards for 1 prerlude fender first layer 2x2 twill sec layer Uni Directional carbon last layer 2x2 twill 6oz 68 bucks for the fiber per fender 49 for resin.mold cost 200 for the mold set 109 for a 5 gallon bucket of resin bondo graphite and resin for gel coat 60 bucks 50 yard roll of chop strand mat . 317 for a set of 1500 dollar's fenders with the leftover supply's i made dash glove box and center console facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=344463578962135&set=a.344463565628803.80906.100001954886155&type=1&theater facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=265397690202058&set=a.265397020202125.64066.100001954886155&type=3&theater

[@johnnyjohnson8928]

I was just curious

[@kamonlporntanpanich4302]

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[@BenTvHowman]

Thanx for showing us how easy it is to do this. Also thank you for taking the time to explain the breather cloth as that bit confused me but now makes sense. So many people wouldn't explain that. Stay Awesome :) :) :) :) :) :)

[@Thefabforums]

BEN HOWMAN Thanks or the feedback Ben

[@BenTvHowman]

Your Welcome :)

[@MT-THNDR207]

Gotta love Twill weave!

[@xnadave]

Very cool. I'm looking into making a hood and some doors for my Solstice. Probably a little big for the vacuum bag approach, but your video helped clear up quite a few things. Thanks for taking the time.

[@Thefabforums]

David Lively No problem.

[@yergaderga]

The music sounds like several minutes of "mop mop hey you're a turkey."

[@Thefabforums]

yergaderga interesting

[@yergaderga]

+Samuel Mason How on Earth did you get to that conclusion? Haha

[@ItsMeJoPre]

I am now saying "mop mop hey you're a turkey" to the beat over and over again. hahaha thanks. 😩

[@quarawlisstafford487]

+yergaderga hahahahahahahahhahahahah wtf soo oddly true

[@beaucastaneda63]

yergaderga Oml now I can't hear anything else

[@Joseph-iw7su]

Good basic vid....I used to do professional lay-up and vac bag and you did a good job.

[@mikemolello5375]

what did u use to to vaccuum seal it?

[@Airwalkerstudios]

A seal and a vacuum cleaner...duh!

[@deepanshusinghal6687]

It is amazing that carbon is so strong used in supercars to make them but still so soft can be cut using a a pair of scissors 😍

[@Thefabforums]

yeah

[@habiks]

Looks nice, but seems the original part was stiffer.

[@TraumaER]

That's what she said.

[@asdl805]

original prob had more layers to it

[@ThePivoteer101]

But was it lighter??

[@garrettlines6628]

Of course the original part was stiffer! Look at the two thicknesses!

[@juhaheikkila]

I dont even know what the hell this guy tried to do, copying original part trying to make it "better" with CF, ending into lighter part but floppy and unusable. Point of wasting carbon ?

[@stevelopez4187]

Well done, this video shows me the basics on how to do my first project.

[@BB-1990]

No it doesn't, zero explanation of steps or materials used.

[@canadaarm3]

Shouldn't you have put a layer of the resin between the layers? (for the purpose of better resin penetration?) Also why not go give a margin of error by giving an extra cm of material on each edge that could be trimmed down after?

[@canadaarm3]

also what is the cure time and set temperature for your resin?

[@Thefabforums]

I did put layers of resin between each layer. I usually do use excess fabric but for this part it wasn't needed.

[@Thefabforums]

on this project it took several hours to kick at room temperature. I currently use a resin that kicks in about an hours at 75-80 degrees

[@kenmey6803]

What is best carbon fiber for getting into tight places and contours ?????

[@chriswhite4686]

Thanks for the video, taking the time to explain the vacuum bagging process and how to do it right! Really appreciate your time and effort and putting this video up here!

[@Thefabforums]

Chris White thanks for the feedback, glad I was able to help

[@habiks]

You're putting the fibers in same direction on both layers.. and the abs bend could easily be cut and glued back at angle. Looks great tho.

[@afaketwo]

Might have to make some carbon fiber glasses with this simple technique ! Well dam thank you !!

[@kirby1fan]

I'm going to carbon fiber the crap out of ever thing now

[@Thefabforums]

+Jeff Wenz lol...thats awesome. That was my goal. We have a lot going on here for some inspiration: thefabforums.com/main/index.php?board=34.0

[@jum93]

i didnt know that could be possible to work carbon fiber in your home. Nice video

[@Thefabforums]

Yea I have several complex carbon vids on my channel

[@ashcan1979]

A how to with no how to. Drop the music and how bout some voice over. What product are you using why are you putting the resin on like that, what temp is appropriate for doing this kind of work ?

[@Thefabforums]

ashcan1979 its an old video of mine.

[@Abs0lutelyBella]

ashcan1979 "Published on Sep 9, 2013" Maybe don't be a dick for no reason.

[@zachplier5704]

***** it can still be old footage published recently

[@Abs0lutelyBella]

Zach Plier .....I realize that. But this video is damn near two years old. If you're going to criticize a video, do it to a newer one. Not a two year old one.

[@Ran-dom1]

do you not have eyes? I could easily form my own carbon fiber panel just by watching this, he showed every step, BUT THE VACUUMING... That legally blind stuff must suck.

[@outdoormountainman]

Wow! Just discovered this video, and really digging the shirt. I have been watching your channel for years and absolutely love it.

[@Thefabforums]

thanks man

[@Thefabforums]

Its just made of some ABS plastic

[@alexhus44]

Do you leave any drying time in between layers?

[@Thefabforums]

no because I want all the layers to dry together under the compression of the vacuum bag

[@alexhus44]

Ok thanks By the way good video

[@Thefabforums]

Thanks...appreciate the feedback

[@peterreid]

darude - sandstorm

[@Hoppysjunkyardrally]

here in 2019 thinking dam bro you sure have come a long way!! keep on rising my brother!!

[@JoJanDiezel]

I like your pink scissors (01:35)

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@roadwarrior4186]

The wife has the same pair

[@SavetheRepublic]

I don't if you laugh as hard as I do looking back at these old vids. A lot has changed.

[@Josse702]

Why didnt you use any kind of ply orientation? The 4 plys need to be at atleast a 0° 90° -45° 45° to make it strong. And the project was soft, cuz u didn't cure the resin under any heat.

[@Thefabforums]

I did, if you watch when I am cutting the fabric you will notice each layer is oriented different

[@Josse702]

Vary well, nice video BTW :-)

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@Avatar.mma925]

Why is this so satisfying to watch

[@Thefabforums]

jaden varela lol... I have no idea

[@theravedaddy]

Cos youre not the one getting covered in sticky shit.

[@kevinlivingston9563]

Girl: "Daddy look what I made" Dad: "You must take after your mother. Look at my bad ass carbon fiber panel"

[@phattcat69]

Nice video man. I'm looking at doing a fee carbon fiber pieces for a snow rig. Nice and light! Thanks for an awesome video!

[@PatrickAdair0]

The music sucked more than that vacuum. SO EFFING ANNOYING!!

[@Thefabforums]

lol...thanks for your feedback

[@Thefabforums]

lol..some people are just haters

[@stertheder]

TheFabForums.com Exactly, as if they couldnt figure out how to turn the sound down... Thank you for uploading, i appriciate the time it took to edit! :)

[@Thefabforums]

stertheder always gonna have those that hate. Thanks for the feedack

[@marciaz31]

WOW that was AMAZING .....Can you do that without the vacuum pump ?

[@Thefabforums]

+Mark Cam yeah

[@tylerclass5760]

i love vid man but it is a little slow

[@sageofthewabash]

I have fiberglass repairs to make on a sailboat. Would this bag and vacuum method work on a large project like that and would the carbon fiber adhere to fiberglass? Would the repair be stronger than a regular fiberglass repair?

[@macarows4014]

Damn that thing looks flimsy...

[@Thefabforums]

It is

[@sr20dago]

Won't dent though lol

[@ryanfischer4403]

I commented on this one. I did watch the bracket plate last night. couldn't find finish product of alternator bracket but I'm sure it's awesome.

[@Thefabforums]

+Ryan Fischer Yea I have not finished the alt bracket just yet

[@depdark1]

So where the fuck we get all this -.-

[@Thefabforums]

I have a resource section on thefabforums.com with all kinds of suppliers listed.

[@Thefabforums]

Go for it...it doesn't take long to get it figured out.

[@malp6280]

hmmmm I've done quite alot of carbon moulding & I've never came across any carbon fibre sheets like that 1 piece, zero fibre you've used here 1st you'd never cut genuine sheets on top of any fibre sheets as the fine strands get everywhere & can screw any work up within a millisecond 2nd you'd never touch any fibre sheet with sticky fingers as again you'd move the individual fibre strands aka screwing your work up within milliseconds then there's the vacuuming ok that was fine but Erm the soft very flexible sheet produced hmm very odd a single sheet of genuine carbon fibre with resin even without being vacuumed, produces a stiff not very flexible sheet unlike what's shown here... this looks more like the eBay style item which in essence turn out to be plastic imitation carbon plastic sheet with resin on top.... seriously just no

[@Thefabforums]

Lol...you should have read all the other comments and watched all my other "real carbon fiber" videos before spending so much time telling someone things they already know.

[@malp6280]

+The Fab Forums then why give a miss leading video/title if uknow the tips wouldn't help anyone else trying to create carbon parts.... I've just had a flick through your videos & Yeh you've uploaded alot of genuine carbon parts but this "in the video" come on....... it looks like you've made some blumming good carbon parts this vid lets you down

[@Thefabforums]

+Mal Peacock Its not miss leading. The idea was to show the steps/layers involved in a vac bag layup. Which I did. The CF fabric I used was a genuine Carbon Fiber Fabric with a binding agent...designed to be used on non contoured shapes. When producing the video I didnt think the state of the fabric would get so many panties in a bunch, but I guess I was wrong. Whats crazy is I have yet to see one person that has criticized my video to actually have there own carbon fiber video youtube.

[@malp6280]

+The Fab Forums that's understandable to a point, regarding the carbon videos... yes I'd agree, however I know I've made parts only made, tested upon trial fitment & implemented for use... & never even considered recording the process (that was also to minimise ppl copying the idea of the part created regarding the carbon used here I've never seen nor heard of this hence why I've made the comment.. if it's a genuine carbon "my apology" I'm only used to the full on fabric which is annoying to work with. hence the points I've mentioned as even touching the sheet would cause issues as uknow.... Erm regarding the binding agent, I'd mention that in the description for ppl to understand

[@Ryan-nv6vf]

+The Fab Forums Im a composite boat builder, building race yachts from carbon fibre prepreg and resin infusion for many years, including americas cup yachts. That looks very weak like the resin needs a post cure to fully cure or its not mixed properly? also you didnt wet out layer 1 before layer 2 went down was that just because its a quick how to guide or you trying to soak extra resin up? also im more interested in is what weight was this cloth? 200gram? looks so flimsy. not knocking it all the steps were correct although the peel ply mentioned was actually holy plastic, peel ply is put down before hand to give a rough surface when removed that is easy to give a quick sand before secondary bonding if thats involved, obviously not in this case. nice cheap quick easy mould too +

[@Вова0007]

Well done bro! Nice and convenient way!

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@Вова0007]

Did you ever tried to copy a wheel using carbon fiber tech?

[@pedrobotinasguedes]

Nice video... but you should never handle carbon fiber without gloves. Fibers may get into your veins and reach your heart. May cause a stroke.

[@Thefabforums]

Thanks for the feedback

[@hellcatdave1]

TheFabForums.com Always wear eye protection and etc, gas mask, blabla. Great video, but CF is dangerous when cut or sanded!

[@snjey]

TheFabForums.com ya n i saw ur kid around there. come on dude

[@Thefabforums]

Perfectly safe...

[@derekmark3847]

San J My son is always in the garage with me, I take offense to your ignorance.

[@jeffgardner8103]

Coolest thing bout this, looks like your little girl is helping daddy.

[@Thefabforums]

Yea she is a helper for sure.

[@gwot]

this video is too long, should of sped up the video or edit out more of the unnecessary. like I dont need to sit here for 2 minutes just seeing him spread mold release, let him do a few strokes then cut it to the next step. The info and content is good, which is why i clicked in the first place, but the delivery was just so boring.

[@Thefabforums]

lol...thanks for the feedback

[@bengmo64]

Agreed

[@garrettlines6628]

I agree! All that length of high resolution video amounts to only a few dozen bytes worth of information!

[@carbonxc6365]

You might be interested in this short new: www.xccarbonfiber.com/news/the-detailed-introduction-of-carbon-fiber-sheet

[@deantolley7118]

What is the stuff at the core? Is it light? If not what would you recommend for core material that is feather light? It is for r.c. aircraft.

[@MikeZ8709]

Good effort, bad tutorial. It was nice of this guy to take his time and do the video, but he did it wrong, here's why: True carbon fiber composite is supposed to be stiff by nature, very stiff. It doesn't need "contours" to be stiff. If you want to make something that's stronger than cheap plastic and looks good, then this video is great for that. If you're trying to make proper CF composite, don't follow this video, look elsewhere.

[@Thefabforums]

Michael R. Zupcak lol...you have no idea what your talking about.

[@MikeZ8709]

TheFabForums.com I do, and I'm not the only one here who's told you what's what. You failed at making proper carbon fiber, get over it.

[@Thefabforums]

Michael R. Zupcak you are right, you are not the only one. I have had several tell me what I did was wrong, although none of them have any videos on their own channel showing the "proper" way to make carbon fiber. Including you! My advise to you is make your own videos, get at least ONE subscriber and then you might have a little clout when it come to telling someone else they don't know what they are doing. Let me know when get your video up Mr. Cupcak and I will be sure to take notes.

[@MikeZ8709]

TheFabForums.com I don't have to make my own carbon fiber to tell you yours is wrong. Just like I don't have to go run for congress if I want to criticize my local representative. Also, I've been getting Cupcaked since I was about 7.

[@DR-br5gb]

TheFabForums.com Trust fund babies have absolutely nothing better to do

[@honeyfever]

nice tutorial video.... a quick question.. if you want to add bit more strength or I should say, firmer, what would be the best solution? add more carbon sheet layers?

[@Thefabforums]

If I would have just put some kind or rib or dimension in the part it would have been stiff. You can also put a thin layer of foam in between layers.

[@dieselscience]

Looks like somebody needs help with her homework.

[@Thefabforums]

yea we are a team for sure

[@rogerwenzel1099]

Thank You for making this video. I found it very informative and helpful. The vacuum bag demo was especially helpful.

[@Thefabforums]

thanks for the feedback...glad I could help

[@nikhilparker5906]

Thx for not explaining any of the resins you used, useless tutorial...

[@mouseinthefalls7836]

your vid is so cool. but I would like to know if I was to use wire mesh as my form could I lay the fiberglass the same as you did and then put the vac on there? I was thinking to bag the hole thing and leave the wire in the middle.

[@Thefabforums]

you could do that. The wire mesh may make the part heavy though. A lot of people stretch fleece over a frame and coat with resin. Once the resin hardens they use that as a base for their carbon or glass.

[@GasserGlass]

A L L - W R O N G

[@Thefabforums]

lol...do you have some vids of the "right" way?

[@GasserGlass]

Yes...under Fiberglast * Fiberglass Coatings * Tap Plastics.

[@Thefabforums]

What about Carbon Fiber?

[@GasserGlass]

What about......?..... the names I gave you are suppliers of Fiberglass, Carbon F, Kevlar, Resin materials... In their vast library of fiberglass and carbon fiber how to videos, you will see how it is done correctly...not the back yard way...the SFI way!

[@Thefabforums]

I watched your videos

[@Maisonier]

Wow you youtube channel is awesome, liked and subscribed. I'd love if you could make more videos about forged carbon ... or how to DIY an entire new redesign dashboard for any car ...

[@rukcuss]

I really enjoyed the video, I felt that the length of the entire video was appropriate given that this is an educational video. The viewer can really see how the material soaks up the resin and that you don't need so much. I was under the impression that the carbon needed to be soaked, glad I won't be buying 1 gallon of that stuff :). Could you suggest how to make a thin panel that won't flex as much. I am planning to use the panels for covering exposed framework on my racing simulator. Thank you for your time.

[@Thefabforums]

Thanks for the feedback. If the panel has some contours or ribs in it, it will make it very stiff. You can also put a layer of foam between layers.

[@johnlucero3797]

ok so let's say I have an older panel I built for a project. Now the project changed, and I need to modify the panel. Can I scuff the panel and add or change sections of carbon weave and re-resin the new areas to the original panel? and then re-bake?

[@motojc]

thanks for the video. Is heating not part of a necessary process when drying? and does the sheet always conforms to the shape without the need to use patches? and what happens to the sims if you do have to patch it?

[@Thefabforums]

+motojc Heat always helps but is only really needed when using heat cure material like prepreg. The sheet will almost always conform to what ever you are making (the fabric used in this video was not a good sample) As long as the bonding is done under pressure it wont matter if you have seam and patches.

[@motojc]

thanks. So what is Prepreg and how is it different than the one you are showing?

[@Thefabforums]

+motojc prepreg is carbon fiber fabric that is pre impregnated with resin. In order to be able to store the prepreg fabric with out fear of it setting up, the resin is desighned to cure with prolonged heat cycles. It is the best method but very pricey.

[@JohnWilliams-fu6ff]

I really like your channel. Plan on watching allot more.

[@Thefabforums]

awesome...welcome

[@truthh8322]

Im making a carbon fiber swith plate for a switch on my boat. What is best tool to use to cut out the opening for the switch? Should I precut it before wrapping or after?

[@ForeverNeverwhere1]

Every day metal drill bit is fine after the part is made. Carbon has low sheer strength against the weave, so make sure it is supported with a block of wood behind when you drill.

[@lejink]

I wonder if changing the weave direction with each layer would help much for strength

[@Thefabforums]

the weave direction is changed with each layer on this part.

[@ryanfischer4403]

Really enjoyed learning more information on carbon fiber diy

[@Thefabforums]

Sweet...you should give it a shot

[@ryanfischer4403]

I've carbon fiber wraped strut caps and shifter bezel on my charger. I'm thinking of tackling a cai tubing with a k@n filter. Still researching unsure on method for tubing and radius's. I could tig up aluminum and wrap it but I want the lightweight strength of solid carbon fiber.

[@Thefabforums]

Have you seen my carbon fiber tube videos?

[@6.6chevay13]

Making this is always fun but takes exact measurements and some math, they made me learn this in my last semester of aviation helicopter building!😭 and that's how I became a welder hahaha! Still miss it sometimes though.. it's art!

[@InvincibleExtremes]

simple and in depth. thanks for the video

[@Thefabforums]

No problem...thanks for watching

[@burnmyuncle141]

What’s the plastic film on top of the carbon fibre? Like the one that allows you to separate the top and fibre

[@Reziel17]

I loved the relaxed and calm way you work, great video man! Thanks for it :)

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@budget_build3530]

so will i need the mold release and will space saving storage bags work since its a vacuum bag? if i make a mold out of sheet metal will that work instead of plastic?

[@Thefabforums]

+budget_ build yes yes and yes

[@noblewulf]

Thank you very much for this video!!!! Im going to deff start making things for my car. Carbon fiber dash, body parts, internal parts and lots more. I could use my current dash as a stencil right?

[@Thefabforums]

For sure.

[@mattgrimm9048]

Great video man. Taught me something new forsure

[@Thefabforums]

good deal...glad I was able to help

[@venkateshmarimuthu8645]

For marking the dimensions what you are using

[@singlespeedman]

DAMM FUUUUUUUUUUU, you growing! I remember when you had just a few subscribers. Great work.

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@danpb120]

I have a mold of my own for an RC boat hull, and I wanted to know if you could help me out. when I wax with mold release wax ( the stuff you use in this video) do i leave to dry and then put the base layer of resin on or do I wax on wax off for 4-6 times like its says on the can and put the first resin layer on after i take the last layer of wax off to allow for my part to come out? thank you and great videos!!

[@Thefabforums]

i would wax on wax off and then spray a thin layer of PVA before putting down any resin or fabric.

[@danpb120]

ok thanks. it parted!! but there are like a decent amount of air bubbles on the surface of the carbon. any tips on how to deal with them or patch them?

[@Thefabforums]

I also have those some times. You can buy a roller used to work out any air bubbles prior to bagging. If you have bubbles after, you can give it a lite sanding and re apply resin to fill any pin holes or bubbles.

[@ATLRaines]

Do the base coat resin have harder in it? Where can I get some carbon cloth

[@Thefabforums]

the base coats do have resin. I have several carbon cloth suppliers listed here on my site. thefabforums.com/main/index.php?topic=549.0

[@TEEPEE00]

so do you keep the pump on until it completly hardens or just until it sucks it down enough and then just clamp off the hose

[@matthewbarnard461]

Good video, thanks! I almost put the soaker on first, then the peel ply. Glad I watched this video!

[@Thefabforums]

Matthew Barnard glad I was able to help

[@garyskippracing]

Thanks for the video 👍🏻 can you share any details about the vacuum fitting for the bag? Cheers!

[@miguelrobalo7818]

hello... what was the total amount of epoxy resin you used?? thanks

[@MHolt13]

What an Awesome video! Great Video tutorial on Carbon Fiber! Sweet finished Product!

[@Thefabforums]

thanks

[@martinrajtar8011]

Hi, nice video. The black glossy sheet you are bending, can you tell me what material it is? I'm looking for something like this :) Thanks

[@Thefabforums]

Its just a piece of ABS plastic

[@KapitolTV]

I'm really intrigued and might have to try and tackle some projects of my own.

[@GLMracing]

what is the reason for the vacuum process ? does this pull the weaves closer together ? Considering on making a car hood, is there a formula for the amount of resin and hardener to use and what twill and thickness would i use? As you can see this is all new to me, Thanks

[@Thefabforums]

yeah it pulls the weave together and removes excess resin from the part

[@GLMracing]

Contemplating on a front end hood on a rail buggy, Top and sides,( hard to explain without showing a photo) roughly fiber material needed 4' x 6' ,if this can be purchased at this size, ??? Not needed for strength but just a cover, like a top fuel dragster. I just don't want to piece together a section that large

[@Thefabforums]

yeah I buy my rolls 50" wide by 100'

[@krishangovin9054]

Do you think I can skin the 2015 wrx front lip, side skirt, and rear spats in carbon fiber? I was thinking about buying 12in carbon fiber tape and trying it out, but I don't know how long it would hold up and how well it would turn out.

[@Thefabforums]

+Krishan Govin if you just want to skin it I would go with the 3m carbon fiber wrap

[@samlau7948]

How would you make more complex fiber parts? Im thinking about remaking my console and cuptrays as smaller projects for practicing

[@Thefabforums]

basically the same process. I have a few other videos make some more complex parts

[@samlau7948]

The Fab Forums Ok cool, ill check those out :)

[@SettlingAbyss96]

in that case you would make a fiberglass mold of it.

[@لطيفمشرف-ه8ع]

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[@IandiBoats]

Cool vid. What were you making? How strong is that stuff?

[@Thefabforums]

Thanks. I was just making a panel for a honda S2000. This particular panel was very strong but carbon fiber can be very strong when needed. I have videos of a intake manifold i made with it and it was very strong.

[@MegaherzZwei]

So if you need much greater rigidity do you simply add more layers? Are there weaves that lend themselves better to conforming to complex 3D surfaces?

[@Thefabforums]

+MegaherzZwei You can add more layers or add a core. I have a video on strength here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn7YiYlprtx7lbc. Your twill weaves are best for countours

[@MegaherzZwei]

Awesome...great posts!!!!!!!

[@billybong14c]

how does the breather cloth soak up the extra resin, when you have a release ply in-between the carbon and the breather?

[@Thefabforums]

billybong14c The release ply that I use, has hundreds of little holes evenly spaced over the entire sheet which allows the resin to come through.

[@hdhellion4128]

Hey I need you to recheck the link to the pump. It sends you to a pump that may or may not come with the pump. Would like a new link up

[@wciflanker7]

is it cheaper and lighter than fiber glass? I'm looking to do a custom interior and I wasn't sure what would b better.

[@Thefabforums]

Its stronger and lighter then fiber glass. Not cheaper

[@02CO02]

Great vid! It looks pretty straight forward!

[@Thefabforums]

It really is. Especially if the parts you are trying to make are pretty flat

[@papermind4010]

say if i wanted to make a carbon fibre version of my dashboard, could I use my original dashboard as the base to lay carbon fiber on, or do i have to draw it out and everything?

[@Thefabforums]

yeah you could do that

[@basiliskourounian2266]

hello nice video! can you tell me what carbon fiber do you use here in this video ? thikness and name of it. i have take one to wrap some things with it but is very thin and i touch it and destroyeds is very sensitive i think is very thin !

[@Thefabforums]

Basilis Kourounian its a light weight twill weave

[@Gusto222]

That's awesome man... How would someone go about wrapping something, if not able to vacuum seal it?

[@Thefabforums]

it really depends what it is that your wrapping

[@soxxpuppet]

Great video. Real cool way of doing it. Thanks!

[@hotjiggaman]

Do you any tutorial on carbon fiber overlay ? I want to overlay some interior parts

[@Thefabforums]

+Danny Duong I dont. I have actually never done any overlay

[@hotjiggaman]

+The Fab Forums can you try and make a tutorial. Shouldnt be hard for your expertise

[@sunilkumararickattu1845]

Gelcoat applying after waxing?. Next step is epoxy resin ?

[@Thefabforums]

yes

[@ddavila29]

Where can one find the vacuum bags and the air hose attachment? Thanks bud!

[@Thefabforums]

thefabforums.com/main/index.php?topic=549.0 here are several links

[@mitchell6629]

Hi, may I ask what's the black plastic mold base material you using in this video? Thank you.

[@Thefabforums]

its just some ABS plastic

[@SacUnDruz]

You didn't have any prolems with the vacuum sac with the Tacky tape being applied before you're pouring any resin on your form?

[@Thefabforums]

+Jacques Schiltz no

[@SacUnDruz]

+The Fab Forums Thats good to know, I already had multiple issues with Tacky Tape being applied afterwards... Didn't suck as good of a vacuum...

[@guitarwhores753]

So, I'm considering making a guitar body from carbon fiber. Could this technique be used to make a 1.5" block? Do you use the same techniques as fiberglass when cutting and routing carbon fiber?

[@Thefabforums]

yeah it is very similar