Re: Carbon Fiber Spare tire well sub enclosure
i have no idea how this would work out as a sub enclosure, but if you are of the adventurous type, i can offer some tips as i have done many CF layups (none for stereo euip.) .
try a sample part to familiarize yourself with the process so you dont waste all that carbon.
1. dont lay up on the foam. bondo and spray a high build primer, sanding it to the perfect shape. sand as smooth as possible (1500-2000grit). this will help in release and surface finish. put many coats of carnuba wax on the smooth primer.
2.next spray a light coat of a PVA mold release. clean your gun VERY WELL after shooting this stuff.
3. peel ply release fabric and breather material can be had from Aircraft spruce or similar companies. use one layer of peel ply, be rather generous with the breather. extras resin in the part makes it very brittle.
4. vacuum baggin is easy as long as you can seal well. also, you can get medical grade pumps off ebay for $40.
5. let the vacum pull for about six hours. then get some heat lamps near the part to cure the resin.
6. once the part has been released, let sit in mold to fully cure for about 24 hrs.
7 if you are mounting anything to the cf, like speakers, use aluminum bungs in the holes to act as washers. carbon fails quickly when crushed.
the whole process is obviously more complicated but these are some tidbits i can offer. also i have not proof read this, and take no responsiblity for anything. feel free to PM if you have detailed questions.
also do you happen to know what weave pattern you have? this could make a difference in the ease of lay-up. good luck
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