Making carbon fiber parts

[slash2@mindspring.com (Scott Rose)]

3k - 3k weave.  you could also use a twill weave of the same count for
better looks


At 05:15 PM 10/13/02 -0700, you wrote:
>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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