Carbon fiber project

[Soundofav6]

over the weekend I attempted my long awaited Carbon fiber project. I am sure I got the formula right but the end product just didn't come out as I excepted. The clear gel coat became some what opaque even after increment of sanding up to 2000.

I have concluded it is my application of gelcoat, next I will try spraying technique instead of brushing. I do not dare to waste any more carbon until I have proper equipments.

anyways here are pics for kicks.

[The_Hawk]

Nice work

Your getting pretty good at these things!!

[peedman]

Nice mirror covers u crazy bugger! Whats next on the agenda????

[Pullstarter]

Damn! you got good shape going there! the clear is always the hardest part

[decksla]

looking good!!

* cough * bonnet next * cough *

[rayray086]

Hahaha nice going!

[DUB 20V]

massive props for giving it a crack that would crack me the way it turned out

[DubSteve]

Good try Louis mate your projects are always awesome

[bboyskidz]

looking good!!

* cough * bonnet next * cough *

exactly what i was thinkin! lol

nice work man. I'm sure that you will find the right mix soon enough. you can always try coating something else with the gel coat until you get the mixture right. loving the work though. epic.

[Soundofav6]

This project is only an experiment as the shape is uncomplex, once i master the technique I will make carbon covers my ugly roof rack rather than painting them again.

Lol.. unless I get sponsorship, doing my bonnet is a no no, carbon itself would be in the hundreds, I am sure it wouldn't simply be straight mold and cast.

[Mrk_Mickey]

Oh man, that's sweet! Hey when you're pro at it I'm gonna come bug you about helping me do my roof, hahaha!

[Soundofav6]

Lol.. I will be looking forward to that but unfortunately I have a while to go.

Good news though I found a new technique... very keen to try it out very soon. Keep you guys updated.

[dubbed]

Good effort!! Pretty decent for a first-timer

[Soundofav6]

Teaser pic of my left mirror

[rayray086]

Holy ****!!!! You must've bought that Louis!