Is This Possible? (Carbon Fiber Skinning Question)


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PAUL S - 10/6/2018 8:23:43 AM
As the holes are too deep for the carbon to be able to drape fully into them have you thought of just applying strips of carbon around the holes inner perimeter first, slightly oversize, allow it to cure then shave it down until its flush with the main surface, then lay the main sheets over the top of the whole part and trim around the holes, the weave wont match but it will look continuous to a degree unless you get up really close.

That's not a bad idea :-)

I still can't see the point, however, of trying to make something look like something it isn't. It's a bit like sticking 2litre badges on a 1600cc car. But that is just me :-)

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PAUL S - 10/6/2018 8:23:43 AM
As the holes are too deep for the carbon to be able to drape fully into them have you thought of just applying strips of carbon around the holes inner perimeter first, slightly oversize, allow it to cure then shave it down until its flush with the main surface, then lay the main sheets over the top of the whole part and trim around the holes, the weave wont match but it will look continuous to a degree unless you get up really close.

That's a brilliant idea, thank you! Will give it a shot.

Cheers.

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