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mr_goat
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posted 12 Years Ago
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Hi,
Here is my CF headlight:
It is made using cut lines, the "valleys" were the lights are were precut and first laid, and then the rest of the body, also precut. Since the cut is laid just at the border between the "valleys" and "body" it is almost impossible to see. You have to come really close. I highly recommend this technique.
Keep on fighting! You have already improved your technique, you WILL get there!
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posted 12 Years Ago
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Im going to try with some pre-preg. Now that racing season is over I have time.
My question is can I cure a pre-preg with a heat gun section by section?
ie. lay the bottom then heat/cure it then move to the top and do the same?
Thanks for any continued help over such a long time project.
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andygtt
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posted 12 Years Ago
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you must have cut lines to make that shape... i'm pretty certain know-one could make it out of a single uncut sheet.
pre preg isn't the answer IMO... you need some pro finish carbon, cut it to shape in the round light parts, get it as good as you can then lightly tack it in with a spray adhesive.... then lay carbon over the top similar to how you did previously but cut it around the round light holes so it slightly overlaps the carbon already in place.
Be sure you have no creases in the carbon before you add the peal ply etc... tack in corners if you need to.
then take you time when doing the peal ply and mesh.... if it was me id probably have to spend at least 1 hour per side on that bit... another 2 hours on the bagging and making sure absolutelly no voids are present in the bag under vacume.
For the edges, use a tool to ensure all the materials are pushed in... i use the smallest ball on the wax corner tools.
If its not right, re-bag it till it is... then get the mould and materials nice and warm (bring in house overnigh if cold outside) same with the resin.
My first part was a dash binacle earlier this year... I've made this same part 5 times because I was trialing my technique
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TomDesign
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posted 12 Years Ago
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you made yourselve those nsx headlights ? got mold? can you PM your email adress please...
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