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Warren
Warren
posted 12 Years Ago
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This project was the first one i ever did. The moulds were made a few years ago:
I tried it wetlay and infusion and couldnt get either to work properly.
So instead i moved onto pre-preg. It was sooo much easier to lay up the part:
that was the surface layer.
the next layer was then added:
The whole lot was then put in a vacuum bag ready to be cured:
Once cured they were trimmed:
I am well happy with the finish! just a little sanding for smooth edges and it will be ready to fit!
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Door handle surrounds.
Warren
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12 Years Ago
Oh so thats what they are! At first I thought they had something to do with Madona! Is it just me?...
fgayford
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12 Years Ago
Prepreg indeed looks like fun to work with Fred, but is it just me that thinks that the finish isn't...
matthieutje65
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12 Years Ago
lol at the tit reference. They are satin finish as the original part and mould were. Carbon doesnt...
Warren
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12 Years Ago
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