Homemade carbon fiber windscreen

Araitim · Jan 21, 2018

This is my first attempt at making carbon fiber parts. It has some imperfections and some texture that I might address later but, all in all, I'm happy. Used 5 layers of 2x2 twill fabric, epoxy resin along with the vacuum forming method. Tried using only 2 layers, it held its shape just fine but once mounted I think it would have distorted at speed. It took a while to decide on a final shape but I feel that it flows nicely. I sprayed it with a few coats of matte/satin acrylic enamel to match the sheen of the bike. It's not fully mounted in pics. Just sitting on the pegs.

bayotte · Jan 21, 2018

Impressive! What was the cost of materials?

Araitim · Jan 21, 2018

bayotte said:
Impressive! What was the cost of materials?

Thank you. The resin and carbon fiber cloth was about $50. The remaining material is enough to make 2 more wind screens. I had the pump, bags, tubes and sealing tapes.

kuksul08 · Jan 21, 2018

Holy crap, that's great work! I wouldn't have known it's your first time.

BadToTheBown · Jan 21, 2018

kuksul08 said:
Holy crap, that's great work! I wouldn't have known it's your first time.

+1 Nice work, really...

Araitim · Jan 22, 2018

Thank you guys. I'm excited about making more and further understanding the tricks to make it quicker and easier.

mentalist · Jan 22, 2018

well done, looks great, in fact if your making another, I'll have one providing price is right.

thePUNISHER · Jan 22, 2018

Araitim said:
Thank you. The resin and carbon fiber cloth was about $50. The remaining material is enough to make 2 more wind screens. I had the pump, bags, tubes and sealing tapes.

50 BUX? SOLD!?! I'll take it, just tell me where to paypal the monies! LOL j/k. Nice work tho! I might be interested in one for the right price as well.

Araitim · Jan 23, 2018

Thank you. LOL. But i won't be making anymore windscreens untill I get better at the whole carbon fibering process. There are some weave distortion in the tight areas. Once I figure it all out I might make a few to sell.

kuksul08 · Jan 23, 2018

If you're interested, I've got a bunch of prepreg unidirectional in cold storage. I'd rather see it used than thrown out.

Araitim · Jan 23, 2018

kuksul08 said:
If you're interested, I've got a bunch of prepreg unidirectional in cold storage. I'd rather see it used than thrown out.

OH! WOW! I havnt tried prepreg but have read that it can be done without an autoclave. I would like to give it a try. Howmuch did you want for it, howmuch do you have?

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