Hardwyre Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Been trying to locate a place to buy carbon fiber, Uv resistant epoxy resin, and all the assorted accessories locally but I'm striking out. I have to fix my fender since a friend's neighbor backed into it, and I figured I'd skin the fenders, hood, cowl, hood hatches, light buckets, and air dam with CF for something different. Also, those parts all need to be repainted anyways because of the shitty prep work done by whoever painted it before I got it. The Honda dicks already pulled the "FAKE & GHEY" card on the idea, but they drive Hondas, so their opinion is invalid. Anyone know of any good places, especially ones that might give a Ratsun discount? Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 theres a dude on here that does CF vinyl wraps in WA and Brian at JCCJDM is local to the portland area. idk if he lays his own CF or where he has it done ect. Quote Link to comment
Guest DatsuNoob Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Nichaulass performance, player :lol: Quote Link to comment
FoxyRoadster Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Been trying to locate a place to buy carbon fiber, Uv resistant epoxy resin, and all the assorted accessories locally but I'm striking out. I have to fix my fender since a friend's neighbor backed into it, and I figured I'd skin the fenders, hood, cowl, hood hatches, light buckets, and air dam with CF for something different. Also, those parts all need to be repainted anyways because of the shitty prep work done by whoever painted it before I got it. The Honda dicks already pulled the "FAKE & GHEY" card on the idea, but they drive Hondas, so their opinion is invalid. Anyone know of any good places, especially ones that might give a Ratsun discount? If you are going to bother getting the resin you might as well vacuum bag the carbon fiber and just make the parts. Quote Link to comment
reynolds_brad Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I get all my CF, Bagging, Breathers, Etc from http://www.fibreglast.com/. As for resin West marine sells westsystems epoxy resins and pumps at their stores. Ive used westsystems on many CF motorcycle projects and have yet to see it fail, turn yellow, spider, etc. Quote Link to comment
a100addict Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 try TAP plastics. they have all that stuff. in pdx Quote Link to comment
Shagy Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 what about this.... http://carbonsales.com/home.php or http://compositeenvisions.com/raw-fabric-cloth-2/colored-carbon-fiber-glass-99/pink-carbon-fiber-fiberglass-fabric-2x2-twill-50-3k-7-2oz-385.html Quote Link to comment
wildmaninid Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I also will vouch for west systems products. Easy to use and very high quality products. Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 If you are going to bother getting the resin you might as well vacuum bag the carbon fiber and just make the parts. I wouldn't know where to begin to make honest-to-god entire parts in the size of hoods and fenders, let alone with all the flanges and bolt holes and such. Any good guides or books you could suggest? Looking at all the links provided, Composite Envisions seems to have some pretty good prices ($30/yd on 10+ yards 2x2 CF twill) and decent shipping. Im curious about this resin. http://compositeenvisions.com/epoxy-and-polyester-resins-65/2-1-two-part-thin-epoxy-resin-system-kit-1-5-gallons-536.html It doesn't seem to mention if it is UV resistant or not. I've been researching resins, and epoxy seems the way to go, but not all epoxies are UV resistant. I'd imagine theirs is, but anyone know for sure? I'll also call TAP and see if they carry the fabric and such; I know they have the epoxies at least. Thank you everyone. P.S. I love the fact this forum is actually alive with people. Last couple I've been on, its either just a handful of people talking smack or days between replies. Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Nichaulass performance, player :lol: You mean this "commercial" Myspace page? http://www.myspace.com/nichaulass I am curious how grounding straps give a car 8+ miles per gallon. Quote Link to comment
Javin Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 You mean this "commercial" Myspace page? http://www.myspace.com/nichaulass I am curious how grounding straps give a car 8+ miles per gallon. That page is so full of fail. I have no clue what he was even trying to sell on there. Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 That page is so full of fail. I have no clue what he was even trying to sell on there. My first thought to your question was "Hookers and blow". Then I realized it was actually hookers and blow, with glitzy car mods on the side. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 http://community.ratsun.net/topic/26685-custom-datsun-carbon-fiber-wraps-for-the-pacific-nw/ Quote Link to comment
Javin Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I know what he was selling because of that thread. I was just saying he sucks at marketing! Think Simple. Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 try TAP plastics. they have all that stuff. in pdx You should definitely, check out TAP Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I know what he was selling because of that thread. I was just saying he sucks at marketing! Think Simple. That was more or less meant for Hardwyre... Quote Link to comment
Javin Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 That was more or less meant for Hardwyre... Sorry, I am an asshat Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Sorry, I am an asshat lolz I love that term. Its just so funny. :lol: Quote Link to comment
NicHaulAss Performance Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Sorry, I am an asshat I love your term too!! I actually do alot more then Vehicle Wraps, but other Datsun owners said I should post that service and inform the rest of you... I failed at my first forum post but people live and learn... I was going to post up more but decided not to due to negativity... My marketing skills now, if only you knew me personally... They just landed my shop to build one of the Hero Cars for Transformers 4... I must be doing something wrong to be doing so much kickass work LOL... Nobody said I can't be an AssHat myself either though... I still love all my datsuns and negative trash talk only makes me pursue bigger and better jobs!! You going to the 2011 Vegas SEMA Show this year?? I'm also doing a spotlight interview for "My Classic Car" for Speed Network so I recommend if your in the auto customizing biz... Stand in the backround with a big Hater Sign... You'll get me even more business yo!! The rest of you Check out my shop page on Facebook since I haven't touched that old school myspace page in years http://facebook.com/...lassperformance Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 I love your term too!! I actually do alot more then Vehicle Wraps, but other Datsun owners said I should post that service and inform the rest of you... I failed at my first forum post but people live and learn... I was going to post up more but decided not to due to negativity... My marketing skills now, if only you knew me personally... They just landed my shop to build one of the Hero Cars for Transformers 4... I must be doing something wrong to be doing so much kickass work LOL... Nobody said I can't be an AssHat myself either though... I still love all my datsuns and negative trash talk only makes me pursue bigger and better jobs!! You going to the 2011 Vegas SEMA Show this year?? I'm also doing a spotlight interview for "My Classic Car" for Speed Network so I recommend if your in the auto customizing biz... Stand in the backround with a big Hater Sign... You'll get me even more business yo!! The rest of you Check out my shop page on Facebook since I haven't touched that old school myspace page in years http://facebook.com/...lassperformance No need to get butt hurt over the negativity. I only had your presentation from your MySpace page to go by, and seriously, go look at it; from a professional appearance point of view, it is a train wreck. Then again, you're target market is the "tuner" realm, and judging by tuner mags, the bright flashy in your face marketing style is in, along with scantily clad bitches all over advertised products. The fact still remains, I'm looking for info on good deals on carbon fiber and supplies. Quote Link to comment
NicHaulAss Performance Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 No need to get butt hurt over the negativity. I only had your presentation from your MySpace page to go by, and seriously, go look at it; from a professional appearance point of view, it is a train wreck. Then again, you're target market is the "tuner" realm, and judging by tuner mags, the bright flashy in your face marketing style is in, along with scantily clad bitches all over advertised products. The fact still remains, I'm looking for info on good deals on carbon fiber and supplies. I'm not butthurt at all LOL... I just did a search on here to see hows the datsun community and I should just delete that myspace page since I never update it anyway... My main clients are AMG owners and Higher end vehicles and Yachts and Airplanes... Tuners cant really afford my shops prices... LOL I do real composites and vacuum moldings as well... I get all my supplies from RevChem Plastics in Tacoma, WA but because of the SEMA Show is why I also do vehicle wraps... Personally I'm not really even into the carbon wraps but its great to supply those that can't afford the real thing... Hopefully RevChem helps you out yo! BTW... SEX SELLS!! Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 I'm not butthurt at all LOL... I just did a search on here to see hows the datsun community and I should just delete that myspace page since I never update it anyway... My main clients are AMG owners and Higher end vehicles and Yachts and Airplanes... Tuners cant really afford my shops prices... LOL I do real composites and vacuum moldings as well... I get all my supplies from RevChem Plastics in Tacoma, WA but because of the SEMA Show is why I also do vehicle wraps... Personally I'm not really even into the carbon wraps but its great to supply those that can't afford the real thing... Hopefully RevChem helps you out yo! BTW... SEX SELLS!! Sex does indeed sell. Which is funny because it's illegal to sell sex. I wasn't thinking the carbon-vinyl wraps, but actual carbon over the metal. Although, I think if I could figure out how to do the fenders and make the molds, they'd be a pretty huge seller. I'll give RevChem a look up. Thank you. P.S. It's awesome that you were able to establish yourself at such a financially elevated tier in the shop world; so many shops, even when they do good work, get nickel and dimed to death because they can never increase their prices even as they get more established. Quote Link to comment
hogboy52 Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 .. To answer your question- just down the road: here: http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/locations.php?lid=3 and this: http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=98& Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted September 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 .. To answer your question- just down the road: here: http://www.tapplasti...tions.php?lid=3 and this: http://www.tapplasti...uct.php?pid=98 Okay awesome, someone mentioned TAP previously, but never could find the CF on their site. Quote Link to comment
FoxyRoadster Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Okay awesome, someone mentioned TAP previously, but never could find the CF on their site. It seems to be on there now :cool: But man skibs been gone not even a few weeks and we get threads rising up from the dead. :lol: Quote Link to comment
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