How To Skin Parts in Forged Carbon Fiber | DIY Chopped Carbon Fiber Tutorial
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This video will teach you the start to finish process to skinning parts in real chopper carbon fiber (often referred to as forged carbon fiber, though the process is a bit different). This video goes over everything from part preparation, to resin and carbon fiber needed, to sanding, clear coating, and polishing, so your forged carbon fiber parts come out great!
UPDATES: After a year, I can confirm that I'd recommend using a higher quality clear coat. This clear coat has faded and become rough. I'd recommend spending money for a higher quality clear coat. Also, be sure to use a UV resin designed for outdoors!
Materials Used (Affiliate links for which I may be compensated)
Venom Composites Chopped Carbon: amzn.to/3JM2IVx
Carbon Fiber Roller: amzn.to/3AaBF2K
Peel Ply: amzn.to/3SGLaOr
Sanding Disks: amzn.to/3QhDoZU
Sand Paper: amzn.to/3vXbIRY
Polish: amzn.to/3zKmDQ4
End Screen Music: 3mbrace - Issues spoti.fi/3hpG1b0
0:00 Video Introduction
0:26 Part Introduction
0:44 Bodywork
3:35 Carbon Materials
5:12 Preparation
7:25 Carbon Layup
11:07 Sanding and Recoat
13:30 Clear Coat
17:15 Final Touches / Outro
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@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
UPDATES: After a year, I can confirm that I'd recommend using a higher quality clear coat. This clear coat has faded and become rough. I'd recommend spending money for a higher quality clear coat. Also, be sure to use a UV resin designed for outdoors! Materials Used (Affiliate links for which I may be compensated) Venom Composites Chopped Carbon: amzn.to/3JM2IVx Carbon Fiber Roller: amzn.to/3AaBF2K Peel Ply: amzn.to/3SGLaOr Sanding Disks: amzn.to/3QhDoZU Sand Paper: amzn.to/3vXbIRY Polish: amzn.to/3zKmDQ4
@atruceforbruce5388 Жыл бұрын
Shoot wish I could f8nd someone to fully carbon fiber my whole new chevy tahoe like that hard top
@jarnoverhoeven8773 4 ай бұрын
how much of the chopped carbon did you use?
@RossoSimRacing Жыл бұрын
Hey mate. There is a way to greatly improve "flatness" of surface. After you peeled off that peel ply and sand it, simply put 3 heavy coats of resin 1-2 hours apart from each other (See datasheet of your resin to know then the "B stage" is). This will build up a thick layer which will close low spots between chopped fabric. After 48 hours or even better 72, sand it as flat as you can again, do that trick with a syringe (if even needed) and apply last cosmetic resin coat when resin from syringe gets to B stage again. Try it next time bro, you will see the result will be waaaay better :)
@RealDGoodwin Жыл бұрын
I kept waiting on this step but it turned out decent, just needed this 1 extra step and it would have been perfect 🤩
@johnmichaels4330 4 ай бұрын
That's what I was thinking. So much work to only get an "okish" look.
@nicklarson8575 Жыл бұрын
Every time he says “went ahead”… take a drink.
@frankyjas5184 2 ай бұрын
So you can die from alcohol poisoning? 😂
@JUSTFlavaTown Жыл бұрын
This tutorial is criminally underrated, beautiful work!
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@johnmichaels4330 4 ай бұрын
It's wrong and looks amaturish. If he had done the proper resin coats after the initial lay-up, it could have come out like glass. Not like a dimpled mess.
@francisj4058 Жыл бұрын
This is a great way to make miata hardtops worth $7k 👌🤣
@sinnombre5466 Жыл бұрын
No low ballers , I know what I got
@space.cowboy69 Жыл бұрын
Honestly worth less now
@waerp11 Жыл бұрын
Carbon fiber add extra weight 😂
@damarlo1 Жыл бұрын
Not skinned in wont. Full carbon can though 🤣 all you need is one of my fancy hardtop molds. Or try your hand at 3d printing a "negative mold" but that usually wont be thick enough
@spatulaman2753 Жыл бұрын
As if we didn’t need more crap driving the factory hardtop prices up.
@Palacios29 Жыл бұрын
The best of all , his English is so clear to understand it , great video
@markneveu349 4 ай бұрын
Dude, you did a great job explaining step by step instructions on how to do this.
@isaacruiz3088 2 ай бұрын
He did a good job explaining for sure but he was so close to having an almost flawless finish I would have done a 4th coat after the syringe to get a good base to be able to sand down especially if the clear ever did peel you'll have plenty of material to sand and be able to get multiple life times out of the part.
@Bdnflnc Жыл бұрын
Its important to mention that you dont want to wax fresh paint for at least 30 days and you dont want to ceramic coat for at least 6 months to let the paint cure first. Otherwise you can trap solvents in the paint and cause issues.
@thefinaltouchdetailinggrap4409 Жыл бұрын
It’s actually 90 days for waxing or coating. A coating is more breathable than wax as well
@Dj.Ray.Von. Жыл бұрын
@@thefinaltouchdetailinggrap4409 Mate I've painted cars for 14years. It takes 4months at least for paint to fully harden. I see "detailing" in your name though, definitely sounds like a detailers sale pitch so it all makes sense 😂
@kylebeach2316 Жыл бұрын
@@Dj.Ray.Von. but isn't every paint different in terms of how long it takes too fully cure?
@AUGRaijin Жыл бұрын
@@thefinaltouchdetailinggrap4409 keep in mind the first statement was correct , if you are spraying automotive paint made for cars then the 90 day rule applies, however as Bdnfinc doesn't go further into on and should have , the majority of today's automotive paints are low VOC , however most canned spray paints are not low VOC and thus take longer times to outgass and should you check the compliantcies you will note some of the clear coats are based epoxies and others are based Lacquer, and the Lac takes even longer at time depending on quality and coats applied to cure. What is low VOC automotive paint? Low VOC paints have been engineered to have fewer harmful chemicals. Instead, these products are primarily water-based, which is harmless to the environment.
@MrHardbodies Жыл бұрын
That is dependant on the type of ceramic coating or graphing coating. I’ve waiting 6 weeks and had dramas and I’ve waited 3 weeks with no issues. All do to do with the paint type etc
@LooseNut099 Жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation of the process. Well done!
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@kaskenova 3 ай бұрын
Looks amazing!
@austinstockton9221 Жыл бұрын
You should of out another coat of apoxy for a “leveling” coat then sand it down a lot to be perfectly smooth then prep for clear
@MrGrant12345 Жыл бұрын
Looks great the finish
@vw_mods_4711 Жыл бұрын
Nice job Bro! Loved the idea of the peal ply, I made a custom door card for mine and used the carbon material, with all the curves and highs/lows the material was a bit unforgiving, this lead me to rethink. I think forged is the way to go on curvy bits. Will have to give it a go next summer. Thanks for the video 👍
@iRidetas Жыл бұрын
great video, end product looks awesome
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
It really does, thank you!
@markpaul87 Жыл бұрын
Nice job , looks really cool
@petervda85 Жыл бұрын
Learnt a lot!
@bakamotorworks505 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video man, it is inspiring!
@wils_builds Жыл бұрын
This is so bad ass! Phenomenal work!
@whf3826 Жыл бұрын
I really needed this video, thank you!!!!
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@timnb0340 Жыл бұрын
very cool and it turned out sick!!!!
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend!
@kr2513 Жыл бұрын
I had never heard of this thank you.
@user-hp1su2ds7w 10 ай бұрын
How much carbon in weight do you think you used? Cant find an estimate anywhere and dont want to run out half way
@ericlewis5035 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Like how the Forged came out. I do carbonfiber overlay as a Job. I do a Lot of this. People don't realize just how much Time is involved. Great job man. I've done a Lot of Forged/chopped carbon parts. Most is 1/2 inch or 1 inch strands
@dmeemd7787 Жыл бұрын
When I worked on a large multi car NHRA team, the funny car bodies came in as a show and then the Fab shop would build the internal trees and firewalls and all that stuff, it was really really cool to get to talk to guys that worked on Indy cars and things like that in the fabrication shop and get to work on and learn all those different things! I never made anything like what the composite shops would do, not by a long shot but you're exactly right, the amount of work that the places that built the parts would put in I mean just a little box that held the radio was just an absurd amount of hours, I got to go to this place is quite a bit as well and the guys that are good are just that they are really damn good! This is not my trade like it is yours but it's always really cool to see people get excited about something you do for a living, like in your case!
@Sebastone52 Жыл бұрын
very good video and good job, apparently another resin lamination is needed to cover all the low points that are seen with the application of the transparent varnish, once polished all the imperfections appear.
@JamesBrownlip 3 ай бұрын
I want to do my whole motorcycle like this. Thank you for showing how to
@mattleblanc2001 Жыл бұрын
To help with dry spots add extra epoxy over the peel ply this also works for doing it with carbon fiber cloth. working it in until you see no change in color.
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Good tip
@xtremeincproductions Жыл бұрын
I like the idea of using peel ply and rolling over that. Just wondering if maybe next time it would be beneficial to vacuum bag it? Thanks for sharing the process!
@MattJones-uv3hw Жыл бұрын
I just found recently found your channel and have been watching a bunch of your Miata vids. My father gave me his 1990 Miata and it needs some love. I was wondering if you could do a video on where you source your Miata parts from. That would be a huge help for me as I start to plan out my Miata's repairs. Thanks!
@devrontrott5132 2 ай бұрын
Thanks man!
@joelewisrandall Жыл бұрын
What a great idea - finished product looks amazing against the red paint!
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It makes me enjoy my black wheels again
@unknown209er Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this I’m thinking of doing this method on my bikecycle
@BasinMotorsports Жыл бұрын
Nice save on the top. It's definitely an improvement. Looks like a few weeks of work through each step and all the sanding, resin, and polishing.
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was definitely a ton of work. Happy with the result though!
@BruceLyeg Жыл бұрын
I wasn't expecting much when I started watching this video but I'm impressed. Your video was extremely well done. Great video, great narration and descriptions. I have a University degree in Plastics Engineering Technology and and have been painting cars for 30 years, I wouldn't have done it much different than you did. I do wonder though, what's the weight difference before and after? Looks excellent, nice job
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! It probably added 5 lbs or so. About 1.5 lbs of carbon, and the rest resin and paint
@MrManBuzz Жыл бұрын
@@CashedOutCars The small increase in weight more than makes up for the increase in rigidity of the top. I've got a hardtop that's basically as rough as this one. This video may have given me the inspiration to do the exact same thing. 👍
@jarentimmer9226 Жыл бұрын
Solid video great job my guy! My pull this off by spring on my miata of I get real ambitious!
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
You can do it! It's a huge process but looks pretty awesome when it's done!
@PascalCrypto Жыл бұрын
Nice job but are there so many pinholes I see or is it the lighting? I’m still debating chopped or twill weave overlaying
@speedzx6ter942 Жыл бұрын
I’m going to be doing carbon fiber flakes on my bike plastics and Im looking at all the videos and trying to see what strategy to pick, I’m just doing my research on where to get some carbon fiber and what type of epoxy and also the seeing what would be the best outcome
@bluewker Жыл бұрын
You used Rust-Oleum 2x clear after this beautiful work?? Did you consider an activated 2 part clear instead? I've never had issues with plastic with that stuff.
@eefui 6 ай бұрын
great job.
@CashedOutCars 6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@MrSmashSr Жыл бұрын
How well has the rustoleum clear held up in the sun?
@mrweedksa 7 ай бұрын
looks amazing, but what's the point since the actual top par is underneath the carbonchopped layer. could have used plasticchips
@kenric1460 Жыл бұрын
While I'm not a fan of the chopped fiber look, you did a good video 👍
@user-sh1gx1vu9p 4 ай бұрын
Is it cheaper to carbon skin this way using vs buying the carbon fiber twill sheets?
@leofallahi343 4 ай бұрын
Does this increase the strength of the part?
@VictorMPR Жыл бұрын
Way too cool!
@Mr_ButtBuster 3 ай бұрын
Instead of clear coat, can we simply polish/buff the resin?
@duncan.w2477 9 ай бұрын
How much carbon did you need to cover the whole roof?
@ScottPC Жыл бұрын
Great video! Goes to show you that its possible to get a professional finish at home!
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
So true! Thanks for your comment!
@michalwisniewski4166 Жыл бұрын
To make what ? are you blind my friend and don't see small holes he have on the finish ? go to 16:56 if you missed it.
@ScottPC Жыл бұрын
@@michalwisniewski4166 nothing some extra coats with sanding can’t fix. Looks professional to me.
@michalwisniewski4166 Жыл бұрын
@@ScottPC true but he did not do it. Thats the problem
@ScottPC Жыл бұрын
@@michalwisniewski4166 so what? Still looks amazing. Why don’t you make a video showing how to do it?
@ZTMcolson 4 ай бұрын
How much product did you use? How much epoxy and how much carbon fiber?
@Kevlar187 Жыл бұрын
Looks good. I'd suggest using a 2 part clear coat (like spray max 2k clear) as it will go on a lot thicker and get very hard so it can actually be buffed/polished. The single part clear coats in a spray can isn't strong enough to do that.
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I might respray it, as this clear did definitely start to dull a bit. It still looks great, but doesn’t shine quite as much as it used to
@8145dwerdna Жыл бұрын
Just a head up avoid using any bondo on an SMC part. When you sand it, release agent will be released. Always use some kind of epoxy based filler. They have stuff specifically for this, such as repair kits for corvettes, or upol sells a good product that's carbon fiber reinforced.
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Interesting, SMC is listed as a surface that bondoglass is "Great for use on" by 3M themselves: www.3mcanada.ca/3M/en_CA/p/d/v000146405/
@MrEmcklijs 7 ай бұрын
thanks
@hdhellion4128 Жыл бұрын
Bro, next level! How long did this take?
@robbarmstrong8702 Жыл бұрын
Great video and very dope idea! I love the carbon layup, it looks SICK! Good job Bro. #RobbArmstrong
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Thank you Robb, I appreciate it!
@ethanwillis2753 Жыл бұрын
How many lbs do you think I should get to skin ZX10R fairings
@shirtz69r Жыл бұрын
Alot of work man well done. I think I'll stick to painting 🎨🎨
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Definitely a ton of work, I'm glad it paid off!
@11CTS-V Жыл бұрын
I wanna skin my Fleshlight in forged carbon fiber!
@VinceCannavaII Жыл бұрын
Looks fantastic. Maximum effort young man.
@tomnucci1272 Жыл бұрын
Could you have "squeegeed" the voids with resin and a yellow body filler spreader?
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
That likely would have worked, it would require an additional sand to get it all smooth
@calvincngo Жыл бұрын
Looks amazing does it add alot of weight?
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Thank you! This added less than 5 lbs
@stildo6848 Жыл бұрын
I guess I’ve got a new project lol. Great video! Just throwing it out there, there are resins like the ones that they use in boat glass that have UV protection built into them. That and your clear coat would prevent the lay up from oxidizing and turning green. Also avoid getting the carbon dust on you, it’s some really irritating crap and disposable coveralls are cheap.
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
So far so good on this resin in the sun, but I agree, the more UV protectant the better. Also yeah, carbon dust absolutely sucks to get on your skin and clothes
@cfmechanic Жыл бұрын
I wanna do hood and fenders
@evo6swap Жыл бұрын
yes pl more detail.
@thisreallysucksbig Жыл бұрын
Did you use a SMC compatible filler? regular bondo won't hold .
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Bondo glass is listed as being SMC compatable
@austinstockton9221 Жыл бұрын
Can you forged carbon fiber skin a carbon fiber part? I’m looking for a forged carbon fiber wing for my Mazdaspeed but they only come in “regular” carbon fiber
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Yes I don't see why not! Just make sure you prep the part well so the new skin bonds well
@YT-mn4eq Жыл бұрын
Does the carbon fiber add noticable strength or is it used for the look?
@phillipwong9944 Жыл бұрын
Its actually more strength full then just using bon-do on the whole thing .
@chlesaxemini8840 Жыл бұрын
I really wanna do this to my yamaha r6
@noahsomers6801 Жыл бұрын
I’m making a forged carbon stear fairing
@robsmithracing Жыл бұрын
To be honest I was looking to make panels from fibreglass then I stumbled across this video. Change of plan.
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Very similar process, just with more impressive looking results. Best of luck!
@rodrigomontoya5298 6 ай бұрын
I want do a evo x trunk.
@lupehernandez6518 Жыл бұрын
I work with epoxy and resin, the best way to spread the resin is with a small squeegee.
@dragracedave 6 ай бұрын
How much carbon does that end up needing? Looking to do this and am not sure how many I'll need. Thanks for the great content man!
@CashedOutCars 6 ай бұрын
This ended up needing just over 1 lb! But Id get more to be safe and in case you wanted to coat it heavier than I did
@dragracedave 5 ай бұрын
awesome! will get a bit extra to be safe. really appreciate the response!!@@CashedOutCars
@kafklatsch3198 11 ай бұрын
If one were to paint 100% of the surface black as is common noted, Isnt the black paint the actual bond between the base surface and everything else. Is the paint bond to the base surface really that strong..What dont i understand?
@stankrieger3598 Жыл бұрын
Why did you not just do a fload coat epoxy?
@donovankishbaugh460 Жыл бұрын
I want to try this I just got a quote of 5k to do my r1 but
@filmbroke 2 ай бұрын
It comes out much better when you pour epoxy over things. You let gravity level the epoxy and fill in gaps. Its messier but you're only left with the drips on the edges which are easily sanded down. Window removal is required with this process but worth it in the end.
@carminecarlone2869 Жыл бұрын
I want to skin my interior panels and my engine cover. Hopefully in red carbon fiber but it’s hard to find red chopped peices for some reason. If anyone knows what the original fiber is so I can buy a weave and chop some red flakes myself please lmk🙏
@winstonchurchill8531 Жыл бұрын
How much flake you use for this? In ounces or grams
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
A little over 1lb, I’d estimate 20oz or so
@funkaydonkey Жыл бұрын
Looks really good, might consider doing this on a few pieces Although I need to ask, is this how you talk IRL? You sound like a text-to-speech computer program 😂😂
@thomaswahahauw560 Жыл бұрын
How muck kilograms or LB did you ised for the whole rooftop
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
A little over 1 lb!
@calebcuddy1990 Жыл бұрын
How much carbon fibre in weight did you need to complete the whole top?
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Just over 1 lb!
@westpearson6759 Жыл бұрын
Can this processa be applied over a metal body part (ie, hood, etc)?
@alleybuilds5370 Жыл бұрын
yes you just need to use abrasive sandpaper to start that way it holds in the long run
@8145dwerdna Жыл бұрын
Pretty much any part. As long as you prep the surface properly.
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
What they said :)
@MrPatrickDunn Жыл бұрын
Can we get a "I went ahead" counter going?
@man-fh7zb Жыл бұрын
how long does the whole process took mate ?
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
I did this over a week or two, working on it a little at a time. It's certainly not a quick process
@xSHOOTERTOOTERx Жыл бұрын
Final product came out looking great!!! Spray paint skills are singing to be sought after... 😅 Spray in straight lines, running off each edge of the part... Helps with overlap and controlling dry spots...
@tr7b410 2 ай бұрын
How much.?
@chadsworld9048 Жыл бұрын
I tried this with some fairings and all I got was millions of micro bubbles, still can’t get rid of them and I did every step as shown…
@danwiseman889 Жыл бұрын
Alternate title "How to make your car look like a kitchen bench top" :)
@raykeith8818 Жыл бұрын
How many lbs of forged carbon fiber did you use on it?
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Approximately 1.5 lbs of chopped carbon!
@Elliger71 Жыл бұрын
How much did/would this cost just in materials?
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
I'd estimate somewhere around $200
@baileyjohnson1067 Жыл бұрын
How many lbs of chopped carbon was needed for this?
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
It used just over 1 lb
@sadiaboi Жыл бұрын
is it possible to make a matte finish of this?
@Robercmx Жыл бұрын
Yes, you just finish it with a matte clear coat, rather than a glossy clear coat.
@sadiaboi Жыл бұрын
@@Robercmx thank you so much!
@dominykasdauginas2854 Жыл бұрын
How much cost money to make project like this?
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Easily done for under a couple hundred dollars, depending on resin choice and fiber used!
@anthonygonzales7807 Жыл бұрын
I decided to take a shot every time he says "I went ahead" I made it 7 minutes into the video, now I'm naked on my garage floor with no idea what in the hell I'm doing here.
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Don't roll around in any carbon while you're down there!
@projecthondarod Жыл бұрын
Good job on the video production.. Ya got most the idea but lots of miscues on the application and products. Rattle can paint under resins is not a great idea and chances of delam will be high. A base black tinted layer of resin will be much better. While the mas lv is a decent resin system it's heat deflection temp is very low for automotive uae and doesn't have good uv protection. Using a coated peel ply rather than a economy peel ply will pull off much easier.. You can wet out over the peel ply on any dry areas. Hope these tips help out on your next go
@CashedOutCars Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@HH-km9ox 4 күн бұрын
Next time you should do more heavy coats of resin but wait till the Coat gets Reeealy Sticky before you put the Next Coat on it. So it will be thicker and you wont have to Sand so much, the surface will be flat
@GMoneyMacFresh 3 ай бұрын
I went ahead and left a comment. I also went ahead and left a like…
@CashedOutCars 3 ай бұрын
I appreciate you!
@GMoneyMacFresh 3 ай бұрын
I went ahead and appreciated you as well.@@CashedOutCars ;)
@joeshift9807 4 ай бұрын
What if I did my ps5 ??
@kuloalip03 Жыл бұрын
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@alberta3157 Жыл бұрын
Well done looks cool but for my taste it does look a little rough, you could go over with more clear epoxy and fill in all those holes but you'll need to sand again etc... I undersand it took you very long time and thats why you didn't went the extra effort to cover all the holes, but you were so close to make it look perfect . the holes will gather dust and dirt inside and will stand out like a sore thumb
@christianpaulroldan4010 5 ай бұрын
How to avoid the pinholes? Forged carbon really is difficult to work with because the fiber will be all over the place. Leveling it is not easy
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