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Hi Craig,
I am sure you will find the Aerofix 3 is the business. If you have less than expected results, it might be worth also trying another infusion resin, as we are certainly getting great results.
On this particular bootlid, as the tail lights were moulded into the carbon fibre component, we elected to make the join in the carbon fabric a 'feature' rather than a 'fault' and highlight the fact that the headlights were now moulded from carbon fibre. We cut some 45 degree strips of regular Twill weave 199gsm carbon fabric and placed them carefully along the join line before laying on the main sections of fabric. This technique is really only possible in infusion processing when using a good quality spray adhesive, such as Aerofix 3.
The real trick is to stick 2 layers of fabric together with spray adhesive BEFORE you cut the 45 degree strips from it. Two layers together is far more stable and easy to handle without fraying. It still takes a great deal of skill to ensure perfect and neat results, but all things can be done with a little practice and the right equipment!
Hopefully we will get a chance to make some tutorial videos in the near future to cover this technique in more depth.
Cheers.
Phill
www.elitecomposites.com.au
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