I want to do a cosmetic skinning to my work desk, using spread-tow 15mm 2/2 twill


I want to do a cosmetic skinning to my work desk, using spread-tow 15mm 2/2 twill
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TDShimo
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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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Edited 11 Years Ago by TDShimo
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The alignment would be one difficulty, but actually getting the spread tow to stick to the table around the corners would be the main issue. Carbon is naturally stiff, it won't want to go around corners like that without vacuum holding it in place. It will lift off the table around the edges and not look very nice at all. 
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