Carbon wrapping

queensmile · May 9, 2011

Hi,

I want to do a carbon tank cover, I've found this post but is the any one else?

http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198061&highlight=carbon+tank+cover&page=3

I've bought some carbon and epoxi resin to try to do something like this.

Could somebody help me? Or tell me where could I find more instructions to do it right?

This is my starting point

Thanks

a15cro · May 9, 2011

Carbon mods website has a video about laminating, and they have a sister site (composite materials) that shows the pressure method. you may be able to get something from them i.e, release materials ect.

I'm planning on having a shot at laminating a few parts soon.

queensmile · May 9, 2011

Thanks I'll take a look

leephiilps · May 10, 2011

queens yor starting on the worst part for a beginner ie the curves n wot not practice the wrap on summit small and flat first im getting my guy to do mine me personally i would not attempt the the tank as a first piece

queensmile · Jun 1, 2011

well I continue with my project, I only have few moments to do it. I sand it with an orbital sander and 180 grit, then I clean it with water.

Next step, sand it again with a 80 grit, clean it with water and soap and after this with acetone. And the starting with the CF

Cheers

Vsss

redratbike · Jun 2, 2011

or scarlatti moto can wrap it for you but is about 550 sterling

queensmile · Jun 2, 2011

I think it is too expensive. Here I can do it for 300€ by a professional.

Sand the tank takes 2,5h.

1m2 of carbon cost 35€
1kg of epoxi resin cost 42€ (HQ)

Cheers

redratbike · Jun 2, 2011

bloody bargain

queensmile · Jun 18, 2011

some pics of today

Vsss

Deacs1 · Jun 18, 2011

thats looking great QM :thumbup - how hard was it to get to fit right (as in follow the curves)?

Deacs :thumbup

queensmile · Jun 18, 2011

it is very very difficult for a first time, there is a lot of mistakes, but it's the first I will performance my tecnic

I did a videos of how I did it but in spainish, in a few days will be avaible in youtube

CHeers

queensmile · Jun 19, 2011

The CF with the 'defects'

Vsss

queensmile · Jun 19, 2011

A CF chaterham with R1 engine

Some pics of today of my bike

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