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MrDeeRice
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I'm not sure if this is the correct place for this post as it covers several areas but here it goes. . . So a bit of background. . .
I've been working with fibreglass for 5 or 6 years now, mostly on a part time basis, making mainly body kits for drift cars as well as some parts for lorries. Along with the guy I work with, we are self taught by mainly trial and error, having been initially a car body repair shop to now solely fibreglass body kits. I use a hand layup process only and having read a few posts on here I believe I use polyester resin. It may seem odd to you to think I don't know what type of resin I use but until I came here I didn't realize there was any different types! Now I would like to move on my own and so as not to 'step on my friends toes' I've decided to try and work mainly with carbon fibre. So while I believe I have a good grasp of how fibreglassing works, it seems there is so much I don't know. The types of products I will be making will range from small items like wing mirror covers to more complicated items like doors bonnets and boot lids. Also I should mention I will still be working on a part time basis as I have a full time unrelated job. My intention is to put any money I make straight back in and try to make a successful business out of it. So a couple of questions.
1. What products do you think I would need to set myself up.
2. Would £1000 be a realistic starting point (I'm starting completely from scratch)
3. Would it be worth my while to take a course on CF as I have no experience with it or should I wing it as I have been doing all along!
Look forward to hearing from anyone. Thanks, David
This post gets a little messy after this. . . Problems with my cursor on iPad lol
Having watched your tutorial videos I believe resin infusion is the way to go.
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MrDeeRice
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13 Years Ago
Hi David, Thanks for the post and sorry for the delay in getting back to you. You're like-minded...
Matt (Staff)
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13 Years Ago
I agree with matt on start up costs. even doing it as a home hobby its quite expensive if you want...
Warren
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13 Years Ago
i have been a collision repair tech for 25 years and i have been doing my homework and research too....
brasco
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13 Years Ago
Hi Brasco, The forum that we provide is split into 2 sections; the Easy Composites Technical...
Matt (Staff)
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13 Years Ago
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