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Hi guys, new to this forum foun it from looking for sources of materials and seems like a very helpful forum!
A couple of questions from me, I work with composites but new to diolen and just wondering:
1. Can I use diolen (got a roll spare) for car parts eg a bonnet, front wings and front bumper, using it as the sole material as in the tutorial video for making a carbon bonnet? With a 3/5mm Soric core? I have seen diolen isn't as strong as carbon so would I need more layers/a glass layer/ or is it strong enough with the core and making both parts?
2. Is diolen ok for skinning parts as the parts won't need to be stronger so is it ok to use and easy to get a good finish on? Used to working with rc200 and doing clear coats on top but never done final coat
Hope to hear soon thanks!
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Thanks a lot Warren! So will 1 layer each side of the Soric be strong enough for the bonnet as it is with carbon?
Another question is for car parts (as above) do they have to be vacuum bagged? Or is that just to get the strongest and lightest option?
I have made small objects without bagging before just by consolidating and getting rid of air bubble etc. just want to know your thoughts on a big piece without bagging?
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G200
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12 Years Ago
Diolen can be used for both of those perfectly fine. For panels you will end up with very nice...
Warren (Staff)
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12 Years Ago
Thanks a lot Warren! So will 1 layer each side of the Soric be strong enough for the bonnet as it is...
G200
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12 Years Ago
For a race car you might get away with a layer either side of soric. For a road car you might want...
Warren (Staff)
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12 Years Ago
Ok thanks warren well it's mainly a road car with some track time, how about 1 layer either side of...
G200
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12 Years Ago
That layup sounds fine. Polyester resins are generally cheaper but structurally inferior to...
Warren (Staff)
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12 Years Ago
Ok thanks, will coremat be easier to use or closed cell PVC foam? Is the foam form able enough for a...
G200
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12 Years Ago
coremat will drape into the mould easier. But for most slightly curved bonnets, PVC foam will bend...
Warren (Staff)
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