DDuds2k

Im a bit confused on how carbon fiber sheet/fabric works.
Is it as simple as purchasing the sheet and using adhesive to wathever you want it on? Or is there a process of fiberglassing, and clearcoating - dont know any of the details- to achieve the hard and shiny finish.

Heres why I ask.
I had a air intake heatshield that from engine vibration busted off taking one of the screws with it. On the way down to the cement it got scratch up a bit on the outer rims. I was thinking I could just cover it with carbon fiber material and it would look nice.
I was wondering how difficult/expensive this would be.
Thanks

mikegarrison

What you are talking about is applying some sort of CF veneer. Do a search on the web for this.

DDuds2k

ya, thats exactly what I want. Thanks mike. I found a few sites, but the only color offered is black...if I must I will settle, but I was hoping for a silver/black mix. Does anyone know where to find silver/black veneer?
Thanks

SIIK2NR

They sell CF adhesive on the net. It's basically a CF decal that can be layed over just about anything.

You can also do what is called CF Wrapping where they actually lay CF on top of any part you have.

Tim

s2k_dreams

If you just want to cover it with some sort of carbon fiber adhesive like others have mentioned then you can search the web for places that sell it. Although this is just a "tape"

I have also seen thin carbon fiber "sheets" that you can cut and glue onto your heatsheild.

Making carbon fiber though, is a whole can of worms that you don't want to get into. It requires baking the carbon fiber in a pressure cooker at hundreds of degrees for hours.

DDuds2k

ya, thats what i figured...im definitely liking the veneer idea. 1/16 inch carbon fiber sheet, now offered with a sticky side. Just cut and paste and sand the edges. Im just waiting to find alternative colors...dont know if I want black.

mikegarrison

Carbon fiber is black. If you want other colors, you don't want carbon fiber.

turbo8765

You actually can produce carbon fiber parts at home. It's not the easiest thing to do, but can be accomplished with a little practice. You'll need the fabric, resin, and a vacuum pump.

If you google it, you'll find "how to's".

Personally, I think your part will probably look better a little scratched up than with a venner layed over it.