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Hi guys, new to this forum foun it from looking for sources of materials and seems like a very helpful forum!
A couple of questions from me, I work with composites but new to diolen and just wondering:
1. Can I use diolen (got a roll spare) for car parts eg a bonnet, front wings and front bumper, using it as the sole material as in the tutorial video for making a carbon bonnet? With a 3/5mm Soric core? I have seen diolen isn't as strong as carbon so would I need more layers/a glass layer/ or is it strong enough with the core and making both parts?
2. Is diolen ok for skinning parts as the parts won't need to be stronger so is it ok to use and easy to get a good finish on? Used to working with rc200 and doing clear coats on top but never done final coat

Hope to hear soon thanks!
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For a race car you might get away with a layer either side of soric.  For a road car you might want it a bit thicker, or make a carbon copy of the frame too to support the skin.

You can make big parts wetlay, however resin infusion will produce parts  a bit lighter and stronger. Plus its easier to get consistancy on cosmetic finish.

Warren Penalver
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