DIY Carbon Fiber skinning on a budget - Q50 panels! Read description before attempting!

Описание: In this episode, we are diving back into some carbon fiber skinning, but this time I’m going to attempt to add some razzle-dazzle to the engine bay!!

MAKE SURE TO USE HIGH TEMP RESIN. I didn’t given this was my first attempt and after about 6 months the heat clouded the resin bad. I am exploring new options for resin currently to fix these panels.

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Items I used in this video are below! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases!

Chip brushes
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Digital Scale:
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Wagner Heat Gun
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Carbon and resin kit I purchased for this project:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/391840118144

Weblock carbon cloth mentioned in video:

https://compositeenvisions.com/carbon....

Carbon Skinning Process:

between 65-75 *F

Key surface with 40-80 grit to ensure proper adhesion.

Evenly spread the epoxy resin across the panel. Let set for 2 hrs to achieve a good tack.

Apply carbon cloth across the panel.

Let cure for another 3 hrs after applying carbon fiber cloth.

Apply 1st layer of top coat resin and let cure for over 8hrs.

De nib and sand/key entire surface with 120grit sandpaper.

Apply 2-3 more layers of top coat resin each 2hrs apart or 8hrs apart.

Let cure for over 8 hrs and sand/key entire surface with 120-240 grit sand paper.

Clean surface and apply 1 final thin layer of top coat resin.

Let cure again for over 8 hrs and wet sand surface with 400/800/1200 grit sand paper.
Surface is now ready for ceramic coating protection.

Or

Wet sand surface with 400/600 grit sand paper.
Surface is now ready for clear coat protection.