Making carbon fiber parts

[rept@qwest.net (rept)]

Sweet page(s).  Thanks.    Have you made any parts?

Allyn wrote:

>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
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>From: "rept" <rept@qwest.net>
>To: "scirocco" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2002 8:15 PM
>Subject: Making carbon fiber parts
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>>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.
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>>Also- who knows where to buy it for the best value?
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>>any tips or suggestions (aside from "make me one too")?
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>>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
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>>MB
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>>PS. if my molds turn out pretty good I'll save em!
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