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Old 10-02-08, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by pnyboy27
nice job! you should post a diy..that way others can follow
Great job! +1.. I would love to have these but I don't know the first thing about cf
Old 10-02-08, 07:57 AM
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Vacume infuse it....less work. Perfect parts after you get the process down. Its not easy but you can do it.
Old 10-02-08, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Emerald
Vacume infuse it....less work. Perfect parts after you get the process down. Its not easy but you can do it.
I’m guessing a clear Ziploc bag and a vacuum (simplistic view).
What exactly is the process?
Old 10-02-08, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by nexus 4.0
I’m guessing a clear Ziploc bag and a vacuum (simplistic view).
What exactly is the process?


Just search google for how to vacuum bag. It doesn't seem too hard. I wanted to try it but never got around to it.
Old 10-02-08, 11:23 AM
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Pretty nice job.
Old 10-02-08, 02:44 PM
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is it just me or does vacuum bagging it sound dirty..

nice job, i like it alot. would look more hawt on black interior
Old 10-02-08, 05:44 PM
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Yes dirty, I will wrap the bag around it and connect the vacuum.
Old 10-02-08, 06:27 PM
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LoL! Those are two different processes. Bagging it would be the easier of the two but not a 'simple' method by any stretch.

I used to make these parts in Dry carbon and the typical decorative stuff a few years ago. I saw a few old pieces when I put my SC up in storage. I'll grab em for pix when I go visit her this weekend
Old 10-02-08, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Emerald
LoL! Those are two different processes. Bagging it would be the easier of the two but not a 'simple' method by any stretch.

I used to make these parts in Dry carbon and the typical decorative stuff a few years ago. I saw a few old pieces when I put my SC up in storage. I'll grab em for pix when I go visit her this weekend
cool, we'll be waiting
Old 10-03-08, 04:19 PM
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Coming along nicely!
Old 10-03-08, 06:21 PM
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a little peak of cf lip, just after first coat of resin. Still have to remove lip from the bumper and do the top part.
Old 10-03-08, 08:34 PM
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wow that looks good al4nek! what lip is that? is that the DIY pre 97 lip onto the 97+?
Old 10-04-08, 06:57 AM
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yes, it is pre 97 lip, bought it localy for $40 , it was all scratched and cracked in one place.
Old 10-04-08, 12:32 PM
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Will the carbon wrap make it difficult to refit the trim around the air vents etc?

Looking good though.

Matt.
Old 10-04-08, 10:29 PM
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LUCKY!
I've played with fiberglass and have been thinking of trying to play with CF too. Where did you get the resin? What brand, how much? All i can say is good luck and don't fry your brain.. That stuff will get you higher than anything!


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