Obviously weight reduction was not a factor in making the carbon fiber radiator bracket but i did
Not realize a small piece like this could be almost 80% lighter.
Not realize a small piece like this could be almost 80% lighter.
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My Carbon Fiber projects
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Great weight loss. What's next?
Decided to do center console next.
Almost ready for mold, just need to do some work with clay
Almost ready for mold, just need to do some work with clay
Looking good!
Amazing!
Obviously weight reduction was not a factor in making the carbon fiber radiator bracket but i did
Not realize a small piece like this could be almost 80% lighter.
Half a pound is not bad at all. It all adds up. Great work by the way.
Almost ready for the gel
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I noticed your mixing cup. I had a few melt before lol. For a cost affective means I use paper small party cups to mix.
Just keep in mind if too much orange gel coat are applied in one single layer, it will create an effect called alligatoring. Usually a chemical reaction painters despise caused by super heated cure rates created by the hardener/activator. It wrinkles due to imroper even coats or pooling, you will only know once you release the mould amd inspect the negative side used to make your part.
Can't wait to see your new project complete.... very rewarding !
Just keep in mind if too much orange gel coat are applied in one single layer, it will create an effect called alligatoring. Usually a chemical reaction painters despise caused by super heated cure rates created by the hardener/activator. It wrinkles due to imroper even coats or pooling, you will only know once you release the mould amd inspect the negative side used to make your part.
Can't wait to see your new project complete.... very rewarding !
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Funny you say that..... That cup didn't make it. Will definitely be using party cups going forward
Beautiful work!!!
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Center console piece did not come out to my liking and broke the original part taking it out of the mold.
But I learned a lot in that one piece.
But I learned a lot in that one piece.
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You have just reinspired me to revisit making my own parts. I have had a vacuum bagging machine for about 5 years, ive used it twice wrapping stuff, but never a brand new part out of a mold. Do you have more pics of the radiator stay you made? Starting with making the mold?
Unfortunately I do not.....It was the same process as the double din console except I didn't t fail on it....lol
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Did you back the gel coat with a few layers of fiberglass before attempting to pull the plug from it first?
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Another thing it appears, can't tell if in the pics, your clay needs to extend outward enough or your molded parts will have vacuum lock and not easily remove from the mold...
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Another thing it appears, can't tell if in the pics, your clay needs to extend outward enough or your molded parts will have vacuum lock and not easily remove from the mold...
Yeah I did put several layers of fiberglass......the main problem was a leak in the infusion but I was under pressure because I had a car show in like 2 days and I ruined the original part.
Lesson learned
Thanks to sduff@comsites...... I'll be making another attempt at the console
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Let's give this another try
Bondo the holes
Just needs final sanding
Just needs final sanding
I'd rec if you weren't planning already to prep sand that part to at least 600 grit before waxing for the molding process that way it will save you some time on final finishing
Thanks for the tip. I sanded to 900 than wetland with 1200.......very smooth.
All sanded....taking my time this time
I hate this part
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