Well, after I've seen many people getting CF interior pieces, i decided to do my own overlay's. I've always wanted to do this ever since Kontradictions made his pieces on his own. And other members (Sirlancelot wink wink) do these overlays and don't show their family how to do it, even if it is as simple as spray glue and CF tweed, but I will. I mean how hard is it to share DIY's with your fellow members???

Well here I am going to list all the things I used. I also bought the CF fabric and Klear Koat epoxy from www.uscomposites.com (which got it to me in 4 days after I ordered it) but feel free to use whoever you want.

Items used:
- Blue/Black CF fabric
- Kleer Koat Epoxy (basically its a clear coat found on bar tops which give the 'wet' look)
- 3M Spray adhesive super strength
- Mixing Containers (bought a crap load from home depot)
- A measuring cup or glass (Be prepared to toss away afterwards)
- Mixing sticks (I used chinese sticks that I got from an oriental store real cheap)
- Very sharp scissors (I got heavy duty scissors from fabrics in walmart)
- Foil
- Whatever piece you decide to CF up

Basically all you have to do is cut the CF fabric big enough to cover the piece chosen. Spray the adhesive all over the piece, then apply the fabric very carefully, its fragile.

When that all done, let it dry for 20- whatever minutes you want.

Then the tricky stuff starts up. The kleer Koat consists of 2 bottles, one is hardener and one is the epoxy. the directions come with the bottles and are very detailed on what to do and what not to do. it is a 1:1 ratio. so you have to be real precise. after that, mix up the two chemicals in the mixing container until you feel is good enough. be careful though, it is supposed to be transparent when you pour it, if its still hazy or white keep stirring.

Pour the resin slowly, it spreads out pretty evenly as long as you go slow.

After all that is done, follow the instructions for the second pouring if you are not satisfied. If you are, then your done, wait two days for FULL CURE.

Here are some pics, I don't like to tease members.

 

nice... any more pics?...

 

not yet, im still letting the first dry and i feel like im gonna run out of epoxy soon, so i better order some more.

 

what type of carbon fiber did you get, the 5.7oz '1st Quality' Plain Weave Carbon Fiber?

 

yea, its 5.5 oz though

 

the pic looks alittle distorted but is that you center armrest?

 

no, sorry about the pics, its the piece thats over the steering wheel.

 

nvm then the pics arent distorted then

i would never think od doing that peiece good call.

 

also, make sure to fully cut any CF that your gonna need prior to starting any adhesive work. and also cut more than you need. any one getting rid of an armrest???

 

Wow, thanks for the information arch.

 

what did it cost to get this going?

 

well the total bill from uscomposites shipped was 58 bucks. then all the small stuff, i say 15 bucks. so 75 bucks total, but with all the uscomp stuff you can overlay like 8 - 12 pieces of stuff, depending size.

 

When will you have pictures of the finished steering wheel cover?

 

Welcome to the cf DIY club arch. The piece looks real nice with the blue carbon/kevlar! Keep up the goor work and keep us posted. Ive got a few new goodies Im trying to finish up before the meet in 3 weeks.

 

give me one more day for the steering wheel cover.