best way to skin a round object


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Hi I am fairly new to carbon skinning , I've done a few bits with good results , however  I would like to skin my speedo surround on my car , picture attached , I'm struggling to get it right , i'm using the 2x2 twill pro carbon from carbon mods so I know it's good stuff, any pointers would be great , main problem i am getting is ,I seem to get a crease in it as i am applying , do I need to do it in two stages or is just me not doing something right.
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You may well need to use more cut lines to prevent the creases.  You may even be able to cut out a small triangle shape in places so that the carbon edges meet without overlap.

Warren Penalver
Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Support Assistant
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