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Old 08-28-2008, 09:25 PM
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I am trying to find a large roll of carbon fiber that will be flexable enough to mold around corners (so I can do my air ducts). Some kind that wont leave crease marks. Maybe a kidnd that is installed with a heat gun or hair dryer? I want to cover my front fender, air ducts, and a few other things.


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Old 08-28-2008, 10:33 PM
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so what you're looking for isn;t carbon fiber at all. you want Vinyl that LOOKS like carbon fiber. i know pepboys sells it. try a local sign shop? its REALLY flippin hard to get the ducts done, i could NOT get mine no matter how slow or patient i was. good luck
 
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Old 08-28-2008, 10:38 PM
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Yea thats what Ive read.....I will try your suggestion tho......maybe the front fender will be easier?!


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Old 08-28-2008, 10:42 PM
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CF look vinyl is what you are talking about. Real CF has a vacum n resin process it goes through.

Its not to hard, I did the ram air covers, air intakes, and chain guard on my F4. Will be trying it on the rr hugger n chain guard soon.

And look on ebay. I been getting 25' rolls for about $25.
 
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BLEH! sticker cf looks naaasty! http://www.jpcycles.com/productdetai...fiber%20intake
pricey but if your going for style....
 
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BLEH! sticker cf looks naaasty! http://www.jpcycles.com/productdetai...fiber%20intake
pricey but if your going for style....
Thanks for saying my bike looks nasty [&:]









 
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i had a bit on my bike too some of us are on a buget but my b i meant no offence
 
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i had a bit on my bike too some of us are on a buget but my b i meant no offence
lol none taken yea $130 CF part is alot for a $12 or $30 plastic part. But it sure looks sexah tho lol.
 
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making real cf parts isn't that hard, and is worth it. but vinyl works well too. For tricky corners, just use a hair drier to make it more flexible and it'll mold andstretcharound it a lot easier.
 
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CF look vinyl is what you are talking about. Real CF has a vacum n resin process it goes through.

Its not to hard, I did the ram air covers, air intakes, and chain guard on my F4. Will be trying it on the rr hugger n chain guard soon.

And look on ebay. I been getting 25' rolls for about $25.
Which seller are you going through? Can you link me up!
 


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