Thread: Lockdown light weight carbon wrap stock build - Here we go

next coat done

Coming together nicely

that coat went well, didnt gain much weight. will finish below 600g im confident of that now. Still curing, will sand again tomorrow. sorry its so slow guys lol

how much did blank plank cost?????

Looks bloody good

Ill have to monitor the next coat while it dry's and use the hair dryer to sort the bubbles out.

Sanded up and ready for the next coat. If you are going to try this at home be prepared to fix some stuff ups. I had to resin a few carbon strands on in a couple spots where I was too vigorous on the sanding.
Id try find carbon that was on a roll next time as the folds in my carbon fabric from China are visible in the pattern in a couple places.

Got time to coat it this morning, next time id look for a more suitable resin, this one doesn't coat well, forms drips and bubbles to easily and cure time is double what most people use... but lockdown... had to use what I could get.

AND HAPPY FATHERS DAY! especially to all the guys who for what ever reason are separated from their kids, and I don't mean lockdown separation, I mean legal separation or busted connection separation. In my line of work we have seen the craziest busted Dad and kids relationships restored, yeah it can take some years of grief but its worth holding on to all the hope for a better future you can get. Hang in there Dads hope is on His way.
Peace

Good on all counts

Looking good.
When you mix your resin don't stir it. Cut it like a knife with a popsicle stick back and forth with the odd very slow stir. Reduces bubbles in your resin before you start

Thanks Remmodel7 I did this on the last coat ands much reduced bubbles. Ill let it cure now and rub it back with fine grit and probably apply a matt spray finish to reduce the glare

Man this resin takes days to final cure!

It’s looking awesome mate! I’m looking forward to seeing the final product!

I remove bubbles with a lick of the gas torch

Also warm up your epoxy in warm water before mixing and applying. Removes the majority of bubbles