D.I.Y Skinning a Front Lip in Real Carbon Fiber!!

This was my first attempt at ever doing carbon fiber skinning. Personally, I think the result turned out great for the first time, but I will let you be the judge of that in the comments below! Below you will find a link to the carbon fiber weave I should have used which has web lock technology, designed to keep the weave in place during the lay-up process!! Additionally, you will also find the step-by-step process written out so you can try this at home!!

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Chip brushes
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Digital Scale:
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Wagner Heat Gun
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Carbon and Resin kit I purchased for this project:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/391840118144

Weblock carbon cloth:

https://compositeenvisions.com/carbon-fiber-fabric-2x2-twill-3k-50-127cm-6oz-203-43gsm-toray-t-300-with-web-lock-stabilization/#:~:text=Web%2DLock%20is%20a%20fabric,ONLY%20offered%20by%20Composite%20Envisions.

Carbon Skinning Process:

between 65-75 *F

Key surface with 40-80 grit to ensure proper adhesion.

Evenly spread the black epoxy resin across the panel. Let set for 2 hrs to achieve a good tack.

Apply carbon cloth across the panel.

Let cure for another 3 hrs after applying carbon fiber cloth.

Apply 1st layer of top coat resin and let cure for over 8hrs.

De nib and sand/key entire surface with 120grit sandpaper.

Apply 2-3 more layers of top coat resin each 2hrs apart or 8hrs apart.

Let cure for over 8 hrs and sand/key entire surface with 120-240 grit sand paper.

Clean surface and apply 1 final thin layer of top coat resin.

Let cure again for over 8 hrs and wet sand surface with 400/800/1200 grit sand paper.
Surface is now ready for ceramic coating protection.

Or

Wet sand surface with 400/600 grit sand paper.
Surface is now ready for clear coat protection.

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