Doing Carbon Fiber Overlays Myself - $300 Worth of Parts for $30!

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  • @Nickjoenap
    @Nickjoenap  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Help support my channel and the build by checking out my merch! nickjoenap.creator-spring.com/

  • @IdEk5627
    @IdEk5627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Epoxy resin creates heat once it is mixed with a hardener. Also u need to know ur working time or set time and ur cure time. Also making very large batches creates so much heat that the epoxy will cure faster in the cup so only mix how much u need per part or less.

    • @jayethompson3414
      @jayethompson3414 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Could u put the cup in an ice bath to extend the working time?

    • @IdEk5627
      @IdEk5627 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jayethompson3414 I would just get a longer setting epoxy then.

    • @Henryb869
      @Henryb869 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you use any resin?

  • @aaronlehman9549
    @aaronlehman9549 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Looks wayyyy better than fake carbon fiber wraps

  • @myoneblackfriend3151
    @myoneblackfriend3151 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It’s great that you did this. Many of us watching have projects that we want to do ourselves and we’ll make mistakes too. I am glad that you stuck with it and figured it out.

  • @Mystachao2
    @Mystachao2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Exactly the type of tutorial I’m looking for. Looks great!

  • @DingoZed
    @DingoZed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    For plastics, I had great luck with 3M 77 Spray Adhesive. *Also to mention, I believe you accelerated the curing exothermal reaction process too fast while trying to remove bubbles. The intense heat is probably what warped the cup.

    • @Nickjoenap
      @Nickjoenap  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah I actually just did this again recently on my mirrors and used that adhesive. It works great

  • @TheFlexxGarage
    @TheFlexxGarage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome job my man! I had to repair a cracked carbon wing for my R8 and same thing, I let the resin mixture sit and it hardened up. Lol. Lesson learned but once you get the hang of it, it’s actually pretty easy to do. The repair came out awesome and it’s the same steps as your overlays. Again. Awesome job!

  • @colossalbigfoot256
    @colossalbigfoot256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I don’t know why more people don’t do this that want the look but don’t care about spending $300 per piece. Plus it does strengthen so to those who say it’s a waste it is not. Turned out great.

    • @Ozaneee
      @Ozaneee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah the pieces in this video if it was made fully from carbon fibre it's literally useless because it's just some detail things that doesn't make the car strong or rigid. And even if people said it'll be lighter, yes it'll be lighter but only for a several hundred of grams. And it'll cost you 1$ per Gram

  • @joelthomas79
    @joelthomas79 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Don’t worry about bubbles in the cup.
    Also, don’t use foam brushes they cause bubbles. Great job btw.
    Some people use chip brushes but those can leave bristles. I hot glue the chip brushes near the handle to prevent that.

  • @johnnycashh7148
    @johnnycashh7148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Really cool man, came out great for cheap. Might have to try this on a splitter.

  • @Kultbeno
    @Kultbeno 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This man is a genius holy shit looks like ima have to do this with my frs interior pieces tired of using plasti dip n clear coat shit don’t last

  • @wolffmanjack4743
    @wolffmanjack4743 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. 👍🏻 I was looking at wrapping my interior and fender flares, but I would much rather do this.

  • @nkonie7177
    @nkonie7177 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Utube did it’s thing again & I learned great stuff today. Great video bro!

  • @Garage-97
    @Garage-97 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It actually looks really nice. Good work

  • @williamanderson1798
    @williamanderson1798 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good work kid. You should be proud of your work

  • @thenotoriousflip4275
    @thenotoriousflip4275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Someone else mentioned it and they're exactly right.
    The reason the cup shrank was because the epoxy "cooked off"
    As I'm sure you know, Epoxy resin is exothermic (creates heat as it cures) you created a prime situation for this by heating the resin to get the bubbles out AND by having so much in the cup for an extended period.
    Seems like you figured out a solution on your own by mixing individual batches.
    Also, a safer (and more effective) way to remove the bubbles is to put them into a vacuum chamber- doesn't need to be anything fancy.. something like a large pickle jar works perfectly fine for a makeshift chamber.

    • @Nickjoenap
      @Nickjoenap  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks I will keep that in mind for next time

    • @Deedar95
      @Deedar95 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How would it work in a jar?

    • @carrolbrooks2143
      @carrolbrooks2143 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Deedar95 You'd have to connect a vacuum through the lid.

  • @billyhighfill
    @billyhighfill 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Thanks for sharing

  • @ricardozafra241
    @ricardozafra241 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Niceeee ! 🔥 will definitely be trying this

  • @chriszuest114
    @chriszuest114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic Video Sir. Now I wanna do my ST :)

    • @Nickjoenap
      @Nickjoenap  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, go for it! It looks great

  • @Super5150crazy
    @Super5150crazy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Couple of quick questions.What is the size of the fabric and how much was it? Where did you get it from? I want to do my center console in my 2000 em1.

  • @bdbincorporated
    @bdbincorporated 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When makin epoxy countertops, they use alcohol and mist it over to get the bubbles out

  • @murrayphoto819
    @murrayphoto819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You need to follow the directions for epoxy mixing and mix the proper amount of hardener so you can have the right cure time

    • @storcutt72
      @storcutt72 ปีที่แล้ว

      it's not rocket science.😎

  • @HeadsUP253
    @HeadsUP253 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    great job man! nice way to kill some free time and make some changes of the engine bay and interior

  • @paulweston8184
    @paulweston8184 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You put the resin in hot water to remove the bubbles. The heat caused the resin to rapidly cure resulting in an exothermic reaction which caused the cup to melt. I did this once.

  • @BlackPrint27
    @BlackPrint27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    “Bug got stuck in it “ jurassic Park 32 in 934000 years from now.

  • @garydeandeery
    @garydeandeery 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m doing the same Iv seen many do spray tack or resin tack Iv done both no different have you tried adding abit if yours doesn’t fit all the way round?? I did a steering wheel and was hard to get it straight all the way round so doing cuts so it would go but just a little bit was cut to short so think cut little strip to cover both edges

    • @Nickjoenap
      @Nickjoenap  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah i added some in some places and just layered resin and sanded it smooth and it didn’t look too bad

  • @rawrtravisrawr
    @rawrtravisrawr 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how are the pieces holding up? looks like you used craft epoxy which i heard gets cloudy from normal weather heat or even engine bay heat

  • @garydeandeery
    @garydeandeery 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My resin was the same did the right mix then Ment to wait 1 1/2 hour to lay but it went hard lol Found out polyester resin was 25mins till hard

    • @Deedar95
      @Deedar95 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      1.5hrs till you apply or 1.5 till you reapply

  • @billy10289
    @billy10289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How did you remove the chrome door handle trim pieces? Thanks in advance

    • @Nickjoenap
      @Nickjoenap  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Put a small screw driver in the small section closest to the front of the car and pry that clip out. Once that’s out you can just pull and it should come out

  • @eddiev2767
    @eddiev2767 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video, what kind of car in the background?

  • @marcstreiff6067
    @marcstreiff6067 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you apply the weave you must press it down but not stretch it.. Stretching is why you're getting wavy effect, it's disrupting the pattern weave..

  • @iirohity
    @iirohity 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice .

  • @cobra9435
    @cobra9435 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What scaler did you use?

  • @lexotic_RC350
    @lexotic_RC350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good instructions I think I'm going to do my engine covers myself it doesn't look hard. Had a guy wanting 2,000$ to overlay everything in my engine bay .

    • @chrisasaurus
      @chrisasaurus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is pricey due to material and lots of time, try it yourself and you’ll understand why. Yes could be cheaper if you do it yourself

    • @lexotic_RC350
      @lexotic_RC350 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Chris Valle I got a quote of 1,700$ so I'm going to do it myself . It doesn't look hard once you watch the videos.

  • @richyvillarruel6059
    @richyvillarruel6059 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What sand paper did you use grit wise ?

  • @DaBuGzLiFe
    @DaBuGzLiFe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should try the engine cover 🤔

  • @gazza8596
    @gazza8596 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks sick

  • @Voke_Roblox
    @Voke_Roblox หลายเดือนก่อน

    i think this is better since it has a carbon fiber texture

  • @JosrRocks
    @JosrRocks ปีที่แล้ว

    Where to order the carbon from online?

  • @quentinulysses8237
    @quentinulysses8237 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a smart fuckin guy. This is gonna save me $700 on interior stick ons

  • @hektik_man6524
    @hektik_man6524 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    if you keep the resign in the cup or contain it will go off quicker as the more there is the quicker it goes off the slightest bit of heat will set of the reaction and this stuff can get so hot it can light things on fire trust me i have seen it will my own eyes my dam bin caught on fire

  • @franchise-pj6ow
    @franchise-pj6ow ปีที่แล้ว

    I never weigh the 2 parts of resin. I use a measuring cup , not all parts are equal in weight !

  • @thatguy4579
    @thatguy4579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where did you buy the actual carbon fiber fabric or sheet?

    • @Nickjoenap
      @Nickjoenap  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ebay

    • @usernameunk
      @usernameunk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nickjoenap link?

    • @FrankieM99
      @FrankieM99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@usernameunk same I need link

  • @Twinturbomach
    @Twinturbomach 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    For the 3rd coat did you brush it on?

    • @Nickjoenap
      @Nickjoenap  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah i brushed it on and also tried pouring it on but it ended up looking the same. just have to sand and polish to make it smooth

  • @ngarmy6602
    @ngarmy6602 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where to order carbon fiber in europe

  • @andygarcia2269
    @andygarcia2269 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you get the carbon fiber overlay?

  • @jeffreydeeds2786
    @jeffreydeeds2786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Actually the interior pieces in the st3 focus are carbon and they cost like 800 all together

    • @mediocrefloridaman
      @mediocrefloridaman ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not sure what you mean. I've got an st3 and don't see carbon fiber anywhere.

    • @Datttsnake
      @Datttsnake ปีที่แล้ว

      Only some ST3s had that Carbon Interior package

  • @bake162
    @bake162 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you heated the cup with hot water probably caused it to harden (exotherm) too fast

  • @pelsunyt3859
    @pelsunyt3859 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you get the carbon fiber roll?

  • @gustavopalacios7410
    @gustavopalacios7410 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where dis you buy the carbon fiber wrap?

  • @FullThrottleBHP
    @FullThrottleBHP 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any word on how its holding up? Really wnat to try this but heard some people saying it will seperste due to heat in the cabin.

    • @Nickjoenap
      @Nickjoenap  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      They’ve held up great, although the ones I did on my mirrors separated some in the sun. I’m a lot more experienced with carbon now and if you sand and clean the surface, and then use gel coat before laying the carbon and resin it should be a lot more durable and permanent lasting than the spray adhesive

    • @FullThrottleBHP
      @FullThrottleBHP 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Nickjoenap I really appreciate the quick response and all the great info. Really great video and not many people doing it on yt.
      Thinking I'm gonna give it a try but will certainly look into the gel coat to bond the two materials.
      Liked and subscribed!

    • @devinpariag1574
      @devinpariag1574 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@NickjoenapHey can you recommend a good gel coat? I was about to do this adhesive on my front lip but don’t want it to lift after awhile. My lip is already black probably just need to scuff it up with 80 grit

  • @brandolifts7928
    @brandolifts7928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What did you wet sand with?

    • @Nickjoenap
      @Nickjoenap  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      1500 grit or more

  • @caraudio7632
    @caraudio7632 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Use a torch to get ur bubbles

  • @hypebeastqc5051
    @hypebeastqc5051 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where the carbon come from /wed sites?

  • @coverup7428
    @coverup7428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Carbon-fibre reinforced plastic trim(sorry couldn’t resist it;) Although nice results.

  • @murrayphoto819
    @murrayphoto819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The bubbles need to be removed before the epoxy dries. Just apply heat before it dries. They will not be able to be sanded out

  • @jameslee1374
    @jameslee1374 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Soo.. i know the material is real CF but it feela like a different way to wrap it.
    The difference is , the cf is permanent, looks 1000% betterb where wrap is sticker, But if u knock on the cf pieces its still plastix with cf look .
    Unless hes modling it ans making cf parts, my bad as i didnt watching the whole video.
    Either way, this method is way better then
    does it justice vs wrap

  • @MrEpool86
    @MrEpool86 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you can not drip it in the hot water to avoid the bubble dude...the best way is put in the vacuum chamber

  • @misaeltumax2346
    @misaeltumax2346 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Better if you use Dixie cups instead plastic

    • @Nickjoenap
      @Nickjoenap  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i would think the paper would absorb and make the mix wrong

  • @Keepmywifesnameoutyafucknmouth
    @Keepmywifesnameoutyafucknmouth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do you live bro, ide like to touch ya 👍

  • @gioramos2506
    @gioramos2506 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How can I get some of that weave? It looks amazing!

    • @Nickjoenap
      @Nickjoenap  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Search for it on eBay. There’s ton of options. Just make sure it ships in a roll or it’ll be creased

  • @touchep1
    @touchep1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can I send you some pieces to do for me lol

  • @cakesigro
    @cakesigro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey this is probably the coolest CF video i ve watched coming from a beginner stand point. I wanna start with small pieces myself.ive yet to start.where do you buy the resin and hardener? Where do you buy carbon sheets? Help please im very interested in starting to try this! (Been wanting to for a while) . Detailed info would be great!👍 btw you do Instagram. Thx man

  • @just-a-6176
    @just-a-6176 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    can you just spray the resin
    can you just spray thr resin with a spray gun instead

    • @Nickjoenap
      @Nickjoenap  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t think so, it’s pretty thick

    • @just-a-6176
      @just-a-6176 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nickjoenap oh ok i wasnt sure if you could use some kind of thinner to thin it out or something but overall looks good

    • @IdEk5627
      @IdEk5627 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@just-a-6176 you cant spray epoxy resin in a spray gun. Too high of a viscosity too out into a gun also u cant mix a thinner into it or u will change how the epoxy hardens and cures

    • @just-a-6176
      @just-a-6176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@IdEk5627 oh ok so is not the same as epoxy paint

  • @dkrawk8309
    @dkrawk8309 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Did I see this correctly?
    You just put carbon cloth over the original parts and put the parts back in?????????

  • @3dmixer552
    @3dmixer552 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why don't you just hydro dip it? It's easier and cheaper

    • @Nickjoenap
      @Nickjoenap  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s fake carbon and it looks bad

  • @parallaks
    @parallaks ปีที่แล้ว

    Накосячил. Волокна не ровные по плоскости.

  • @stager70
    @stager70 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    For yourself like beginer its very good 👍🏽
    For customers its terrible, too bad quality, too many mistakes 😖

  • @d1specdrifter
    @d1specdrifter 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    😮stop using cheap dixie cups to mix in. Invest in legit cups for resin mixing.

    • @c2petion
      @c2petion 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      If it works.. why change?

  • @jstrndm945
    @jstrndm945 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you take criticism? May i?

  • @user-xv6yj7rt5z
    @user-xv6yj7rt5z 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ну честно говоря получилось фу фуфу

  • @rickkirby6856
    @rickkirby6856 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    EPIC FAIL!

  • @theedge5584
    @theedge5584 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Carbon fiber overlays defeats the purpose of carbon fiber....The idea is to reduce weight, and strengthen.....

    • @ZedZerps
      @ZedZerps 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But it's way cheaper and if you're not racing or just want the look it is a good inexpensive solution.

    • @theedge5584
      @theedge5584 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ZedZerps FAKE. SRRY NIT INTO THE FAST&FAKE.....RARHER HAVE GO THAN SHOW I GUESS

    • @akhelodad
      @akhelodad ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@theedge5584 not sure if uou realize the majority of pieces people buy thinking they are real carbon fiber are in fact fiberglass wrapped with carbonfiber. unless you are racing competitively the weight you would get from this would make absolutely no difference. It's just as "real" as 80% of carbon wrapped fiberglass most cars are sporting but dont realise.. a guy can go so far as putting one layer of carbon fiber on each side of the fiberglass and you would never know until it broke.

    • @theedge5584
      @theedge5584 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@akhelodad Lol i'm not most......but yep

  • @srtb9409
    @srtb9409 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where you find the carbon fiber?