Repairing carbon fiber
Repairing carbon fiber
My carbon fiber TS diffuser has a small crack at the edge that runs down about 3/4" but the fibers are still intact. Is there anyway to resurface this or is it not repairable?
Last edited by meatbag; May 5, 2006 at 08:56 AM.
but you can try something like this:
http://www.*********.com/zwiki/Tutor...on_Fiber_Layup
* Edit: replace the *** with 350Z tech
http://www.*********.com/zwiki/Tutor...on_Fiber_Layup
* Edit: replace the *** with 350Z tech
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You could buy some epoxy/resin and fill the crack, but the crack/imperfection will still be noticeable. Is it dry carbon or fiberglass with a carbon layer over it? You could try and patch it with some carbon fiber cloth but I think that would only make it more noticeable. Better off filling the crack, carefully sand it down, touch it up with black paint and clearcoat.
edit: And if you DO decide to try and fill it, do it OUTSIDE and wear a respirator. That stuff is highly toxic and a carcinogen. And don't touch the exposed fibers!
edit: And if you DO decide to try and fill it, do it OUTSIDE and wear a respirator. That stuff is highly toxic and a carcinogen. And don't touch the exposed fibers!
Originally Posted by imoz
And if you DO decide to try and fill it, do it OUTSIDE and wear a respirator. That stuff is highly toxic and a carcinogen. And don't touch the exposed fibers!
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It looks like fiberglass with the carbon fiber layer and then clearcoat. Its not visable since its under the car. I just dont want the crack to spread.
Ill take some pictures when i get home tonight.
Ill take some pictures when i get home tonight.
they use a surfboard clear resin called "249 similar" to lay up CF, then the add a sanding agent in the final coat..
What you do is wet sand the spot down a bit, apply a few coats of resin the the final coat and wet sand with 400-600-800-1000-1200-1500 then polish..
The materials can be purchased through UScomposites.com
Ps, I can not believe Top Secret would use a Fiberglass base and not a full carbon structure..WEAK..
What you do is wet sand the spot down a bit, apply a few coats of resin the the final coat and wet sand with 400-600-800-1000-1200-1500 then polish..
The materials can be purchased through UScomposites.com
Ps, I can not believe Top Secret would use a Fiberglass base and not a full carbon structure..WEAK..
Originally Posted by MRC Motorsports
Ps, I can not believe Top Secret would use a Fiberglass base and not a full carbon structure..WEAK..
Originally Posted by MRC Motorsports
they use a surfboard clear resin called "249 similar" to lay up CF, then the add a sanding agent in the final coat..
What you do is wet sand the spot down a bit, apply a few coats of resin the the final coat and wet sand with 400-600-800-1000-1200-1500 then polish..
The materials can be purchased through UScomposites.com
Ps, I can not believe Top Secret would use a Fiberglass base and not a full carbon structure..WEAK..
What you do is wet sand the spot down a bit, apply a few coats of resin the the final coat and wet sand with 400-600-800-1000-1200-1500 then polish..
The materials can be purchased through UScomposites.com
Ps, I can not believe Top Secret would use a Fiberglass base and not a full carbon structure..WEAK..
Could you make a dry carbon one? I was a little worried about the whole thing flexing under stress(you can wobble it by hand) but it had mounting brackets that should keep it sturdy i guess.
Last edited by meatbag; May 7, 2006 at 01:29 PM.
Originally Posted by meatbag
Could you make a dry carbon one? I was a little worried about the whole thing flexing under stress(you can wobble it by hand) but it had mounting brackets that should keep it sturdy i guess.
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