Making carbon fiber parts

[amalventano@sc.rr.com (Allyn)]

heres some weave pics:
http://www.shopmaninc.com/carbonpage.html
and some colored carbon/kevlar hybrids:
http://www.shopmaninc.com/hybrids.html
and some resins:
http://www.shopmaninc.com/resins.html
these guys seem to be the best prices i could find
if anyone has a cheaper source, let me know
Al

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rept" <rept@qwest.net>
To: "scirocco" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2002 8:15 PM
Subject: Making carbon fiber parts


> Decided I might try my hand at making carbon fiber pieces for my car(s). 
>  Does anyone know if I should use 3K, 6K, or 12K count fiber?   Not 
> looking at the structural importance, but the aesthetics. Ive never 
> actually seen each size to know which is most commonly used.
> 
> Also- who knows where to buy it for the best value?
> 
> any tips or suggestions (aside from "make me one too")?
> 
> I think I will start by redoing my back hatch panel/speaker mounting 
> area Then work on replacing panels withing the car (nice easy flat work. 
> Then I will branch out into forming door arm rests, making a flow  piece 
> to the dash, replacing the center console thingy with a CF version of 
> whats in the Audi TT, and if i am any good at it, I'll seal up my 
> speakers and then make a dash with all new guages.  Lastly, if It turns 
> out that this is something I can do with good quality- i'll make a 
> steering wheel.  all in all it might shave off 75 lbs or more.    
> Carbon fiber bumper covers.....Hmmmm
> 
> MB
> 
> PS. if my molds turn out pretty good I'll save em!
> 
> 
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