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clueless	c clueless posted 5 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
c Group: Forum Members Posts: 3, Visits: 7	Hi all, first off apologies if this is posted in the wrong area. I'm looking for advice on repairing slight damage in two areas to a carbon fibre wheel, please keep in mind I really am clueless when it comes to this stuff! I understand from a quick google search that epoxy resin would be the best option, any help, advice and guidance very much appreciated! Craig a.
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oekmont	oekmont posted 5 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 550, Visits: 27K	Nice wheels you got there. The damage doesn't look to bad. I would say you could just fill it with some middel viscosity epoxy resin. Mix some resin (epoxys are sold in two separate containers. You have to mix the right ratio (very important) of both components together to get the resin start to react) and carefully fill the damaged spots. Don't use too much resin here. Then place a small patch of scotch tape on the braking surface. This will keep the resin quite flat to the braking surface. Let the resin set for 48h at room temperature. Remove the tape. Get some 240/400/800 grit paper and carefully sand the epoxy flat in the tire groove. Start with the 240 and then get finer. If necessary sand the braking surface flat. Be very carefull there, and start with the 800 paper. Only sand down to the original surface.
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clueless	c clueless posted 5 Years Ago HOT Post Details
c Group: Forum Members Posts: 3, Visits: 7	+x oekmont - 5/29/2019 2:35:04 PM Nice wheels you got there. The damage doesn't look to bad. I would say you could just fill it with some middel viscosity epoxy resin. Mix some resin (epoxys are sold in two separate containers. You have to mix the right ratio (very important) of both components together to get the resin start to react) and carefully fill the damaged spots. Don't use too much resin here. Then place a small patch of scotch tape on the braking surface. This will keep the resin quite flat to the braking surface. Let the resin set for 48h at room temperature. Remove the tape. Get some 240/400/800 grit paper and carefully sand the epoxy flat in the tire groove. Start with the 240 and then get finer. If necessary sand the braking surface flat. Be very carefull there, and start with the 800 paper. Only sand down to the original surface. Perfect! Thanks
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Rich (Staff)	Rich (Staff) posted 5 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Administrators Posts: 167, Visits: 4.6K	Given the small amount to repair as well, check out our Black Epoxy Repair Filler, we offer a small 100g pot and it has various filler materials to alter the viscosity and sandability as well as being quite fast curing. The other benefit being that it is coloured to match carbon quite well so you may be able to make a barely noticeable repair.
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clueless	c clueless posted 5 Years Ago Post Details
c Group: Forum Members Posts: 3, Visits: 7	+x Rich (Staff) - 5/29/2019 4:09:29 PM Given the small amount to repair as well, check out our Black Epoxy Repair Filler, we offer a small 100g pot and it has various filler materials to alter the viscosity and sandability as well as being quite fast curing. The other benefit being that it is coloured to match carbon quite well so you may be able to make a barely noticeable repair. Already ordered, thanks again
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