making your own composite parts

[ben1272]

http://www.commonfibers.com/blog/the-common-fibers-blog/post/diy-custom-carbon-fiber-fenders-from-scratch

I stumbled upon this DIY tutorial for making carbon fiber fenders (for what I have not determined!). I liked the nice photos and straightforward process. There is room for improvement, but I wanted to share it anyway! You could use this approach for smaller parts like mirrors, ducts or taillight housings, etc.

-Ben

[ben1272]

http://www.commonfibers.com/blog/the-common-fibers-blog/post/diy-custom-cold-air-intake-for-a-2010-mustang-gt

Here is another. These guys are creative! We should put together a group buy for their carbon fiber wallet customized with an 818 logo somewhere. (I have no affiliation, just like what I see!)

[mikeinatlanta]

I like seeing some of the different techniques people use for mold making. For those considering making your own parts, one particularly important thing from the link: "All steps you saw took 13 days to complete with one to two people working 5-8 hours a day. "

[Wayne Presley]

I like seeing some of the different techniques people use for mold making. For those considering making your own parts, one particularly important thing from the link: "All steps you saw took 13 days to complete with one to two people working 5-8 hours a day. "

It's almost like you have practical experience making parts Mike...

[Frank818]

"All steps you saw took 13 days to complete with one to two people working 5-8 hours a day. "

That's two 818 builds for Wayne.

[bbjones121]

My cousin owns a fiberglass/plastic mold shop, maybe we can get them to do some things for us. https://www.replica-plastics.com

[flynntuna]

This picture that Wayne posted on Hindsight's build thread is very similar to the idea I had for a removable top for my build.