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G200
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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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G200
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Ok thanks warren well it's mainly a road car with some track time, how about 1 layer either side of the Soric for outer skin then 2/3 layers of just diolen for inner skin/frame? Unsure how strong diolen is, (yes was going to use black twill diolen)
What would you reccommend for each part?

Also is polyester resin ok? What do I use for clear coating after to get the finish?
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