Carbon Kevlar blends
06-13-2006, 07:26 AM
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Carbon Kevlar blends
What are the secrets to using these blends so they come out with a really nice look. Do they have to be vacuum bagged? If so, any way around bagging it. Does it matter what color the glass is underneath to get the colors to show really good?
06-13-2006, 07:38 AM
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Re: Carbon Kevlar blends
Now you've gone way too far! Shoot a msg to sharkey , He would be my go to guy when it comes to laminating with that stuff. Mark from serious toys may be another. I know he makes some stuff for the iceboats with carbon. Panther knows him too. Good luck!
06-13-2006, 08:33 AM
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Re: Carbon Kevlar blends
Here is a link to a company I buy from . I use his resin and the bubble eater is awesome for making dash panels and such if that is what you are looking for. go into the catalog and hit the carbon fiber link. http://www.selectproducts.com/
06-13-2006, 12:26 PM
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Re: Carbon Kevlar blends
Originally Posted by offshore ginger
One More Thing - It Does Not Matter What Color The Glass Is Underneath , Because Carbon fiber Is Black & Kevlar Is Gold . Once Again Just My 2 Cent's G .G .
Can I use West for this or is there a more clear epoxy that will work?
06-13-2006, 12:36 PM
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Re: Carbon Kevlar blends
Originally Posted by mr_velocity
So with the blue/black should I put down a dark layer first or down over white?
Can I use West for this or is there a more clear epoxy that will work?
Can I use West for this or is there a more clear epoxy that will work?
06-13-2006, 01:07 PM
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Re: Carbon Kevlar blends
Originally Posted by hunster
I used the black over my white metal dash . You can't see it through the mat. West is ok , just hard to get the bubbles out after mixing. I used the slower hardener for the temp I was working in so I could let the resin sit a few mins to let the bubbles work out before I started brushing the mat.
06-13-2006, 08:06 PM
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Re: Carbon Kevlar blends
Originally Posted by offshore ginger
No You Can Not , But Yes You Can very hard To Buff , I Have Found Out That It Is Twice As Easy To Sand In # 220 Clear Coat With P. P .G . Sand With 1200 Then Buff , W O W ! Just My 2 Cent's G .G .
Really hard to find carbon right now, everyone seems to be sold out saying there is a carbon shortage. I did manage to find 3 yards of Blue/Black blend.
06-14-2006, 06:41 AM
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Re: Carbon Kevlar blends
Originally Posted by offshore ginger
I DO NOT THINK IT WILL MATTER . I HAVE DONE THIS SO MANY TIME'S THAT I THINK THE FABRIC WILL COVER JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING & YES YOU CAN USE WEST . I STARTED OUT OVER 30 YEARS AGO BUILDING WINDMILL'S FOR THEM , HA HA HA . I CAN - & COULD TALK YOU THROUGH THIS !!!! JUST MY 2 CENT'S G . G .
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