Has anyone every molded there own carbon or fiber glass body panels (hoods etc.) and if so is it really hard to do and is it worth it price wise?

Thanks,

Dean.

Molding carbon fiber or fiberglass isn't very hard to do once you get the hang of it. It takes alot of time ,practice, and patience to make a piece look right. Carbon fibre and fiberglass have much of the same characteristics when molding them. When molding these matarial you're gonna work alot with epoxy and resins (like glue) and it can get very messy. You'll also need a place to keep the carbon fibre to set at the right temp too, and that can be a real hassel because, if it isn't at the right temp (around 80 degrees) it can warp and waste alot of your time. If you wanted to know the prices, it's about 50 bucks per sq. yard of carbon fiber and 20 bucks for fiberglass. And, if done correctly about 3 days to finish.

There's also carbon fibre pre preg material (like a carbon fiber sticker). These work without you needing the epoxy so it won't be messy, but you're gonna need other material like a bleeder and a huge ass oven. Pre Preg costes alot and must be refrigerated.

So.....um....it conclusion...if you really want a carbon fiber dash or trunk and have alot of time on your hands(and money) you should start practicing using fibreglass first and move up from there.. i suggust buying a messed-up boat and start doing rapairs to it, you'll learn real fast...or not...you know what...just dont bother...

now you know why not that many people do it?

PEACE!!

which is lighter?

Thanks for you help smoke

Dean.

fiberglass is lighter, but cf is more durable. Not much weight difference I don't think, but fiberglass is lighter.

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or........ buy a lot of fiberglass and resin, release wax and rubber gloves and run around the house making molds of stuff till you get the hang of it. remember...dont put your resin in a plastic disposable cup! (huge spot on my parents driveway to prove it). ;)

if you want squid skins products im his US distributor anyone who order gets a 5% discount on 1st product 10% on second and 15$ on 3 or more at this time till i get our website going for the us side with prices and such...

let me know if your interested in anything we have the highest quality products on the market only person out their with a 3 layer hood(cf) that u can stand on....

from my expirence cf is lighter due to how much u need to use for strength

Bill
Got Tude Designs

from stuff I have read, fiberglass is lighter. I am basing it on hoods tho. Maybe it depends on layering, and the finish?