Prepreg sheets are already impregnated with epoxy. Next cover the mold with resin before pressing sheets of fiber cloth onto the mold.

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Cutting carbon fiber to size does take some practice.

Making carbon fiber sheets. The next step is to prepare the carbon fiber sheets by cutting them to size and impregnating them with epoxy resin. Prepare the carbon fiber sheets. Note that you don t need to impregnate if you re using prepregs.

For a complete materials list including l. The carbon fiber fabric used in this video is not what you would normal. I walk you through the entire process of making a carbon fiber replica of a part including how to make the mold.

To make carbon fiber part for a vehicle start by purchasing a mold online and coating it with a wax to help the part separate from the mold when it s complete. When the cloth is in place saturate it with resin. This video shows the basics of carbon fiber lay up step by step for vacuum bagging.