Supra Gaz Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 If it looks like that, I will have one too, I have been after one for years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Would assume Jake will use a high temp resin during the carbon lay, which means they will easily withstand exhaust temperatures. Great looking product Jake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Would assume Jake will use a high temp resin during the carbon lay, which means they will easily withstand exhaust temperatures. Great looking product Jake! I think its fibreglass and then wrapped in vinyl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexmk4 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Joiner91 Bradleyh_15 Suprad06 Geo Supraman ajlittler tkddav3 monkpower JakeG Johnsupra1 pjavon welsbuddy lexmk4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Joiner91 Bradleyh_15 Suprad06 Geo Supraman ajlittler tkddav3 monkpower JakeG Johnsupra1 pjavon welsbuddy lexmk4 Supra Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I think its fibreglass and then wrapped in vinyl? i think hes putting resin over the top of the vinyl too bud would it protect it if it was high temp resin like stevo mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dive_popo Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Joiner91 Bradleyh_15 Suprad06 Geo Supraman ajlittler tkddav3 monkpower JakeG Johnsupra1 pjavon welsbuddy lexmk4 Supra Gaz dive_popo Want one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Joiner91 Bradleyh_15 Suprad06 Geo Supraman ajlittler tkddav3 monkpower JakeG Johnsupra1 pjavon welsbuddy lexmk4 Supra Gaz dive_popo mitchell9006 might as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l.chris97 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Joiner91 Bradleyh_15 Suprad06 Geo Supraman ajlittler tkddav3 monkpower JakeG Johnsupra1 pjavon welsbuddy lexmk4 Supra Gaz dive_popo mitchell9006 l.chris97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Very pleased with the list guys and as there seems to be easily enough interest I will certainly be taking the next steps. I have been playing around with the shape today and have tweaked it slightly and i think for the better. I will begin cutting it tomorrow and hopefully get the first one moulded. As for the questions- How do they respond to the heat from the exhaust? I have a white car and it does get a little sutty/black around that area. Wipes clean but does get dirt and hot that area just wondering are they heat resistant etc I have no idea on how they respond as I have not made them yet, BUT once I have mine made, I will use it for a little while to see how it responds. Although I can not see it being a problem as if all goes to plan, the fabric used will be the same stuff Dave uses on his dash panels, this will be coupled with a high temp adhesive, which has been used on some of Dave's under bonnet parts and has been proven it can with stand high temperatures. On top of this the item will be either Clear coated meaning it will be sealed tight, or it will be coated in a clear resin this will be decided on my test samples. Would assume Jake will use a high temp resin during the carbon lay, which means they will easily withstand exhaust temperatures. Great looking product Jake! Thanks bud it will be made as described above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeG Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I'm pretty sure you can't clear coat that stuff Dave uses, the proper carbon skinning kits look so much better and I think would be better for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake supra Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Joiner91 Bradleyh_15 Suprad06 Geo Supraman ajlittler tkddav3 monkpower JakeG Johnsupra1 pjavon welsbuddy lexmk4 Supra Gaz dive_popo mitchell9006 l.chris97 jake supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I'm pretty sure you can't clear coat that stuff Dave uses, the proper carbon skinning kits look so much better and I think would be better for this My thoughts too, clear coat over that stuff will end in tears i fear. Just as easy to carbon skin it and use resin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Turism0 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Joiner91 Bradleyh_15 Suprad06 Geo Supraman ajlittler tkddav3 monkpower JakeG Johnsupra1 pjavon welsbuddy lexmk4 Supra Gaz dive_popo mitchell9006 l.chris97 jake supra Dan_Turism0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 I'm pretty sure you can't clear coat that stuff Dave uses, the proper carbon skinning kits look so much better and I think would be better for this My thoughts too, clear coat over that stuff will end in tears i fear. Just as easy to carbon skin it and use resin. I will take a look into this guys and see, but I have no experience using this and do not know if im up to it. Will do some research and update acordinly. Out of interest paul what makes you think it will end in tears? am I over looking somthing? Have made the final shape today and will add some pictures later. Going to try the first Fibre glass version tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Hi mate, I think that spray clear coat over the top of either vinyl or the cloth 'lookalike' stuff will hide the pattern and also possibly react with the material. To get a good solid shiney coat on top of those materials will be near impossible, I think that doing a fibreglass base and then adding real carbon and resin is the way forward. If you have scraps of material then give your original idea a go but I just don't want to see you put in loads of hard work and end up with a disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Hi mate, I think that spray clear coat over the top of either vinyl or the cloth 'lookalike' stuff will hide the pattern and also possibly react with the material. To get a good solid shiney coat on top of those materials will be near impossible, I think that doing a fibreglass base and then adding real carbon and resin is the way forward. If you have scraps of material then give your original idea a go but I just don't want to see you put in loads of hard work and end up with a disaster. cheers for the response, I have lots of material for me to test with a variety of different clear coats, so plenty of tests will be carried out. I do like the idea of the this carbon skinning and am definitely going to look into it. Thanks for the advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 (edited) I'd also be interested. Took the liberty of numbering the list 1.) Joiner91 2.) Bradleyh_15 3.) Suprad06 4.) Geo 5.) Supraman 6.) ajlittler 7.) tkddav3 8.) monkpower 9.) JakeG 10) Johnsupra1 11) pjavon 12) welsbuddy 13) lexmk4 14) Supra Gaz 15) dive_popo 16) mitchell9006 17) l.chris97 18) jake supra 19) Dan_Turism0 20) SupraDan24 Edited March 10, 2012 by SupraDan24 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 I'd also be interested. Took the liberty of numbering the list Thanks mate. Here are some pictures of the shape I have decided on, took about 2 hours to file smooth As you can see from the pictures I have decided to scrap the idea of using the stock bumper bolt to hold it in place. I have how ever left a small lip around the edge to help hold it in place. The reason I have decided against this is because i have a custom exhaust and because of the clearance it would mean removal of the exhaust system or bumper just to fit the surround, which seemed stupid. Im sure due to the size of some after market systems I would not be alone in this so thought it would be easier this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeG Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Have you just cut that piece out of a rear bumper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 looking good matey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Have you just cut that piece out of a rear bumper? That's correct, this will be the piece i shall use to lay the fibre glass over. looking good matey! Thanks mate, that's the easy bit though, now for the tricky bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Today had a bit of time after work so removed the fibreglass from the mould, this is a test version with two layers of matting, ideally I want this to be enough, as I do not want it to sit to proud from the bumper. We shall see if it works or not, but really pleased with how its fitting currently. Took ages to cut it and sand/file into shape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 mate , Doing an awesome job !, i read through but couldnt see how you are carbon-ing it? Dipping or wrap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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