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Jn2 · 10-17-2014, 03:45 PM

Thanks

Jn2 · 10-18-2014, 12:32 AM

This should look amazing once it's done. It currently has CF vinyl, Im going to re do it in real carbon fiber. Cant wait to see the finished results

Also if anyone is wondering, here is a comparison between the CF vinyl and real CF. This is using that same scrap piece I was testing the clear coat on, it has not been wet sanded or polished yet

Here is a piece stuck over the real stuff

Casper954 · 10-18-2014, 09:57 PM

how many layers of cf are you doing and roughly how many layers of resin? also do you lay a layer of the resin down first to get the part tacky then lay your cf down?

Jn2 · 10-18-2014, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper954

how many layers of cf are you doing and roughly how many layers of resin? also do you lay a layer of the resin down first to get the part tacky then lay your cf down?

Depends on the part and the base color of the part. As far as resin, it also depends, I tend to sand the part down, if more resin is needed I add more, its never a set number layers. The red CF does tend to need 1-2 more layers then the black CF tends to need though, I have noticed that.

IBM camaro · 10-19-2014, 03:00 AM

Lol can't wait for it back ! I bet it's gonna look amazing.

Jn2 · 10-21-2014, 09:10 PM

Jn2 · 10-21-2014, 11:31 PM

Started to clear coat the mirrors...

Center cup holder section will also be done in CF...but for now this is what i was able to get done

K_B_InfernoSS · 10-22-2014, 12:19 AM

This is so awesome. You are killing it!

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Jn2 · 10-22-2014, 09:31 AM

Few outside pics of the mirrors, they have 2 layers of clear coat. They still need a few more layers before they are done. Once done I will wet sand them and polish them up.

These are outdoor pics, it was cloudy outside when I went out.

tabshire95 · 10-22-2014, 07:57 PM

Can I just mail you every part of my camaro in pieces so you can CF it all. I tried to do my interior pieces with the same red and black you used and I botched the clear coat and ruined them ;(. If you ever want to experiment on anything I'll offer up my car as tribute! And cash of course!

Jn2 · 10-22-2014, 09:19 PM

Im down to help you out, i still have to catch up on these current projects, hoping to have the center console done soon, then work on the rest of the ground effects...

Right i have:

Rockers - need to be sanded and trimmed
mirrors: need to be wet sanded ad polished
Center console needs to be sanded and trimmed
SLP splitter and havok be started
Z28 spoiler needs to be started

tabshire95 · 10-23-2014, 08:11 AM

Oh snap! I'm actually not far from you at all. I was just in Kyle last weekend. So I guess I wouldnt even need to mail the pieces! What type of clear do you use? I listened to a local carshop and used a certain kind from a can and it just didn't work out for me, at all.

SSJ455 · 10-23-2014, 08:39 AM

OK, it's killing me. When are we going to see all this stuff on your car!?!?!?!?!?

Awesome work!!

Jn2 · 10-23-2014, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by tabshire95

Oh snap! I'm actually not far from you at all. I was just in Kyle last weekend. So I guess I wouldnt even need to mail the pieces! What type of clear do you use? I listened to a local carshop and used a certain kind from a can and it just didn't work out for me, at all.

I use enamel clear coat for the exterior pieces, glossier and harder once cured. And with clear coat its all in the application. overspray from other projects or other area of the piece can ruin specific section. This is why i go back and sand it down with 1500, then buff it out with polishing compound. Restores the shine

10-18-2014, 09:57 PM	#129
Casper954 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: South Florida/ Orlando Posts: 450	how many layers of cf are you doing and roughly how many layers of resin? also do you lay a layer of the resin down first to get the part tacky then lay your cf down? __________________ Appearance: Blacked out tail lights, Oracle Plasma fogs, SLP Carbon Fiber splitter, Carbon Fiber Hash Marks, Carbon Fiber ZL1 hood, 20" Giovanna Kilis rims, Eibach lowering springs Performance: Straight-piped magnaflow exhaust, K&N intake

10-22-2014, 07:57 PM	#136
tabshire95 Texas Raised Drives: 2012 RS Grey 2LT Camaro Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Beaumont, Texas Posts: 49	Can I just mail you every part of my camaro in pieces so you can CF it all. I tried to do my interior pieces with the same red and black you used and I botched the clear coat and ruined them ;(. If you ever want to experiment on anything I'll offer up my car as tribute! And cash of course! __________________ -Live for the Thrill-

10-22-2014, 09:19 PM	#137
Jn2 Drives: Solstice GXP Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: DFW Posts: 175	Im down to help you out, i still have to catch up on these current projects, hoping to have the center console done soon, then work on the rest of the ground effects... Right i have: Rockers - need to be sanded and trimmed mirrors: need to be wet sanded ad polished Center console needs to be sanded and trimmed SLP splitter and havok be started Z28 spoiler needs to be started Last edited by Jn2; 10-22-2014 at 09:56 PM.

10-23-2014, 08:11 AM	#138
tabshire95 Texas Raised Drives: 2012 RS Grey 2LT Camaro Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Beaumont, Texas Posts: 49	Oh snap! I'm actually not far from you at all. I was just in Kyle last weekend. So I guess I wouldnt even need to mail the pieces! What type of clear do you use? I listened to a local carshop and used a certain kind from a can and it just didn't work out for me, at all. __________________ -Live for the Thrill-

10-23-2014, 08:39 AM	#139
SSJ455 Drives: "Kara Zor-El" 2017 2SS HBM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lower Hudson Valley Posts: 2,036 View My Garage	OK, it's killing me. When are we going to see all this stuff on your car!?!?!?!?!? Awesome work!! __________________ Lead me not into temptation. I already know the way. Lana? Lana? LANA! LAAANAAAA!!!! What? Dangerzoooooone.

10-17-2014, 03:45 PM	#127
Jn2 Drives: Solstice GXP Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: DFW Posts: 175	Thanks

10-18-2014, 12:32 AM	#128
Jn2 Drives: Solstice GXP Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: DFW Posts: 175	This should look amazing once it's done. It currently has CF vinyl, Im going to re do it in real carbon fiber. Cant wait to see the finished results Also if anyone is wondering, here is a comparison between the CF vinyl and real CF. This is using that same scrap piece I was testing the clear coat on, it has not been wet sanded or polished yet Here is a piece stuck over the real stuff

10-19-2014, 03:00 AM	#131
IBM camaro Texas HT5 Drives: IBM Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tx Posts: 1,335	Lol can't wait for it back ! I bet it's gonna look amazing.

10-21-2014, 09:10 PM	#132
Jn2 Drives: Solstice GXP Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: DFW Posts: 175

10-21-2014, 11:31 PM	#133
Jn2 Drives: Solstice GXP Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: DFW Posts: 175	Started to clear coat the mirrors... Center cup holder section will also be done in CF...but for now this is what i was able to get done

10-22-2014, 12:19 AM	#134
K_B_InfernoSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Ft Worth Posts: 57	This is so awesome. You are killing it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-22-2014, 09:31 AM	#135
Jn2 Drives: Solstice GXP Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: DFW Posts: 175	Few outside pics of the mirrors, they have 2 layers of clear coat. They still need a few more layers before they are done. Once done I will wet sand them and polish them up. These are outdoor pics, it was cloudy outside when I went out.