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MaxiDave
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Hi, I want to make 2 front wings in carbon for my 106 Maxi and I have the original items to make a mould from.
I have no doubt if I had all the stuff in front of me I could make a panel I would be happy with but I get
totally lost when I try to figure out what exactly I need to make a mould and what I need to make the carbon
panel and how much of everything is required.
I am not looking for a smooth show finish as the panels will be painted and covered in sign wrighting so
do I need to vacuum bag them of is there another way around it.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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Hi Dave,
(Late) answer to those couple of questions you raised..
for a deep wide arch wing, will the vacuum bag be able to pull the carbon into all the cornersetc or is there a way I can stick all the kevlar in place before I bag?
The vacuum bag should never be relied on to pull the reinforcement into the corners - this is a recipe for bridging problems. Spray adhesives are the way to do it in this case, prior to bagging. This is an ongoing saga at the moment but contact me when you're ordering and I'll talk you through the latest news/best options.
Best regards, Matt
Matt Statham
Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Sales
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Making 2 Wings For Rally Car
MaxiDave
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13 Years Ago
you don't need to vacuum bag them but its the resin that has the weight!
neilb
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13 Years Ago
Hi Dave, OK, I should be able to give you a complete enough shopping list for your project. What...
Matt (Staff)
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13 Years Ago
Thanks for the quick reply gents, Neil, are you saying there is less resin used when vac bagging? I...
MaxiDave
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13 Years Ago
Hi Dave, OK, well, ditch-friedly means Kevlar or Diolen; carbon is not so ditch friendly. Kevlar is...
Matt (Staff)
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13 Years Ago
Great info there. I will order a Uni-mould kit in about 3 weeks when I am working in Carlisle (I am...
MaxiDave
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13 Years Ago
Hi Dave, (Late) answer to those couple of questions you raised.. [quote]for a deep wide arch...
Matt (Staff)
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13 Years Ago
sorry for the short first reply, the resin will flow the easiestwhere ever the infusion mesh is,...
neilb
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13 Years Ago
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