Making a skid-plate for a motorcycle


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Miguel
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Hello, I am interested in purchasing the kits to build a skid plate outof carbon fiber for my moto...sure, it probably costs less to buy one from amanufacturer but, I thought it would be a good project to learn how to make itmyself...I am just not sure how many layers of carbon fiber or kevlar I wouldneed to use. Any suggestions, would be appreciated. Please remember, the bottomof a motorcycle (offroad) will take some hits on rocks or dirt. Also, thefinish, do I just apply a clear coat of paint? (Great tutorials and website!!)Tank you!! Miguel
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I see it's more of a spacer than anything for making a casing or cover for something.

The wax simulates the thickness of your carbon shell, then you can make you "Mould" and have the clearance you need to fit over your casted part.



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Yeah that about sums it up!

It's also great for making bariers around a part for the flanges on a mould.

Paul Statham
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