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Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.......... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
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QUOTE (playr158 @ Nov 17, 2008 - 10:53 AM)
minutes and "stuff" from Michael's isn't really an answer
my question was more pertaining to brand (IE System3, Fiberglast system 2000) ect. and resin type.
...
minutes and "stuff" from Michael's isn't really an answer
my question was more pertaining to brand (IE System3, Fiberglast system 2000) ect. and resin type.
...
Topic ID: 63249 • Post ID: 8986443
Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.......... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
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Sorry about the lack of updates guys, my being sick came back. I didn't even crack a computer almost the entire weekend much less do anything else. Gotta work tonight but have tomorrow night off, an...
Topic ID: 63249 • Post ID: 8986441
Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.......... - 6G Celicas Forums
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QUOTE (tomazws @ Nov 15, 2008 - 4:29 AM)
Great job there!! Although I'd prefer plain black stitches..
That can be arranged.
Great job there!! Although I'd prefer plain black stitches..
That can be arranged.
Topic ID: 63249 • Post ID: 8986438
Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.......... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
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Newest progress:
Cut the holes in the passenger switch panel, sanded, added another coat of resin which is still wet in this pic:
Initial wet-out coat on the door handle bezels:
Third coat of resin on...
Cut the holes in the passenger switch panel, sanded, added another coat of resin which is still wet in this pic:
Initial wet-out coat on the door handle bezels:
Third coat of resin on...
Topic ID: 63249 • Post ID: 8986436
Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.......... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
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New pics coming tonight. Used the blowtorch trick on fresh resin and it made it smooth MUCH better than before and took out every micro-bubble in the thing. I may not even have to sand and clear the...
Topic ID: 63249 • Post ID: 8986431
Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.......... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
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QUOTE (gt_driFFter @ Nov 13, 2008 - 2:20 PM)
QUOTE (Fastbird @ Nov 13, 2008 - 11:54 AM)
No pics today but I did some work last night. Trimmed the excess off the door handle bezels, put a final coat o...
QUOTE (Fastbird @ Nov 13, 2008 - 11:54 AM)
No pics today but I did some work last night. Trimmed the excess off the door handle bezels, put a final coat o...
Topic ID: 63249 • Post ID: 8986430
Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.......... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
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No pics today but I did some work last night. Trimmed the excess off the door handle bezels, put a final coat of epoxy on the ash tray cover, third coat on the passenger door switch panel, and second...
Topic ID: 63249 • Post ID: 8986428
Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.......... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
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Sorry guys (and gals if there are any watching), nothing new to report. I haven't touched anything since Sunday night. I've been sick with some kind of deep chest cold and have all around been feeli...
Topic ID: 63249 • Post ID: 8986426
Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.......... - 6G Celicas Forums
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QUOTE (WWSideWinder @ Nov 10, 2008 - 4:12 AM)
Do you have photos of the Blue/Black ?
Just a hotlinked pic here, as I don't have any fabric of my own here to work with. I won't be getting any unless s...
Do you have photos of the Blue/Black ?
Just a hotlinked pic here, as I don't have any fabric of my own here to work with. I won't be getting any unless s...
Topic ID: 63249 • Post ID: 8986425
Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.......... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
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QUOTE (Spider77 @ Nov 9, 2008 - 12:47 PM)
SO right now your running off store bought stuff huh? Was asking cause I saw they sold a pre mix made for the colored cf and was wondering how the results ar...
SO right now your running off store bought stuff huh? Was asking cause I saw they sold a pre mix made for the colored cf and was wondering how the results ar...
Topic ID: 63249 • Post ID: 8986422
Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.......... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
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QUOTE (Spider77 @ Nov 9, 2008 - 1:04 PM)
They keeping looking better and better. Hey, which epoxy/hardener do you use, the premix or the stuff you have to do yourself?
Stuff you have to mix yourself....
They keeping looking better and better. Hey, which epoxy/hardener do you use, the premix or the stuff you have to do yourself?
Stuff you have to mix yourself....
Topic ID: 63249 • Post ID: 8986420
Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.......... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
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Door handle Bezels. These were TOUGH. But, I tried a quicker setting epoxy and was able to get them to take quite nicely. These shouldn't be too bad to do again should someone want them done. They...
Topic ID: 63249 • Post ID: 8986418
Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.......... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
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Sides wrapped on the radio trim. I am EXTREMELY happy with how it's coming along.
SONOFA!!!!!!!! I just realized that I reversed the weave on this piece too. So much for everything going the same d...
SONOFA!!!!!!!! I just realized that I reversed the weave on this piece too. So much for everything going the same d...
Topic ID: 63249 • Post ID: 8986416
Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.......... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
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Today's work (not done yet by far though):
Radio Trim -- This was the initial application. I put some excess in all the holes to allow the fabric to be wrapped and adhered around the beveled edges. ...
Radio Trim -- This was the initial application. I put some excess in all the holes to allow the fabric to be wrapped and adhered around the beveled edges. ...
Topic ID: 63249 • Post ID: 8986414
Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.......... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
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Woooo......just wrapped the ignition lock cylinder/dimmer panel (under the cluster above the steering wheel). Not bad, but there was a couple of tricky spots. The contouring around the keyhole is a ...
Topic ID: 63249 • Post ID: 8986413
Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.......... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
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QUOTE (bseaman_5 @ Nov 6, 2008 - 7:04 PM)
QUOTE (Fastbird @ Nov 6, 2008 - 5:38 PM)
It's more time consuming and slow, but getting and keeping the weave straight while doing a contour is a PITA. It ta...
QUOTE (Fastbird @ Nov 6, 2008 - 5:38 PM)
It's more time consuming and slow, but getting and keeping the weave straight while doing a contour is a PITA. It ta...
Topic ID: 63249 • Post ID: 8986412
Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.......... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
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It's more time consuming and slow, but getting and keeping the weave straight while doing a contour is a PITA. It take some practice, but if you're good with your hands you can do it yourself in no t...
Topic ID: 63249 • Post ID: 8986410
Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.......... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
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QUOTE (punkuup5150 @ Nov 6, 2008 - 1:43 PM)
id be interested in a full cf intereior eventually but id liek to know where ur getting your cf from? have u tried fiberglast.com ive noticed they carry a ...
id be interested in a full cf intereior eventually but id liek to know where ur getting your cf from? have u tried fiberglast.com ive noticed they carry a ...
Topic ID: 63249 • Post ID: 8986407
Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.......... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
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QUOTE (gt_driFFter @ Nov 6, 2008 - 1:56 PM)
I'll be keeping a close eye on this, and looking forward to finished pics! Maybe you could post a link to a page that shows what the different colors look l...
I'll be keeping a close eye on this, and looking forward to finished pics! Maybe you could post a link to a page that shows what the different colors look l...
Topic ID: 63249 • Post ID: 8986405
Carbon Fiber wrapped parts.......... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
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QUOTE (Slick @ Nov 6, 2008 - 11:37 AM)
How's the fitment after put the pieces back in place? for example, the window switch.
We'll know soon. Looking at it, the only thing that's going to happen is g...
How's the fitment after put the pieces back in place? for example, the window switch.
We'll know soon. Looking at it, the only thing that's going to happen is g...
Topic ID: 63249 • Post ID: 8986403
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