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Where to get CF sheets for overlaying?

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    dragonitti Guest

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    Where to get CF sheets for overlaying?

    Does anyone know of any commercial places(Lowe's for example) that I can go pick up some sheets of CF? I know you can order some online, but I want to go pick it up from a store. I want to overlay my new JDM grill with some for reinforcement.
    dragonitti, Nov 16, 2004
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    you would have to go to a place that makes it especially.
    alby13, Nov 16, 2004
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    you can also buy fabric online at a place like tap plastics
    Addicted2Boost, Nov 16, 2004
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    it will cost you for them too mold it
    italiancorolla, Nov 16, 2004
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    you could get some from your local universities's advanced materials lab in the engineering dept.
    JspeXAE102, Nov 17, 2004
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    Laying CF sheets on a simple design isn't that difficult... never done the clear coat ... but CF looks tricky when theirs lots of angles and curves..
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    An advisor told me if I go with the Silmar 249, which is a polyester resin, it comes out with the clear coat look.
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    I think that's what I'm going to do.<br />
    I won't need mold, it's just an overlay of the orginal part.
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    dont forget the resin and clear coat
    Addicted2Boost, Nov 17, 2004
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    I'm using it for overlaying the JDM grill I have. I don't think vinyl will look good sitting underneath a real CF hood when I get it. To add....I'm not one that likes to get the imitation stuff + I need the reinforcement of CF because the grill isn't very strong. I always opt for the real thing. And it's not that expensive.

    5.7oz 20" width = $19.75/running yard.
    Simlar 249(polyester resin) 1 Quart = $9.95.
    dragonitti, Nov 17, 2004
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    I'm not sure what exactly you're going to use it for...
    If it doesn't have to be real CF, you can buy vinyl that simulates it.
    It may be cheaper than the real thing, and less work depending...
    www.gregory1.com

    statik
    statik, Nov 17, 2004
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