Carbon kevlar v pure carbon


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PAUL S
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Apart from the pleasing look of pure carbon twill in comparison to carbon kevlar twill of the same weight, why choose carbon instead over the stronger hybrid version? say in a car panel.

Price is comparable so in theory the hybrid offers the better performance? Ferrari used the hybrid extensively in the F40, why is it that supercar builders these days use pure carbon, even when the panel is to be painted?
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It's all about selecting the right material for the job. Carbon fiber is used in cars because it's rigid, strong and light. Car's aren't made to be "impact resistant" in the same way as a bullet proof vest. They are designed to crumple up and take the force of the impact, leaving the driver intact, but not necessarily the car. 

Because cf is so strong, light and rigid, it's great for cars, planes and rifle stocks (what I use it for). Materials like Kevlar and fiberglass require far more layers to become rigid so parts end up heavier and heavier parts make baby Jesus cry... Because they aren't rigid, fiberglass and Kevlar will bend more before they break so, they are useful where those properties are desirable. 



Kevlar is incredibly annoying to work with. Cutting it hurts your hands and breaks your tools. It's impossible to sand. I avoid it wherever possible. 
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