making your own composite parts

**ben1272** · 08-26-2016, 07:16 AM

http://www.commonfibers.com/blog/the...s-from-scratch

I stumbled upon this DIY tutorial for making carbon fiber fenders (for what I have not determined!). I liked the nice photos and straightforward process. There is room for improvement, but I wanted to share it anyway! You could use this approach for smaller parts like mirrors, ducts or taillight housings, etc.

-Ben

**ben1272** · 08-26-2016, 07:30 AM

http://www.commonfibers.com/blog/the...010-mustang-gt

Here is another. These guys are creative! We should put together a group buy for their carbon fiber wallet customized with an 818 logo somewhere. (I have no affiliation, just like what I see!)

**mikeinatlanta** · 08-26-2016, 07:32 AM

I like seeing some of the different techniques people use for mold making. For those considering making your own parts, one particularly important thing from the link: "All steps you saw took 13 days to complete with one to two people working 5-8 hours a day. "

**Wayne Presley** · 08-28-2016, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by mikeinatlanta

I like seeing some of the different techniques people use for mold making. For those considering making your own parts, one particularly important thing from the link: "All steps you saw took 13 days to complete with one to two people working 5-8 hours a day. "

It's almost like you have practical experience making parts Mike...