Hi guys/gals.

Ive been interested in CF for quite a while now, I purchased a mould making kit and CF kit. Enjoyed creating some small items but i had air bubbles at the time.

Im looking at making some carbon fibre headlight covers for my vehicle. The size is ~ 26cm x 34cm.

I just want to ask what are the best options for me with both mould making (am i best to buy the mould kit again)? or try my hand at fibreglass moulds?

I really want a decent finish on the cover, But after the bubbles disaster last time im worried ill blow £30 on CF and it be ruined cosmetically.  Unfortunately i dont have £300 spare to spend on a vacuum bagging kit. so im kind of stuck doing it manually. Is it actually possible to get a decent finish this way? or am i best to save and buy the vacuum kit,

I plan on purchasing a heat gun, and also ill need high temp resin due to potential engine bay temps.

The last kit i ordered were:

Carbon Fibre Mould Making Kit
Carbon Fibre Laminating Starter Kit

Any help/suggestions are welcome

Thanks
Ross.

Up to you which mould making kit you buy, I've used both and I prefer the Unimould system, but I have experience with fibreglass. The epoxy mould making kit is very straightforward and easy to use, so if you don't want to mess around with learning to fibreglass, go with that.