Making Some Cf Skins... - Printable Version

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Making Some Cf Skins... - Flofocus - 01-23-2007

Making some skins like hardkore....Just not as nice as his :o ;)

I tried some cf last year...but it didnt work out for me. Seeing kevo get his done, got me goin on it again.

This is the battery cover, 3 ply CF....

After curing...

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After a quick wetsand...Its still a work in progress as of now.

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Was working on something else...but learned a hard and expensive lesson. Epoxy sticks to wax paper.

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Still have lots of work to do, and learned a lot just doing this. Kevin has given me some good tricks to. Thanks dood B)

Making Some Cf Skins... - FocusGuy7476 - 01-23-2007

should make up a basic how to if you have some time.

Making Some Cf Skins... - ZX5focused - 01-23-2007

Flofocus,Jan 22 2007, 08:45 PM Wrote:Was working on something else...but learned a hard and expensive lesson.  Epoxy sticks to wax paper.

Still have lots of work to do, and learned a lot just doing this. Kevin has given me some good tricks to.  Thanks dood  B)
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CF valve cover cover?!?!?! :o

:lol:

Making Some Cf Skins... - Flofocus - 01-23-2007

ZX5focused,Jan 23 2007, 12:23 AM Wrote:CF valve cover cover?!?!?! :o

:lol:
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Yup, but I think it be easier to just make some spark plug wire covers...

Making Some Cf Skins... - bigman - 01-23-2007

ill take one of those man. btw did you try any of the tips i gave you?

Making Some Cf Skins... - Flofocus - 01-23-2007

bigman,Jan 23 2007, 09:00 AM Wrote:ill take one of those man.  btw  did you try any of the tips i gave you?
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What would you like? Teh spark plug cover? i have to find where I can buy some spacer and teh right hardware to mount them. I'll probably have to go to a machine shop to have them made.

No, didnt try bagging...I have to make a bagging system for that. what im doing now seems to work, so once I get sometime I'll work on a vacum system.

Making Some Cf Skins... - hardk0re - 01-23-2007

Vac bagging is tough...I don't think its really necessary for skinning. I've got some good techniques that don't require vac bagging and net similar results with 1/2 the skill and a fraction of the cost.

Making Some Cf Skins... - ANTHONYD - 01-23-2007

If either of you guys want to give me a price on a coolant cover and plug cover that would be great.

I think a little CF would sweet in my nice clean engine!
:P

Making Some Cf Skins... - NOS2Go4Me - 01-23-2007

Actually yeah, I was going to get the SVT coolant cover from Campbell Ford out in Ottawa, but CF would be nice under there as well.

Someone wanna tell me what that might run me via PM?

Making Some Cf Skins... - Flofocus - 01-24-2007

well Kevin and I are going to be pricing our stuff the same.

Were thinking $140 for:

-Battery Cover
-Spark plug cover
-Fuse box Cover
-Coolant Cover

If you only want 1 or 2 items, PM me or Kevin and we can work something out.

Keep in mind, these are hand made...real CF, they take time to make. :P

Making Some Cf Skins... - Flofocus - 01-24-2007

FocusGuy7476,Jan 23 2007, 12:17 AM Wrote:should make up a basic how to if you have some time.
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I got mine off of google. Plenty of how to's out there.

Making Some Cf Skins... - scoobasteve - 01-24-2007

Flofocus,Jan 23 2007, 09:26 AM Wrote:well Kevin and I are going to be pricing our stuff the same.

Were thinking $140 for:

-Battery Cover
-Spark plug cover
-Fuse box Cover
-Coolant Cover

If you only want 1 or 2 items, PM me or Kevin and we can work something out.

Keep in mind, these are hand made...real CF, they take time to make.  :P
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Someone make my grille... providing i can find the pieces. Anyone know where to get a nice thick steel mesh?

Making Some Cf Skins... - NefCanuck - 01-24-2007

NOS2Go4Me,Jan 23 2007, 08:47 AM Wrote:Actually yeah, I was going to get the SVT coolant cover from Campbell Ford out in Ottawa, but CF would be nice under there as well.

Someone wanna tell me what that might run me via PM?
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Is the coolant tank the same in all model year Focus? :huh:

In that case I wouldn't mind one along with a CF battery cover myself (I hate that godawful cheap looking cover on the battery <_< )

NefCanuck

Making Some Cf Skins... - ANTHONYD - 01-24-2007

140?

Jeeze, you guys are only charging about 3 bucks an hour.

What a deal!

Making Some Cf Skins... - Flofocus - 01-24-2007

ANTHONYD,Jan 23 2007, 02:01 PM Wrote:140?

Jeeze, you guys are only charging about 3 bucks an hour.

What a deal!
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That price is for our freinds at fc.net. :) :fag:

My price will be higher on ebay.

Making Some Cf Skins... - NOS2Go4Me - 01-24-2007

I've already set up a 3-piece deal. This is a GREAT offer, guys... I suggest you step up and place your orders if you're serious.

Making Some Cf Skins... - Flofocus - 01-24-2007

I should have about 2 or 3 extra sets of:

-Spark plug cover (still have to find out about the spacers)
-Bat cover
-Fuse box cover

This is all curing right now....just have to sand, sand, sand and clearcoat...thinking another 2 weeks before some would be available to purchase.

Making Some Cf Skins... - Black_ZTS - 01-24-2007

I want spark plug cover!!!

Making Some Cf Skins... - NikiterZTS - 01-24-2007

so its gonna be alright dealing with "high" temp. under the hood?
not gonna start pilling off or anything?

Making Some Cf Skins... - Flofocus - 01-24-2007

NikiterZTS,Jan 23 2007, 05:10 PM Wrote:so its gonna be alright dealing with "high"  temp. under the hood?
not gonna start pilling off or anything?
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Thats what Im concerned with. Im told it wont. I can do product testing on my car beofre anything is sold....but you'll have to wait until spring for that!