Can anybody here do a carbon fiber clutch cover? Not an actual carbon fiber clutch cover but just to look like carbon fiber. I guess a wrap would be the way to go? If this is something i can do myself what is a good kit?
Can anybody here do a carbon fiber clutch cover.
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Justin Taylor
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You could go to a wrap shop for cars
mikerudder
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you could hydro dip as well,
google is your friend for that!
google is your friend for that!
CF vinyl is dirt cheap and putting it on is easy, buy a roll and you have enough to screw it up a couple times.
There’s a self sticking carbon fiber sheet. It’s used on dirtbikes and motorcycle apps.
https://www.google.com/search?q=carbon+fiber+wrap&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari
https://www.google.com/search?q=carbon+fiber+wrap&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari
How do you apply it to a clutch cover in and around the clutch cover securing nuts?
I’ve used window washer fluid with decals to work out air bubbles to the edges. I wonder if a hair dryer would help in the carbon fiber being more flexible.?
I’ve used window washer fluid with decals to work out air bubbles to the edges. I wonder if a hair dryer would help in the carbon fiber being more flexible.?
Im thinking a dip would be best at this point, to fill all nooks and crannies easily..there is a kit you can buy where you dip the part into it. Researching them now.
Yotaismygame
Juiced Saws #GetJuiced
I tried twice and then gave up. Definitely harder than it looks
Haha dam...looks like my kid got ahold of it...just messin w ya...dip seems to be the way to go so far
Yotaismygame
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I had never tried to wrap anything before and didn't really take my time. Became apparent pretty quickly I would have to spend a good amount of time on it and that wasn't happening.
Yotaismygame
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I ended up painting it black but then replaced it with huskies newest clutch cover
Dam shes clean...what saw is that?
Yotaismygame
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Jred 2065. But it has a 372 top end on it.
Black clutch cover adds 0.873 HP. Carbon fiber look would have added even more with real carbon fiber doubling it
The first cover pictured up there would probably be doable by first hand layup and then followed by vacuum pressing a layer of thin fine twill weave carbon fiber (expensive) and laminating epoxy on to it, the second one would be more difficult with the letters an all that.
I would also be possible to produce it entirely in carbon fiber by making a mold, but that would be a complicated, time consuming and expensive project as well, perhaps especially because of the chain adjustment mechanics on the inside.
I would also be possible to produce it entirely in carbon fiber by making a mold, but that would be a complicated, time consuming and expensive project as well, perhaps especially because of the chain adjustment mechanics on the inside.
