I believe this is my duct!! AJ- thank you so much for making this for me even though like you said it’s “discontinued”. I didn’t realize it was as intense of a process as it was until watching this and my mind is blown. Huge thanks to you again for making me one of my long time dream parts. I can’t wait for you to see it on my M3 all finished up!!
Imagining the work that would have gone into the plug - pattern to make the mold, before making actual part, is enough to justify your reasoning of economics… Great looking product!
If you are not infusing...you cannot understand the complexity of these kind of infusion setups.great job man..keep it up! Deffo pre-preg range of complexity on that one.
Very instructive indeed. And very business focused. My take is that if the customer wants it and is willing to pay my time: effort, knowledge and profit, then I would make whatever part he/she wants. I think that in this line of business mold is almost 70%… a bad mold is a stopper even if you have best infusion equipment. It is like preping a car before paint. Would love to see tips and process in making molds.
I wouldn't even consider that part for fab and I understand why you stopped. I'd bet you can make 2-5 diffusors in the same amount of time and sell them for exponentially more money. A lot of people assume the part is small so it should be cheaper and this is a perfect example of why that isnt the case.
Man you should really look into making parts for the BMW E82 1 series platform. Not a lot of aftermarket support on carbon fiber parts & a lot of enthusiasts. Narrow body front fenders, doors & rear seat delete would be a great products to sell. Great content BTW, I really appreciate it.
Thats a Fantastic duct with a Capital F! I tried making a couple of parts at home, while the quality was adequate, theres a silly amount of plastic to be disposed at the end of it all!! I really, really want to make and use more CF/Fiberglass products while using minimal or no plastic. Thoughts, Anyone?
I've been watching your channel for a few years now.... great stuff, fantastic content and final product.... However could you please do a video on making moulds.
Hey AJ, what is your sequence for mold preparation- Do you use a dedicated mold cleaner before the release agent? And more importantly, what and why do you spray into the mold before the layup? Thank you, the videos are a great help!
Out of curiosity, how come you don’t use prepreg? I switched over from wet layup and infusion and it is just sooooo much easier and time effective. Especially on these complex parts. It’s not even close. Awesome work! Keep it up and thanks for sharing!
Not cost effective when this is the only part prepreg would benefit that I do. I’d need a freezer, along with a whole new oven to achieve hotter temps.
@@ajhartmanaero I figured that would be your answer. Of course the oven would be the big issue, luckily I had my powdercoat oven because that is what keeps a lot of people out of prepreg and it certainly looks a lot more expensive at first. However, once you take into account the huge time savings, resin costs, much much less waste, perfect parts every time, etc, etc it has ended up being significantly cheaper over time. And like I say, the labor is the big one. It’s not even in the same ballpark on time savings. Thanks for sharing! You do a great job.
could you do a video on making a custom air box for a 1984 honda v30 magna VF500c? Preferably one that uses a generic car air filter and has a simple flash arrester? tnx.
Have you thought about doing prepreg or is the set up cost not worth it ? I couldn't do it because of the cost because I don't have a client base I'm just getting started, so I built a shop like yours thank you for the oven video. My oven works very well I have made a couple rear defusers for 99-04 mustang they are just nice to look at not a high functioning one like yours I will shoot you a email to get prices on your mold Thank you for what you do hopefully we can get you higher up in the TH-cam algorithm. Might look to your suppliers to see if they might sponsor your videos I would buy there products to at least try in my shop ,I can't argue with your results. I use Carbon Envisions right now.
No kidding, that was a lot of prep work for the complex shape. I notice you use a tape to stop the carbon weave fraying - looks to be more like thin tissue tape than a masking tape and looks to become part of the composite matrix - can you share some details on what tape your using and experience with alternatives. Great videos BTW
My Carbon fiber rims on my BMW S1000RR has some cracks on the seem in between the spokes and I would like to use something to repair them back to show room quality! Can I use what you use to fix these (BMW CLAIMS THAT THEY ARE ONLY COSMETIC BLEMISHES BUT HUNDREDS OF US HAVE THE SAME ISSUE) Thanks for any advice you might be able to share.
Potentially. I’m not that familiar with chopped carbon and would just be another material I’d need to buy and store and test for such a low volume part.
i love this stuff AJ, I think molding smaller more intricate parts is probably more valuable to the typical weekend warrior. You can always look at it this way: Making and selling smaller parts may not turn a direct profit, but acting as a loss-leader they get your name out there, and time-lapsing the process for the sake of a YT video hopefully returns you some ad revenue as well. I'd consider more branding decals and stickers/swag, to get your brand spread far and wide! keep up the good work!
Wouldn’t Pre Preg with parts of this size be a significant advantage? Being able to vacuum and run through a bake cycle. Pre Preg is more expensive but in my experience beats the layup/Setup of resin infusion.
Quick question is the layer of breather necessary ? It suppose to absorb all the excess, but I’m going to run vacuum lines similar to your setup . I’m not to sure if that’s the proper term .
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I believe this is my duct!! AJ- thank you so much for making this for me even though like you said it’s “discontinued”. I didn’t realize it was as intense of a process as it was until watching this and my mind is blown. Huge thanks to you again for making me one of my long time dream parts. I can’t wait for you to see it on my M3 all finished up!!
Imagining the work that would have gone into the plug - pattern to make the mold, before making actual part, is enough to justify your reasoning of economics…
Great looking product!
If you are not infusing...you cannot understand the complexity of these kind of infusion setups.great job man..keep it up! Deffo pre-preg range of complexity on that one.
Wow, that is a lot of work. Shows the pride you take in your part making!
Very instructive indeed. And very business focused. My take is that if the customer wants it and is willing to pay my time: effort, knowledge and profit, then I would make whatever part he/she wants. I think that in this line of business mold is almost 70%… a bad mold is a stopper even if you have best infusion equipment. It is like preping a car before paint. Would love to see tips and process in making molds.
Great to show this. I can make a carbon roof quicker than a set of brake dust sheilds. Less money- more work dosnt pay the utility bills 😔
Yeah, thats the unfortunate deal some parts fall into.
Thank you for taking the time to explain it's precious
I dig the vest.
Do you have a video for creating a mold? Even a simple one for someone just getting started.
I wouldn't even consider that part for fab and I understand why you stopped. I'd bet you can make 2-5 diffusors in the same amount of time and sell them for exponentially more money. A lot of people assume the part is small so it should be cheaper and this is a perfect example of why that isnt the case.
Yup. Part of the reason for making this was to get that point across.
Great video. You know your story with CF. Thanks for your time.
Man you should really look into making parts for the BMW E82 1 series platform. Not a lot of aftermarket support on carbon fiber parts & a lot of enthusiasts. Narrow body front fenders, doors & rear seat delete would be a great products to sell.
Great content BTW, I really appreciate it.
Thats a Fantastic duct with a Capital F!
I tried making a couple of parts at home, while the quality was adequate, theres a silly amount of plastic to be disposed at the end of it all!! I really, really want to make and use more CF/Fiberglass products while using minimal or no plastic.
Thoughts, Anyone?
What do you use for the premold coating? I assume it is a clear gel coat of some kind. The finish on your parts is amazing.
Such a cool guy and video. Can I ask what spray are you useing to hold the fiber in place?
of course it makes sense 👍
great work all in all 👍
part looks awsome
Hi AJ, on point with explanation...it's a tough one for sure...great work..enjoy the clips...Thx
I've been watching your channel for a few years now.... great stuff, fantastic content and final product.... However could you please do a video on making moulds.
th-cam.com/video/4QQarDz_mLM/w-d-xo.html
Hey AJ, what is your sequence for mold preparation- Do you use a dedicated mold cleaner before the release agent? And more importantly, what and why do you spray into the mold before the layup? Thank you, the videos are a great help!
Do you get bridging where the individual pieces overlap on the surface, or, does the vacuum pressure take care of that?
Out of curiosity, how come you don’t use prepreg? I switched over from wet layup and infusion and it is just sooooo much easier and time effective. Especially on these complex parts. It’s not even close. Awesome work! Keep it up and thanks for sharing!
Not cost effective when this is the only part prepreg would benefit that I do. I’d need a freezer, along with a whole new oven to achieve hotter temps.
@@ajhartmanaero I figured that would be your answer. Of course the oven would be the big issue, luckily I had my powdercoat oven because that is what keeps a lot of people out of prepreg and it certainly looks a lot more expensive at first. However, once you take into account the huge time savings, resin costs, much much less waste, perfect parts every time, etc, etc it has ended up being significantly cheaper over time. And like I say, the labor is the big one. It’s not even in the same ballpark on time savings. Thanks for sharing! You do a great job.
could you do a video on making a custom air box for a 1984 honda v30 magna VF500c? Preferably one that uses a generic car air filter and has a simple flash arrester? tnx.
People can’t expect you to work for nothing it’s your livelihood
have you ever molded the wing of an aircraft and made a carbon copy?
Have you experimented with smooth-on silicone bagging to cut costs on consumables?
Have you thought about doing prepreg or is the set up cost not worth it ? I couldn't do it because of the cost because I don't have a client base I'm just getting started, so I built a shop like yours thank you for the oven video. My oven works very well I have made a couple rear defusers for 99-04 mustang they are just nice to look at not a high functioning one like yours I will shoot you a email to get prices on your mold Thank you for what you do hopefully we can get you higher up in the TH-cam algorithm. Might look to your suppliers to see if they might sponsor your videos I would buy there products to at least try in my shop ,I can't argue with your results. I use Carbon Envisions right now.
Do you have a video on how to make those molds? I need help on learning to make one.
Wow so much time to prep the part so the price should worth the time spent :) Nice
No kidding, that was a lot of prep work for the complex shape. I notice you use a tape to stop the carbon weave fraying - looks to be more like thin tissue tape than a masking tape and looks to become part of the composite matrix - can you share some details on what tape your using and experience with alternatives. Great videos BTW
Yeah link in description to a video exactly how I do it.
Noice. I was always just making them from frp. I used to make them for nissan s13s and s14s.
uhhh! this looks familiar lol. like straight away!
My Carbon fiber rims on my BMW S1000RR has some cracks on the seem in between the spokes and I would like to use something to repair them back to show room quality! Can I use what you use to fix these (BMW CLAIMS THAT THEY ARE ONLY COSMETIC BLEMISHES BUT HUNDREDS OF US HAVE THE SAME ISSUE) Thanks for any advice you might be able to share.
I need Skyline R32 GT-R N1 front bumpervents, which are kind of similar, but smaller. Any possibility to have those made? ^_^
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Have you thought about bringing it back but only as a chopped carbon? Wouldn’t that make it faster and easier to make?
Potentially. I’m not that familiar with chopped carbon and would just be another material I’d need to buy and store and test for such a low volume part.
Looks awesome!
I think I am going to get one of those vests.....and fill it up with 10mm wrenches and sockets. As many as I can fit in there.
What type of clear coat do you paint the parts before the CF?
i love this stuff AJ, I think molding smaller more intricate parts is probably more valuable to the typical weekend warrior. You can always look at it this way: Making and selling smaller parts may not turn a direct profit, but acting as a loss-leader they get your name out there, and time-lapsing the process for the sake of a YT video hopefully returns you some ad revenue as well. I'd consider more branding decals and stickers/swag, to get your brand spread far and wide! keep up the good work!
Nice job man 😎👌
Wouldn’t Pre Preg with parts of this size be a significant advantage? Being able to vacuum and run through a bake cycle. Pre Preg is more expensive but in my experience beats the layup/Setup of resin infusion.
Some parts yeah but makes no sense to set up for pre preg (storage and oven to reach hotter temps) just for one part.
How do you make a mold like that but round ????
Amazing work AJ, I would love a bonnet for a Mercedes CLK and the people that would like it,
So i want the same pare for my 2012 charger how much it will cost me
I suppose the trickiest move is to split it off the mold because of such a shape 😬 do you use air or it just comes off easily?
No. Popped out on its own pulling the consumables off.
Thats cool man
Are the 05-09 Mustang headlight carbon blanks in the same boat as these where they just didn’t make financial sense to offer on the website?
They are a little easier since they don’t have the duct. I only sold like 2 or 3 pairs of those ever.
What adesive do you use for layers?
Quick question is the layer of breather necessary ? It suppose to absorb all the excess, but I’m going to run vacuum lines similar to your setup . I’m not to sure if that’s the proper term .
I don’t use breathers in this one.
Good day I have some fishing reel clamps I want you to build for me how can I get in touch with you
Hi.. do you have any website.? How to order ?
id really like to see how you made the plug and mold
Check a few videos back. Different part but same concept.
Do you male any parts for fc rx7's? I'd definitely be in the market for some of your work after seeing this. Please lmk
I don’t. Sorry.
How did you cut carbon fibre without strain seperate in edges 🤔
Use an abrasive cutting wheel.
How is the mold made
How to make headlight mold?
you need a laser CNC to cut our your parts
No. I don’t.
What's a headlight duck
Send the mould to Asia parts done cheap only joking cheers for the vid would of tried to do in one or two pieces thanks for the tip
do you ever de gas your resin
No
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Fast forward videos suck!
Play it on slow speed