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I want to do a cosmetic skinning to my work desk, using spread-tow 15mm 2/2 twill
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I would like to freshen the look of my workstation by applying a carbon fibre skin to this desktop. This application means that the carbon fibre won't need to have any structural strength, merely cosmetic. I'd like to use a large-pattern cloth, like spread-tow 15mm 2/2 twill. You can see from the photos that the desk is a boomerang shape, with a number of different curves. The dimensions of the desk are
[EDIT: Changed specs - it's larger, critically, in the max depth]
43 1/4" max depth, 88 5/8" width, and approximately 1" thick, with a few other contours shown (or, 1.1M x 2.25M x 25mm). I'd like it to have a high-gloss finish, or possibly, a nice, even matte finish with some texture. The substrate is some kind of fibre-reinforced resin. I'd like to wet lay the CF on the desktop, and wrap it around underneath just enough so it is cosmetically pleasing (though not cover the underside).
Questions:
- Is a 15mm 2/2 twill appropriate for this application (with these contours), or am I looking at a challenging application?
- How many layers would be necessary?
- Does the 0.95M + 25mm (x2) dimension present a problem with standard fabric sizes/rolls?
- Is it reasonable to expect a nice, even, glossy finish without using a mould? Or, would it be more appropriate to try for a matte finish?
- If this project is feasible, is there a kit available from Easy Composites that would be appropriate?
Thanks for your guidance!
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I want to do a cosmetic skinning to my work desk, using spread-tow 15mm 2/2 twill
TDShimo
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11 Years Ago
Getting the spread tow to conform around the sharp edges at the back will probably be very...
Dravis
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11 Years Ago
Outstanding, Dravis - that's *exactly* what I was hoping to learn (and was worried about). Thanks...
TDShimo
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11 Years Ago
The alignment would be one difficulty, but actually getting the spread tow to stick to the table...
Hanaldo
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11 Years Ago
As "hanaldo" writes, the difficulty is in keeping the CF spread tow to "stay in place" ... it can...
Dravis
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11 Years Ago
Okay, so I'm not sure if any of you are still tracking this thread, but, here are the results......
TDShimo
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10 Years Ago
Hello Just curious. Why didn't you just follow the tried and proven skinning method described on...
fgayford
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10 Years Ago
Some sanding and recoating might give you beter results, did it on a ironman mask you can...
matthieutje65
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10 Years Ago
What bartop epoxy did you use and where did you get it? I'm looking to use resin for a worktop as...
dmgeurts
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10 Years Ago
fgayford - I didn't use the "tried and true" methods principally because this was the first time I...
TDShimo
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10 Years Ago
It's by trial and error you will learn ;) but you can be proud of the results you got, it's a badass...
matthieutje65
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10 Years Ago
[quote][b]TDShimo (02/01/2015)[/b][hr]fgayford - I didn't use the "tried and true" methods...
fgayford
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10 Years Ago
Oh no, I no longer feel bad - just tremendously motivated and now empowered to build more stuff. But...
TDShimo
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10 Years Ago
WOW! That looks great.The Carbon looks good in a satin finish, classy. Your doing really well. Well...
fgayford
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10 Years Ago
Well, your skinning skills by FAR exceed my efforts. I quickly decided that skinning was not the...
Hanaldo
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10 Years Ago
The desk still looks awesome. The skinning method using a base coat to blot out colour and stick the...
Warren (Staff)
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10 Years Ago
Oooh, the ProFinish is what I should have been doing all along... for sure. I've been able to...
TDShimo
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10 Years Ago
I used a product called Pro Glas 1100 from a U.S. wholesaler/retailer, Fiberlay. I don't know...
TDShimo
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10 Years Ago
Ah, another US supplier. Being based in the UK means that most US based sources won't ship.
dmgeurts
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10 Years Ago
That stuff is almost certainly the same as this:...
Dravis
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10 Years Ago
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