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Tommy	Tommy posted 10 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 1, Visits: 2	Hi, I need to make some carbon fibre engine case covers to fit over my existing engine side cases on my motorcycle. They need to be able to withstand high temperatures 100c to 110c. I have attached a picture of what one of the pieces i need to cover. The cover i am planning to make would fit snugly over it as a protective skin. What would be the best way to go about it? I have a spare engine case which i could make the carbon fibre piece on, but i dont want it to stick to that cover. Which kit would be better to use? Any help would be much appreciated, Tommy. Attachments image.jpg (248 views, 63.00 KB)
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Shaneer22	Shaneer22 posted 10 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 156, Visits: 14K	Make your mold,use sheet 1 mill thickness,use unimold post cure 100c. Then use pre preg.thats what I would do.
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Shaneer22	Shaneer22 posted 10 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 156, Visits: 14K	I mean sheet wax to give you Clearence over engine cover.
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carbonfibreworks	carbonfibreworks posted 10 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 292, Visits: 4.5K	Hi Tommy A thin layer of carbon will give very little impact/abrasion resistance when used for your engine cover, if its for more than just aesthetic purposes it should be quite thick and preferably have some Kevlar in the stack. Regards Chris Carbon fibre works LTD
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