Bumpindemlowzz Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Does anyone know how to carbon fiber? I heard it is much much harder to do then fiberglass and is also as strong. I dont want it for its lightweight but for its looks. I plan on doing my enclosure and console maybe a few other small things. thanx Quote 2010 Silverado 18" DC XL 18 DC 2k XS Power Batts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8PunkRok Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8801536764731290932 have fun and i believe its as strong as steel not fiberglass Quote -Matt2005 Dodge Magnum RTJVC KD-AVX1 2 PPI S580.2 Obsidian Audio ST1 Horn Tweeters PRV 8MB450s Audio Legion 3500.1D 2 RE MT 18s 360 ah LiFePO4 BatterySHCA 2/0 155.2 @ 29 hzKicker CVR 15's buildDD 3512e buildMini T-Line Build(6) 8s BuildNightshade 15s Wall BuildMagnum AB XFL 12s BuildNewest Magnum Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdblue Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 definitely not easy...check out fiberglassforums.com....couple guys can do it like madmen over there....search carbon fiber...you'll see some crazy shit...personally I wouldnt touch the stuff; mainly because of its cost... Quote AA-Atomic-Clif Designs-DC-Diamond-Digital Designs-Directed-Eclipse-Fi-Hertz-Hifonics-Kenwood-Memphis-Phoenix Gold-Pioneer-PPI-PSi-Stinger-Sundown-TC Sounds-Viper-Zapco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wL<3bass Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Just watched that entire video...and I don't believe I'll be touching CF anytime soon....gotta get better at fiberglassing first Quote Vehicle: 1997 S10 Blazer 4dr 4X4 Exterior: Rear End Bagged, Black Grill, Lifted 2" Amplifiers: Rockford Fosgate T8004 & T10001bd Batteries: 2 Stinger SPV35, Kinetik HC2400 Electrical: Big 3, DC Power 290amp Alternator w/ MLA at 15.5v Enclosure: 4.2 ft³ @ 33Hz 84sq.in. of port (20sq.in. per cube) Headunit: Eclipse CD3200 w/ 80G iPod Mids/Highs: Rockford T152s (a-pillars), Rockford T162s (doors) Subwoofers: 1 15" Fi BL Fully Loaded Wire: All 1/0g Kicker Hyperflex My YouTube Videos My Fiberglass A-Pillar Build My "Seamless" Looking Box Build My DD1508 T-Line Bandpass Build "Seamless" w/ Acrylic Windows (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Stealth 8" Fiberglass Build (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Build For A Friend's '08 Cobalt 15" BL Sealed Off From The Trunk My feedback/references... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sri3850341 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8801536764731290932have fun and i believe its as strong as steel not fiberglass and pricey too Quote 07 mote carlo.. deh-p800prs hu-cdt gold 6.5's-cdt 6x9 2 ways-mcintosh mc431m(mids/highs) bxi2608,2 10w7's in 4rth order(designed by pete k)ported into cabin via armrest cutout dc power 260 amp alt-missing link module (15.4v)kicker 1/0 kit deka intimidator under hood metered 141.0 @ 32hz windows down @ kick,termlab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8PunkRok Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 if it wasnt so dam expensive id love to play with it but i dont have the money to throw away on it theres also a very interesting video on a carbon fiber cello from how its made Quote -Matt2005 Dodge Magnum RTJVC KD-AVX1 2 PPI S580.2 Obsidian Audio ST1 Horn Tweeters PRV 8MB450s Audio Legion 3500.1D 2 RE MT 18s 360 ah LiFePO4 BatterySHCA 2/0 155.2 @ 29 hzKicker CVR 15's buildDD 3512e buildMini T-Line Build(6) 8s BuildNightshade 15s Wall BuildMagnum AB XFL 12s BuildNewest Magnum Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raytard Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 if youre mostly doing it for the looks, do fiberglass and then smooth it down and then resin a layer of CF over that, doing pure CF is extremely difficult, overlaying one layer ontop of fiberglass, not so bad Quote Build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...hl=avalon+build monster/rockford/kicker/stinger cables, pioneer source, jbl highs/amps, kinetik/shuriken batts, iraggi alt, dei security, dc subs(atleast for now) Team DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPM75 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8801536764731290932have fun and i believe its as strong as steel not fiberglass It's unbelievably strong, I should know! I sandwiched four layers of the 8 oz., a 1/4" thick, and it almost stopped a .45 cal at point blank range!!! I work for Owens Corning, so I mess with fiberglass of all kinds 12 hrs. a day. I make the fabric that goes into the wind generator blades, for all the wind energy companies. Here is a couple pics of some 8 oz. black twintex that is used in our consolidators This shit is BAD ASS!!! Edited March 31, 2009 by JPM75 Quote "loud 'cause its clipped like a 7yr olds buzz cut" -Decaf "unfortunately i'm still tuned high as Giraffe pussy" -Twistedchild420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumpindemlowzz Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Nobody has worked with it? It doesnt look to be that expensive. Basically from what i have read you have to clean the part, tack rag it for dust and stuff, then lay down a coat of resin, let that sit for a few hours or until tacky but cant leave a finger print if touched then lay the mat and dab resin into it forcing bubbles and air out and repeat process until you have the amount of layers needed. They mentioned that all layers can be done at once but id let it dry for a hour or two between layers just in case. Quote 2010 Silverado 18" DC XL 18 DC 2k XS Power Batts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumpindemlowzz Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 if youre mostly doing it for the looks, do fiberglass and then smooth it down and then resin a layer of CF over that, doing pure CF is extremely difficult, overlaying one layer ontop of fiberglass, not so bad Thats a dam good idea. Quote 2010 Silverado 18" DC XL 18 DC 2k XS Power Batts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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