Finished in standard 2×2 twill pre preg carbon surface ply with a durable high gloss lacquer. Direct replacement incorporating standard clip system and retaining lower bumper brace pick up.
What is pre-preg carbon?
Carbon fibre cloth is pre impregnated with resin and is laminated into the mould, usually applying short bursts of heat assistance to help follow the contours of the mould. The mould is wrapped in a release film and then breather material before being placed into a vacuum bag and 'debaulked' by use of compresor withdrawing all of the air from inside the bag. This ensures the carbon fibre is pushed down into the mould and does not leave any voids. This process is carried out after each ply of material is laminated into the mould. The mould is then placed into an autoclave (high pressure cooker) and the vacuum bag is connected to an air line located inside the clave. Pressures in excess of 100psi along with heat are then applied(both low and high tempretures can be used depending on the materials used). The length of cure cycle is dictated by the type of pre pregnated material used and the structural make up of the moulds themselves.
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