Hi,

Basically im wanting to build a crazy v8 mk2 mr2 with custom body kit, front and rear clam type boot/bonnet, slightly lengthened and a tad wider.. can you advice me on the type of carbon fibre would be best suited for looks and light weight? how much carbon fibre would be needed to do a pretty much an entire outer shell? also wanting to custom engine parts / inlet etc and a carbon dash... i've done alot with fibre glass but i think my project needs to be carbon as im wanting to show it on completion, advice on materials and prices would be great.

Thanks

Gary

mixing up some epoxy resin with methylated spirit and spraying it onto the mould

What proportion of epoxy resin to methylated spirit use to the mixture?

About 10-20% methylated spirit added to epoxy infusion resin that has been mixed with the correct amount of infusion resin hardener already should be enough to thin the resin sufficiently that it will 'mist' through a trigger press spray bottle. It's not a exact science, just add a few drops at a time until you have a consistency that will spray.

Don't be tempted to use acetone, white spirit or turps. Methylated spirit (denatured alcohol) or 100% alcohol is needed for this.

Matt Statham
Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Sales