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Tips and tricks on how to overlay this part?
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deceased10
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Hey guys so I am wanting to cover my dash that I just fiberglassed a dashpod and a phone into. I ordered my carbon fiber (twill 5.7oz 3k) and I got my west systems epoxy/hardener and some resin pigments black. I've watched quite a bit of videos so I have a good idea on what to do, I only have two questions. First where should I start to wrap this dash? Should I work from the left side and work my way to the right, or work from the back to the front or start in the center and wrap it to each side. If you know what I mean? Just hoping to get a better idea on where to start wrapping this thing. Next question, I know everyone says to wait untill the first layer is tacky before placing the carbon, but I watched a video where buddy said to do the first layer let it cure fully, sand it and put a second coat. and then place the carbon on while its wet. he said it gives you more room for error, as you can easily remove the carbon withought disturbing the weave since its not sticky? Does this sound right to you? Hoping for any advice I can get!
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Tips and tricks on how to overlay this part?
deceased10
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9 Years Ago
I would consider applying the carbon on the dry surface and then carefully wet it out and through....
Fasta
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9 Years Ago
I would go with a spraytack and work from the centre out and use the skinning coating epoxy from...
matthieutje65
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9 Years Ago
[quote][b]matthieutje65 (19/01/2016)[/b][hr]I would go with a spraytack and work from the centre out...
deceased10
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9 Years Ago
It also looks like that FusionFix GP Spray Adhesive is not able to be shipped to my country (Canada)...
deceased10
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9 Years Ago
Be aware that a carbonfibre-dash will give alot of glare from the sunlight. This may limit your view...
Ronny
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9 Years Ago
You could use a matte-finish clear coat to avoid some of the reflectivity of a high-gloss finish.
Rich (Staff)
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9 Years Ago
Nah it's not so bad. One of my best selling products is a complete carbon fibre dash for a 57 Chev,...
Hanaldo
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9 Years Ago
Yeah not to worried about the glare, the car doesn't get driven much, and if it becomes an issue,...
deceased10
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9 Years Ago
I just thin some regular EL2, with 1/4 of the normal hardener in alcohol and spray it on VERY thinly...
Dravis
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9 Years Ago
I just thin some regular EL2, with 1/4 of the normal hardener in alcohol and spray it on VERY thinly...
Dravis
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9 Years Ago
Does spray adhesive stick better to plastic or eould it stick better to a layer of epoxy resin?
deceased10
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9 Years Ago
The spray adhesive will work the same on whatever substrate. I would recommend using something like...
Hanaldo
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9 Years Ago
[quote][b]Hanaldo (23/01/2016)[/b][hr]The spray adhesive will work the same on whatever substrate. I...
deceased10
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9 Years Ago
i do tons of those nothing hard to overlay like 1 hour work.
TomDesign
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9 Years Ago
Well yesterday was the big day! Overlay ed the part and let me tell you it wasn't easy! Luckily I...
deceased10
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9 Years Ago
good job so far! now come the fun part of sanding and recoating :p I have a new video coming online...
matthieutje65
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9 Years Ago
[quote][b]matthieutje65 (25/01/2016)[/b][hr]good job so far! now come the fun part of sanding and...
deceased10
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9 Years Ago
[quote][b]deceased10 (25/01/2016)[/b][hr][quote][b]matthieutje65 (25/01/2016)[/b][hr]good job so...
matthieutje65
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9 Years Ago
Unfortunately I'm not able to buy from Easy composites being in Canada, Stuck using a 2 part epoxy...
deceased10
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9 Years Ago
ow to bad...try looking for a thicker epoxy resin...the coating resin is very thick which makes it...
matthieutje65
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9 Years Ago
YA THIS stuff is really thin, I almost think I should do a second layer tonight before sanding, so i...
deceased10
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9 Years Ago
so you used tacky spray?
TomDesign
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9 Years Ago
[quote][b]TomDesign (26/01/2016)[/b][hr]so you used tacky spray?[/quote] landed up just using...
deceased10
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9 Years Ago
Is it bad to add another layer of resin to a fully cured resin layer? Or should I sand the first...
deceased10
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9 Years Ago
If fully cured it's better to give it a soft sanding, say 400grid wet and you will see if you go...
matthieutje65
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9 Years Ago
WHATS THE BEST time to trim all my pieces? I was thinking of trimming all the edges now on the first...
deceased10
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9 Years Ago
I am curious as to how this dash turned out for you as I have a dash that is prepped and just about...
SeftonMitchell
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9 Years Ago
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