Which Carbon Fibre K grade looks the best

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Which Carbon Fibre K grade looks the best

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BMac	B BMac posted 6 Years Ago Topic Details
B Group: Forum Members Posts: 14, Visits: 50	Hi, I'm new to carbon fibre skinning. I want to skin large parts for my Audi S5, Side Skirts, Front Splitter and rear Diffuser. But for the ultimate finish which K is best 3K, 6K or 12K? I want the carbon fibre to be noticeable as I have tried dipping before and it looks terrible. Are all grades easy to work with or would the 12K be too thick for tight curves etc? Regards Barry
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Warren (Staff)	Warren (Staff) posted 6 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Administrators Posts: 2.5K, Visits: 7.9K	The most common fabric used for skinning and most cosmetic work is a 3k 2/2 twill typically around 200gsm. Some times people will go for the heavier weight 6k and 12k cloths for a specific look but generally they are both heavier and thicker making them harder to drape over curvy shapes. Warren Penalver Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Support Assistant
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BMac	B BMac posted 6 Years Ago HOT Post Details
B Group: Forum Members Posts: 14, Visits: 50	Would the 6K stand out more, ie would the lines have more of a shine from a distance?
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BMac	B BMac posted 6 Years Ago HOT Post Details
B Group: Forum Members Posts: 14, Visits: 50	Also. total area to cover would be about 3 square metres. Would 2kg XCR Epoxy Resin 1kg XCR Epoxy Black Basecoat Be enough for complete Carbon Skinning?
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MarkMK	MarkMK posted 6 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 338, Visits: 2K	If you're looking for a fabric that's drapable, stable and resembles the 'tighter' weave look of most pre-preg parts then I'd recommend using the 240g 2x2 twill as sold by EC. It's a bit more expensive but it'll deliver better cosmetic results than the more common 200g twill fabrics and be easier to work with. If, however, you're looking for a fabric that's a little less common and stands out more than smaller weave twill fabrics, then it might be worth looking for a 4x4 twill weave fabric, typically available in 285g weight. If you're not expecting too many sharp curves or excessive cutting and jointing then it shouldn't be too hard to work with either.
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Interloper393	Interloper393 posted 6 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 90, Visits: 634	+x MarkMK - 4/4/2018 9:53:53 AM If you're looking for a fabric that's drapable, stable and resembles the 'tighter' weave look of most pre-preg parts then I'd recommend using the 240g 2x2 twill as sold by EC. It's a bit more expensive but it'll deliver better cosmetic results than the more common 200g twill fabrics and be easier to work with. If, however, you're looking for a fabric that's a little less common and stands out more than smaller weave twill fabrics, then it might be worth looking for a 4x4 twill weave fabric, typically available in 285g weight. If you're not expecting too many sharp curves or excessive cutting and jointing then it shouldn't be too hard to work with either. Anywhere in the UK sale the 4x4 will. ?
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scottracing	scottracing posted 6 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 460, Visits: 5.2K	+x Interloper393 - 4/4/2018 10:36:14 PM +x MarkMK - 4/4/2018 9:53:53 AM If you're looking for a fabric that's drapable, stable and resembles the 'tighter' weave look of most pre-preg parts then I'd recommend using the 240g 2x2 twill as sold by EC. It's a bit more expensive but it'll deliver better cosmetic results than the more common 200g twill fabrics and be easier to work with. If, however, you're looking for a fabric that's a little less common and stands out more than smaller weave twill fabrics, then it might be worth looking for a 4x4 twill weave fabric, typically available in 285g weight. If you're not expecting too many sharp curves or excessive cutting and jointing then it shouldn't be too hard to work with either. Anywhere in the UK sale the 4x4 will. ? cristex
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