dawrenn Posted May 1, 2004 Share Posted May 1, 2004 I was wondering if there is any way to fix carbon fiber. I got a CF and when I looked at it I saw that the corners at the back of the hood are chipped. I think it happend during shipping. Is there any way to fix this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRG7 Posted May 1, 2004 Share Posted May 1, 2004 what manufacturer made the hood? where did you buy it from? and how was it shipped? most manufacturers will provide a replacement in exchange for yours. it also depends on how long you've had it, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawrenn Posted May 2, 2004 Author Share Posted May 2, 2004 what manufacturer made the hood? where did you buy it from? and how was it shipped? most manufacturers will provide a replacement in exchange for yours. it also depends on how long you've had it, etc. VIS made the hood. I got it on Ebay. It was shipped through Greyhound. I just got it today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted May 2, 2004 Share Posted May 2, 2004 Send VIS an email. If they won't replace it, you can always buy some resin and carbon fiber tape but it won't be pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawrenn Posted May 2, 2004 Author Share Posted May 2, 2004 Send VIS an email. If they won't replace it, you can always buy some resin and carbon fiber tape but it won't be pretty. I don't think they will replace it. I did not buy it from them, I bought it from a private seller. If I got the resin and carbon fiber tape how exactly would I fix it? I really don't care if it looks good I just want it to be fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted May 2, 2004 Share Posted May 2, 2004 You'll cut the tape to fit, then wrap it. Add the resin and let it sit for two weeks. Then if it looks too sloppy, sand the resin to shape. Then take it to a body shop and have the spot clear coated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBirdSucks Posted May 2, 2004 Share Posted May 2, 2004 have you tried contacting the person you bought the hood from? did you not insure the package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawrenn Posted May 3, 2004 Author Share Posted May 3, 2004 You'll cut the tape to fit, then wrap it. Add the resin and let it sit for two weeks. Then if it looks too sloppy, sand the resin to shape. Then take it to a body shop and have the spot clear coated. Why would you have to wait 2 weeks? My dad repaired the hood with fiberglass resin. He just had to wait until it dried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted May 3, 2004 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Carbon fiber resin is different and takes a while to cure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawrenn Posted May 3, 2004 Author Share Posted May 3, 2004 Carbon fiber resin is different and takes a while to cure. Where do I get carbon fiber tape and resin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercutio Posted May 3, 2004 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Depends on where you live. They MIGHT be plastics store arounf, like where I live there is a place called TAP Plastics nearby. Search around for a local retailer that sells epoxy or resin or plastics. crap, home depot (aren't they national?) sells resins and epoxies I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optional187 Posted May 3, 2004 Share Posted May 3, 2004 home depot has been pissing me off lately. i hate that store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 fibreglast.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercutio Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 I heard of them, I was oging to order some CF bolts (as in cloth) from them a while back when I wanted to make some other CF stuff (non car related). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowtegra Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 i make pieces out of carbon/kevlar and it only takes about 12 to 24 hours to dry, ive never had to wait more than 24 hours before i was able to sand the resin. the resin i use is the exact same resin for plain carbon fiber also i buy my stuff at TAP plastic also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercutio Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 It was funny, one of the employees there actually took me around the store and gave me a 45 min lecture on how to lay CF, and which, why and what kinds of resin to use vs. epoxy. It was like a free polymer class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowtegra Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 thats exactly what the employees have done with me everytime too... it gets annoying after like the fifth time cause you just want to get out of the store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercutio Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Lol. They're probably instructed to watch for little ricers like us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 lol last time i went in there they kicked me out for not whereing pants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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