DIY: Carbon Fiber Laminating

[chuck]

then he went on to add:

I get all of my carbon and resin from here:
http://www.uscomposites.com/carbonpage.html

The resin I use for laminataing is the us composites kleerkote. It is a self leveling resin meaning it is a little thinner than most other resins. With proper prep (such as sealing the carbon with a brush coat so it doesn't trap air) I have never had a problem with air bubbles. I have had a few small bubbles. but that is easily remedied with a heat lamp.

The weave that works best for me (and looks like all the other weaves that are used commercially) is the 5.7 oz 2x2 twill weave.

I get enough resin on the brush so the brush never actually touches the carbon. I move the brush is kind of a short stroke/dab motion.

Here is the piece after its all done. This is the cover for the t-top mechanism on the passenger side. Didn't turn out too bad. Not one bubble either.