Ortega_9 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Well, I had bought a few carbon parts, but they never fitted right, and the quality sucked.. So wanted to give it a go with making my own parts. I wanted to make a mould and make completely new parts, but that seemend like ALOT more work for just making my own pieces, so decided to give it a go with the carbon skinning process. I did the inside doorhandle trim, the top of the speedo, the gauge pod tops and the steering wheel inserts. It was abit of a laybor intensive job, but i´m pretty pleased the way the turned out. Here are the door handle inserts from start to finish... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ortega_9 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 (edited) And i also did my FRP front splitter. THAT sucked. It always had a bad fitment, so had to fit it properly first with fibreglass and then skin it... but happy with the result. Edited November 28, 2017 by Ortega_9 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ortega_9 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 And the gauge pod tops, and steeringwheel insert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ortega_9 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 And ALL done. With new Defi gauges 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davectr Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 They look pretty good, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ortega_9 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 Thanks. was alot of work, but worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 looks like a good job well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Looking good. I’ve got the skinning stuff to do the exact same parts. Just no time at the moment :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ortega_9 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 Ty. and p15ul t, it is ALL about the time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumby101 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Looks good pal, i like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 17 minutes ago, Ortega_9 said: Ty. and p15ul t, it is ALL about the time.... Yeah I’ve tried a few moulds but they just don’t come out perfect. The vacuum bagging worked a little better. Just need to set aside a few days to do it properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ortega_9 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 56 minutes ago, P15UL T said: Yeah I’ve tried a few moulds but they just don’t come out perfect. The vacuum bagging worked a little better. Just need to set aside a few days to do it properly Haven't done much Carbon, mostly fibreglass. But this skinning thing is great for ugly plastic parts. WAY better then the old rattlecan paintjob. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobie140 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 The end results look cracking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Nice work, a lot of labour but the results make it worth while looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMetal Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 looks awesome, this is my plan going forward as well! Did you get the sheets from the carbon mods/easy composites place? Which weave and weight did you go for? I fancy doing mine then when it's super glossy and nice spraying it with a satin finish, that should mean it's easily re-finishable and gives it a slightly swanky look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ortega_9 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, MDMetal said: looks awesome, this is my plan going forward as well! Did you get the sheets from the carbon mods/easy composites place? Which weave and weight did you go for? I fancy doing mine then when it's super glossy and nice spraying it with a satin finish, that should mean it's easily re-finishable and gives it a slightly swanky look. Thanks. its ALL from easy composites. They have a complete skinning kit. That is enough for some, but you need more fabric and resins for the bigger stuff. Edited November 29, 2017 by Ortega_9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMetal Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, Ortega_9 said: Thanks. its ALL from easy composites. They have i complete skinning kit. That is enough for some, but you need more fabric and resins for the bigger stuff. Nifty, the splitter was with 1 single sheet no join? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ortega_9 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 26 minutes ago, MDMetal said: Nifty, the splitter was with 1 single sheet no join? I planned on doing it in one piece, but i ended up joining two pieces. You Can see it a little bit on one of the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMetal Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Just now, Ortega_9 said: I planned on doing it in one piece, but i ended up joining two pieces. You Can see it a little bit on one of the pictures. Still looks awesome, I did wonder how you did the little cubby hole in the door handles, looks like you just cut the sheet as best you could and polished the inside? That's the bit the scares me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ortega_9 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 1 minute ago, MDMetal said: Still looks awesome, I did wonder how you did the little cubby hole in the door handles, looks like you just cut the sheet as best you could and polished the inside? That's the bit the scares me! Thanks.... i did indeed cut the Carbon, but first after the first 4 layers of clear. and then i masked the Carbon of, and painted the cubbyhole (and Window button holes) with Black resin and then coated everything with a final layer of clear resin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W8BGS Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 That looks great, really good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 nice job......very glossy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ortega_9 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Thank you. It does take ALOT of wetsanding and polishing to get there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foo56 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 I'm really not a fan of carbon fibre as I think it's over-used and tacky... But this looks really good, subtle and well made - hats off! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkside Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I think you have done a fantastic job! I was going to try skinning my centre console and cubby along with the door switch plates but ended up covering in suede. But I want to skin my new front splitter so I have to get the courage to attempt such a large item on my first try! Again, well done, I like it alot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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