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Hi guys,
I’m currently trying to do research on producing a carbon fibre piece to replace my spark plug cover on my Honda. The piece looks like this..
https://www.heeltoeauto.com/images/P/oem_engine_dress_plugcvr_blk.jpg
The kit I have purchased to make the part is the following.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F162837289911
Am I able to just clean, apply release agent then coat the part in epoxy, allow to partly set tacky, lay fabric, wet out, lay second layer ect until thick enough then for the final layer allow to fully dry, apply epoxy coat layers up then wet sand, polish until glossy, finally just release the part from the Carbon piece?
I have just purchased a house so I’m on a unbelievably low budget unfortunately!
Thanks in advance!
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Brand new to CF! Spark plug cover
LukeSGee
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7 Years Ago
welcome to the site, ive got a couple of honda a CRX ED9 and a MC2 Aerodeck. are you trying to make a mould first with the kit you bought or just the part? The kit you have isnt the best at what you...
scottracing
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7 Years Ago
Hi, cheers for your reply. I’ve cancelled the order on the original kit I’ve bought. Considering ordering separately to hopefully save a bit of money.. Love the CRXs! Got any pictures?I currently...
LukeSGee
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7 Years Ago
Hi! The part in the picture looks like a good candidate for "skinning" - the same probably goes for most of your interior panels. I would start by getting the EC XCR skinning kit, and having a go at...
Dravis
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7 Years Ago
Trying to make this cover with wet lay carbon and no vacuum is not going to work, IMO. You will have extreme difficulty in persuading the carbon to stay in the bolt holes (I reckon it will be...
Steve Broad
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7 Years Ago
Thank you for all your replies..I am going to start practicing skinning then look at skinning fibre glass moulds to begin with. What kit would be the best for making fibre glass parts?Hopefully it...
LukeSGee
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7 Years Ago
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