By kymearra - 5/25/2020 4:59:19 PM
Hey guys, novice here with some questions... I recently bought a front lip for my car which is made of unpainted polypropylene plastic.
Instead of making a fibreglass mould from it. Is it possible to laminate carbon fibre directly onto it after applying a release agent?
Would it damage the front lip if i remove the carbon fibre from it do you think?
Would these be the basics steps?:
- Release agent - single wax layer or single pva layer? or both? (wax layer and then pva layer) ? which is better
- epoxy resin layer
- wait til tacky
- carbon fibre cloth
- epoxy resin
- wait to fully cure
- sand low grit to high grit
- and then one last epoxy resin layer? wait to fully cure
- sand again low grit to high grit
how do i know when to stop applying layers of epoxy resin layers? until it’s completely smooth/flat?
and if another resin layer is added. does it end with sanding again or is the resin layer the last step?
does it then need a uv resistant clear coat because it’s exposed to the sun? or will the epoxy resin be enough?
do i then go ahead and use detailing compound/cut and polish/wax for the perfect glossy look?
thanks guys
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By Warren (Staff) - 5/27/2020 9:40:13 AM
Depends on the shape and how big it is. A shallow lip would only need around 4 layers. A bigger lip with some curve to it or some angles/bends would be ok at that as the curves will add stiffness due to the shape. If it is more splitter or sticks out far, then go for a foam core for weight reasons and added stiffness - we sell flat splitter panels ourselves but use a foam core with a couple of layers of fabric either side.
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