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carbon fibre repair.

  • 20-11-2014 10:00pm
    #1
    jackstaff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 313 ✭✭


    Were could I buy myself a small repair kit?

    Been a car spraypainter I think this will easily be achieveable to repair a small crack in a seat stay

    Any help greatly appreciated


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  • #2
    Xpro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 901 ✭✭✭Xpro


    jackstaff wrote: »
    Were could I buy myself a small repair kit?

    Been a car spraypainter I think this will easily be achieveable to repair a small crack in a seat stay

    Any help greatly appreciated


    Hi. I used to work on Carbon fibre components years ago.
    Pretty much similar procedure to fibreglass repair.

    Get some carbon layers online ( ebay,etc)and some epoxy.

    The crack will need to be well preped , oil free, sanded down etc. Usual stuff, nothing special


  • #3
    jackstaff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 313 ✭✭jackstaff


    Xpro wrote: »
    Hi. I used to work on Carbon fibre components years ago.
    Pretty much similar procedure to fibreglass repair.

    Get some carbon layers online ( ebay,etc)and some epoxy.

    The crack will need to be well preped , oil free, sanded down etc. Usual stuff, nothing special

    Thank you very much.

    How do I no a good grade of carbon


  • #4
    Xpro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 901 ✭✭✭Xpro


    To be honest for small repairs any grade will do.
    Get standard modulus as it will be the cheapest, or go for something like t800 torray sheets, high modulus fibre. Its all down the to the weight and strength, and for small repair areas the better grade will have no real advantage.

    I think what you will find on likes of eBay will be sufficient for patching.

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Real-Carbon-Fiber-Fibre-Cloth-Fabric-Plain-Twill-Weave-3k-200g-30x20cm-A4-/221604876843?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3398ae122b


  • #5
    jackstaff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 313 ✭✭jackstaff


    Xpro wrote: »
    To be honest for small repairs any grade will do.
    Get standard modulus as it will be the cheapest, or go for something like t800 torray sheets, high modulus fibre. Its all down the to the weight and strength, and for small repair areas the better grade will have no real advantage.

    I think what you will find on likes of eBay will be sufficient for patching.

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Real-Carbon-Fiber-Fibre-Cloth-Fabric-Plain-Twill-Weave-3k-200g-30x20cm-A4-/221604876843?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3398ae122b

    Wat about resin?


  • #6
    Xpro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 901 ✭✭✭Xpro


    jackstaff wrote: »
    Wat about resin?

    Epoxy resin for Carbon fibre.

    If you get a kit from some of the carbon suppliers you will get all you need.


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