First off I love your intro man. I love your style. You’re probably the best carbon fiber skin video I watched today. Video is great man your results of awesome.
Thanks I really appreciate it, glad you love the intro, please subscribe to the channel so I can continue to do more videos, check out my other Carbon fiber videos.
Dude! Kudos for having the balls to post a video of your first time! A really nice video! I've been watching skinning videos before I tackle covering up the walnut trim in my G-Wagon... I don't want to make a costly mistake... But I also don't want to pay $4k for a completed set! I ordered all the stuff and will attempt it in the next few months! Thanks for your video!
You have those famous Mexican skills lol. I watched another guy who was also doing it for the 1st time and his turned out nothing like yours lol. I almost turned it when I seen that you were also doing it for the 1st time but kept it on & glad I did. I’m going to order me some of this stuff and “try” it on my Foxbody interior. Somehow I think I’ll be closer to the 1st video lol. Y’all are good at this autobody, custom cars that us mortals just ain’t capable of doing but I’ll try.
Thanks bro, I always learn and try new things, I’ve learned a lot of skills, appreciate the support. Try it out, just prep everything before you start, always be organized and you do okay
Remco thanks, I’m more disappointed with the quality of the video I don’t know what went wrong, but I will be doing another video soon. I will post the link where I bout the carbon in the description
Everything fit pretty good, you just have to make sure to sand down any extra resin in all the holes so the switches fit, I also uploaded a video on the trim install, check it out
I did this to my skyline gtr dash back in the days. 2 things that will improve your work and I made the same mistake is one, spray the part black before doing anything or you'll see weird holes with between the carbon waves. It looks fake. Second is get a vacuum. Your surface will be much smoother and you don't need 3 layers of resin. Oh and use a heat gun to get the bubbles out of resin. And never ever cut or sand carbon without mask. It'll kill you. No joke. Resin you can sand without a mask.
Thanks for the tips, I realize carbon is super bad, I also not do my first base coat in black I made that mistake, as for vacuum don’t I need more that a vac
How much exactly I’m not sure but it will be a little thicker but all depends on how tight you lay the material and how many coats of resin the less coats the better but you can also sand them down.
Something I keep missing is getting that nice fine trimmed edge. I’m worried about the piece I do when it goes back on the edge or piece that wraps over and around is going to be too bulky. I’m guessing you just Dremel a nice tight edge?
No dremel. I use a small sander so it has more flat surface sanding for flat areas, for round area it’s a die grinder it’s a little bigger than a dremel also cuts faster but you need to be careful. And sometimes just some hand sanding
So what kind of sandpaper if wet is needed? Does 2000 grit do the job alone? Also is it necessary to sand down the part ? Since im considering on skinning an armrest for a car Edit: do you need to polish after sanding? If so what polish is ised?
Start with 220- 400 dry depending on how flat the resin laid out, then 600 and 800, then wet 1000 and 1500 then 2000-2500. you definitely need to sand the piece or the resin won't stick properly. You do need to polish after sanding or you can stop at 800 and clear coat the piece and the sand with 2000 wet then polish clear coat
Really came out great. A little confused as to why you put an epoxy base coat as opposed to some spray adhesive and tack the CF to it and then lay down the epoxy
So your saying spray adhesive better than using resin ? I seen other videos and alot of ppl use resin instead of spray adhesive i tried spray adhesive and it seemed to be lifting alot .. and im very familiar with spray adhesive considering i do interiors
@Uniquee I haven't any lift when using spray adhesive. It is just to tack it in place. CF is porous, and the epoxy goes right through it and down to the base material you are applying it to. There are multiple methods.
In the final steps, After the last coats and sanding, do you finish off with 2k clear or something? Or do a final coat after the last sand? Or do you just sand it after your last resin coat, and that’s all?
do you trim or cut the edges and the open center after you put the resin? wouldnt be a lot easier to lay the carbon fiber and cut the edges before you put the resin
Yes, but you cant just cut it exactly to size you need to leave the material a little bigger so even with the holes your going to trim after so it better to trim after
Well i am waiting for the Carbon fiber cloth to arrive for my DIY project. I will be skinning the center console, steering, guage cluster pastic trims, door buttons and gear lever
Poor it in a little then Just brush it in, pouring is more for flat flat surfaces, on these pieces it’s just going to fall off so don’t waste your materials
Why when I lay down the carbon fiber after basecoat, I see the weaves everywhere and sticking out. Is it because im cutting the edges wrong, laying it too rough, stretching it. dont know what im doing wrong
I use 2 parts resin 1 part hardener, example so if you put In 2oz of resin use 1oz hardener, check out out my other carbon fiber toolbox videos I get more into detail
Yes after the last coat you want to at sand with 800, 1200, 1500, 2000, 2500 and the polish or go up to 1500 and spray a clear coat, then you can do 2000, 2500 and polish the clear coat
I lay 2 or 3 coat depending on ho smooth the finish looks some piece need more layers than others then I wet sand with 800 and spray clear coat, it just last longer than if you only buffing
First off I love your intro man. I love your style. You’re probably the best carbon fiber skin video I watched today. Video is great man your results of awesome.
Thanks I really appreciate it, glad you love the intro, please subscribe to the channel so I can continue to do more videos, check out my other Carbon fiber videos.
That plain weave though!!!! Nicely done man
Thank you 👍, love the support please subscribe to the channel I will be making a more detailed video for everyone
Dude! Kudos for having the balls to post a video of your first time! A really nice video! I've been watching skinning videos before I tackle covering up the walnut trim in my G-Wagon... I don't want to make a costly mistake... But I also don't want to pay $4k for a completed set! I ordered all the stuff and will attempt it in the next few months! Thanks for your video!
I appreciate that! Just takes a little practice
they look awesome
Outstanding video. Subscribed. That intro!
Much appreciated!
Beautiful work❤️
Thanks more videos on carbon skinning on my channel also new ones coming, please subscribe
Fire ready to try this tomorrow
Cool, good luck
Thanks for the video
Great video!
Thanks more to come, also please subscribe
DAMMMM! Nice Work Brotha!
Thanks had you loved it
Like! Will do the same with my jaguar!!!
I use the lids from spray paint to keep the parts off the table and thin wire so you can hang up
Finally someone doing other than fake vinyl! Brotha, those look bad ass!
Thank you,
great video! love the flag in the background!
That’s for the support, please subscribe to see more videos like this one
Looks sick dude! How long do you wait till you lay the carbon on it? Also do you send after every layer of epoxy or just at the end? Thnx man!
B. Drube first coat of resin then wait 2hrs till sticky, then carbon, then another coat and wait 8 hrs then sand, then 3 more coats every 2hrs
You have those famous Mexican skills lol. I watched another guy who was also doing it for the 1st time and his turned out nothing like yours lol. I almost turned it when I seen that you were also doing it for the 1st time but kept it on & glad I did. I’m going to order me some of this stuff and “try” it on my Foxbody interior. Somehow I think I’ll be closer to the 1st video lol. Y’all are good at this autobody, custom cars that us mortals just ain’t capable of doing but I’ll try.
Thanks bro, I always learn and try new things, I’ve learned a lot of skills, appreciate the support. Try it out, just prep everything before you start, always be organized and you do okay
Badass man!!
Thank you
Great video! Awesome results! Where did you get the carbon fiber from?
Remco thanks, I’m more disappointed with the quality of the video I don’t know what went wrong, but I will be doing another video soon. I will post the link where I bout the carbon in the description
how is the fit of the parts after it, especially that bezel with holes in it?
it looks pretty well done not gonna lie
Everything fit pretty good, you just have to make sure to sand down any extra resin in all the holes so the switches fit, I also uploaded a video on the trim install, check it out
Dope video man . Question tho Where did you buy the dragon blue carbon piece ?
I made it follow me and message me on Instagram @lui328i
I did this to my skyline gtr dash back in the days. 2 things that will improve your work and I made the same mistake is one, spray the part black before doing anything or you'll see weird holes with between the carbon waves. It looks fake. Second is get a vacuum. Your surface will be much smoother and you don't need 3 layers of resin. Oh and use a heat gun to get the bubbles out of resin. And never ever cut or sand carbon without mask. It'll kill you. No joke. Resin you can sand without a mask.
Thanks for the tips, I realize carbon is super bad, I also not do my first base coat in black I made that mistake, as for vacuum don’t I need more that a vac
@@acef_performance8416 it's very hart to keep the carbon waves in line without a vacuum. You did way better job then me tbh.
Looks good…you don’t blow torch it after each coat to take out air bubbles?
I do now at the time I didn’t know
bro nice job, I have a question for you, how much thickness adds the skinning to the piece?
How much exactly I’m not sure but it will be a little thicker but all depends on how tight you lay the material and how many coats of resin the less coats the better but you can also sand them down.
Something I keep missing is getting that nice fine trimmed edge. I’m worried about the piece I do when it goes back on the edge or piece that wraps over and around is going to be too bulky. I’m guessing you just Dremel a nice tight edge?
This is the hardest part of skinning the edge does want bulge over so you have to tape it tight to keep constant tension against the edge
Did u remove it to the mold?
that's a quality finish bro
did you do sanding in each before applying another coat? that's sick perfect bro
No sanding you have to lay each coat while the last one is still a bit wet
@@acef_performance8416
any tips on wrapping edges bro?
can i use loctite / superglue?
Use masking tape to pull edges tightly
What kind of bit did you use on the Dremel? Any tps for getting clean edges I’ve tried a couple of times but not getting nice edges
No dremel. I use a small sander so it has more flat surface sanding for flat areas, for round area it’s a die grinder it’s a little bigger than a dremel also cuts faster but you need to be careful. And sometimes just some hand sanding
Love it man! how did you get that blue colour in the carbon weave?
I used a product called metal cast clear coat it comes in different colors, i will be doing a more detailed video soon
@@acef_performance8416 Duplicolor?
So what kind of sandpaper if wet is needed? Does 2000 grit do the job alone?
Also is it necessary to sand down the part ? Since im considering on skinning an armrest for a car
Edit: do you need to polish after sanding? If so what polish is ised?
Start with 220- 400 dry depending on how flat the resin laid out, then 600 and 800, then wet 1000 and 1500 then 2000-2500. you definitely need to sand the piece or the resin won't stick properly. You do need to polish after sanding or you can stop at 800 and clear coat the piece and the sand with 2000 wet then polish clear coat
Is there a specific type of resin for carbon fiber or can you also use resin for fiber glass? Sorry for the dumb question I am a noob.
This is resin is different from the one used for fiberglass this is clear when dry, the one for fiberglass is usually tan color
Really came out great. A little confused as to why you put an epoxy base coat as opposed to some spray adhesive and tack the CF to it and then lay down the epoxy
I used a spray adhesive on a different project but the resin seemed to of lifted the material from the piece
So your saying spray adhesive better than using resin ? I seen other videos and alot of ppl use resin instead of spray adhesive i tried spray adhesive and it seemed to be lifting alot .. and im very familiar with spray adhesive considering i do interiors
@Uniquee I haven't any lift when using spray adhesive. It is just to tack it in place. CF is porous, and the epoxy goes right through it and down to the base material you are applying it to. There are multiple methods.
Yeah I also used adhesive didn’t work good it lift, definitely use a resin base coat
In the final steps, After the last coats and sanding, do you finish off with 2k clear or something? Or do a final coat after the last sand?
Or do you just sand it after your last resin coat, and that’s all?
I do the final sand with 600 and then use 2k clear, let the clear cure and then wet sand and Polish
@@acef_performance8416 2k clear is with airgun or with brush? Thanks
They actually sell it in a can works great but you have to get the 2 part 2k clear with the red button
Hey brother, great video, how does the parts had been holding up?
Good so far, video coming on the install
Can buy colour dust to add into the resin when mixing to change colour abit
Yes you can
do you trim or cut the edges and the open center after you put the resin? wouldnt be a lot easier to lay the carbon fiber and cut the edges before you put the resin
Yes, but you cant just cut it exactly to size you need to leave the material a little bigger so even with the holes your going to trim after so it better to trim after
@@acef_performance8416 Did you use the dremel to cut the center holes and trim the edges?
Yes
Man thats some cool finish product. I wana ask, if i apply a red pigment base coat under black carbon fiber, what will be the end result.
Haven’t done it but I think it would be similar but a little more red in the area where the fiber get full coverage, i don’t think it would bad
You can also just spray a clear coat with a touch of red
Well i am waiting for the Carbon fiber cloth to arrive for my DIY project. I will be skinning the center console, steering, guage cluster pastic trims, door buttons and gear lever
Show me how it comes out follow my Instagram @lui328i
check this place out. compositeenvisions.com/composite-reinforcement-fabrics/carbon-fiber-colored-fiberglass-hybrids/
Are you using epoxy resin only or combined with polyester resin? which one do you think better in heat resistance and durability?
Epoxy resin only
@@acef_performance8416 unhardened Epoxi is a serious allergenic, use gloves.
I try but, I’ve always been a full hand on guy but I know what you mean I’ve been cut a couple times with harden carbon, it hurts
Did you pour or brush the epoxy resin ?
Poor it in a little then Just brush it in, pouring is more for flat flat surfaces, on these pieces it’s just going to fall off so don’t waste your materials
So just epoxy no hardener yet ? So epoxy wait 1or 2 for it to get sticky lay the carbon then epoxy and hardener together ?
You always have to mix epoxy with hardener, if you don’t add hardener I will never dry and harden
Why when I lay down the carbon fiber after basecoat, I see the weaves everywhere and sticking out. Is it because im cutting the edges wrong, laying it too rough, stretching it. dont know what im doing wrong
Always leave extra material on edges you will trim once it cures
do you buy the C/F with the colour in it? or is it something you add?
You can add dye as needed, whatever colour desired you can make it happen.
The blue car comes colored already the others I spray them
Where did you buy the black epoxy resin ?
I use a dye and mix it with the epoxy
Is one roll of the carbon fiber enough to do all the trim?
No the small roll is not but you can get a little more, it’s not too expensive
You can get away with one later if you spray your part black first. I did.
How much exactly do you mix the resin and hardener?
2 parts resin, 1 part hardner
Is this something your doing for potential clients
Yes, where you in need of something, please reach out on Instagram @lui328i
so is the vacuum stage required or its not needed
Vacuum is the best way but obviously cost more for equipment and materials, this is more a diy on a budget but take more elbow grease
What did you use after the hardener ang epoxy mixed..the brush will not getting hard?i hope you would help me..thank you
Sorry not understanding the question, What do you mean?
@@acef_performance8416 i mean how to clean the brush proplerly..what did you use paint thinner or acetone.
I use cheap brushes that way I can just dispose of them, thanks for checking out the video I will be making couple more carbon diy videos soon
Where can i get the same carbon kit like i the video? Can you link it
I will link it in the description, thanks for the support don’t forget to subscribe
ok so how do i know how much to use of part a and b
I use 2 parts resin 1 part hardener, example so if you put In 2oz of resin use 1oz hardener, check out out my other carbon fiber toolbox videos I get more into detail
how thick doese the carbon get after all the coats ?
It depends on how smooth you laid the carbon and how much of the resin you sand off.
Hey any recommendations for what expoxy to buy I'm in Canada
Not sure what's available up there but Im sure they can ship from here in california
After the 3rd resin coat, do I sand again? What do I use for final clear coat ?
Yes after the last coat you want to at sand with 800, 1200, 1500, 2000, 2500 and the polish or go up to 1500 and spray a clear coat, then you can do 2000, 2500 and polish the clear coat
@@acef_performance8416 what kind of clear coat?? will spray can clear coat work?
Yes
@@acef_performance8416 what kind? lacquer or enamel?
I use Spray Max 2k clear, Comes in a can
What are you doing after the 3rd coat of Epoxy?
Sand and then clear coat
@@acef_performance8416 you dont use the epoxy resin as clearcoat?
You can either wet sand and polish your final coat of epoxy or sand epoxy with 800 and spray a clear coat coat
@@acef_performance8416 ok and can you also wet sand with 1200 after clear coat, then polish it? (to remove the overspray, buildup, etc) or no?
Yes after clear coat I used 1500 and 2000 then polished it
Where you locate i needsome help
Bro I stay in Fontana California hit me up on Instagram @lui328i
What brand of resin do you use?
Not to sure of the name of brand I ordered it from ebay. Please subscribe
@@acef_performance8416 how many coatings did you do? clear coating finished or hand buffing?
I lay 2 or 3 coat depending on ho smooth the finish looks some piece need more layers than others then I wet sand with 800 and spray clear coat, it just last longer than if you only buffing
How much
Please reach me on Instagram @lui328i
Dude! Tip! USE GLOVES MAN!!! Protect yourself!!
Thank you you are absolutely right, ct my self 3 times this week
No gloves operation lol
Cancer is real bro
I know I forgot, thanks