Making a motorcycle dash


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HairyBiker
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Hello, 

great to have a forum like this. Thumbs up!

I am looking at creating a carbon fiber copy of my motorcycle dash. 

I do have some questions regarding the method connected to this, but first of all I was wondering if I'm good off with an Epoxy Mould Making Starter Kit, together with a Carbon Fibre Laminating Starter Kit. Will I have enough material to make a copy of this dash? 

http://storage1.colony1.net/2195/Product_Photos/6-23-10%20031.jpg


Thank you!

Yours sincerely
Nat
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Warren (Staff)
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I agree with Warren, flat sheet is easiest option and likely to yeild best results for a novice. Wet lay is perfectly possible but will take practice to make a good one.  Out of Autoclave pre-preg would be good too but not a cheap option!

Warren Penalver
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