Carbon Fiber Rollbar Hoops

True-Blue · Post by **True-Blue** » Sun Nov 13, 2022 6:39 pm

Carbon roll hoops looking good, I’m wondering if @dave2dogs can hydro dip these?

Fantastic garage set up, and nice choice of vehicles

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Sun Nov 13, 2022 9:35 pm

SPITFUN
Love the hoops . As beardy Jon says .don’t worry about what people say . If you put up things on here, you will be open to opinion. Some will agree. Some won’t . It’s just a case of taking the

with the

I’ve done enough mods to know that . Everyone is entitled to their opinion and for me . Putting things on here is always interesting to see everyone’s opinion, good or bad . As said above
Keep posting…. It’s what this is all about.

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Sun Nov 13, 2022 9:37 pm

NICTRIX
if I had your skills in carbon…. I wouldn’t have to hydro dip

Absolutely love what you’re doing OUTSTANDING

Busterboo · Post by **Busterboo** » Mon Nov 14, 2022 6:59 pm

Are the hoop covers made of carbon fibre, please?

Nictrix · Post by **Nictrix** » Mon Nov 14, 2022 8:26 pm

Busterboo wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 6:59 pm Are the hoop covers made of carbon fibre, please?

If they are the same as mine it is a process called carbon skinning which uses the original parts with carbon fibre cloth laid over the top with multiple layers of clear epoxy resin that is finally polished after flattening. They can be lacquered too.

Busterboo · Post by **Busterboo** » Tue Nov 15, 2022 10:28 am

Like wrapping, then.

Nictrix · Post by **Nictrix** » Tue Nov 15, 2022 2:03 pm

Busterboo wrote: ↑Tue Nov 15, 2022 10:28 am Like wrapping, then.

A little but way more complex and the carbon is proper carbon and not just a sticker. Also not easily removed if at all possible.

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Tue Nov 15, 2022 2:25 pm

Was thinking. Definitely all that you just said … definitely a different skill set for sure . Not tried the carbon skin
But did try wrapping something quite complex at one point. And the wrap ended up in the bin

I can only imagine the skin is at LEAST as difficult.

Nictrix · Post by **Nictrix** » Tue Nov 15, 2022 5:58 pm

Dave 2 dogs wrote: ↑Tue Nov 15, 2022 2:25 pm Was thinking. Definitely all that you just said … definitely a different skill set for sure . Not tried the carbon skin
But did try wrapping something quite complex at one point. And the wrap ended up in the bin
I can only imagine the skin is at LEAST as difficult.

With wrapping you have the option to heat the vinyl and stretch it to overcome awkward shapes. You can't do that when skinning and a bit of thought has to go in to where you start.
I only done 2 sets of trim and hoops as a project over the holidays a few years ago and I don't think I will be rushing to do any more. Quite stressful until the carbon cloth is in place with a coating of epoxy over it.

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Wed Nov 16, 2022 10:51 pm

I believe last time I was in the don't like it camp but this time I give it the

!

Having carbon skinned a few sets now, I confirm what Nictrix says, it is a very time consuming process and does require some skill and you will find issues along the way at least I did! $250 for the two hoops is cheap in my book. Here's mine that I did a while back in a somewhat different carbon pattern:

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I have a spare set of trims in the store and some forged carbon fibre which I keep meaning to do, maybe one day.

spitfun · Post by **spitfun** » Thu Nov 17, 2022 1:50 am

The parts are I believe oem that have been covered with carbon fiber and clear coated.

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Thu Nov 17, 2022 9:34 am

Silverstar wrote: ↑Wed Nov 16, 2022 10:51 pm I believe last time I was in the don't like it camp but this time I give it the !

Having carbon skinned a few sets now, I confirm what Nictrix says, it is a very time consuming process and does require some skill and you will find issues along the way at least I did! $250 for the two hoops is cheap in my book. Here's mine that I did a while back in a somewhat different carbon pattern:

IMG_9629.jpeg

IMG_2313.jpeg

I have a spare set of trims in the store and some forged carbon fibre which I keep meaning to do, maybe one day.

. Nice

… looks good. I intend to dip the interior at some point ( if I can be arsed to strip out the bits ) forge carbon is one choice on my list ,

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