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Old 24-07-2011, 12:09 PM
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Im going to be skinning some bits on the new Fiesta with this kit;

http://www.carbonmods.co.uk/Products...CMCFSK300.aspx

Just wondering if anyone has used it before, and if they have any hints or tips regarding using it, as ive never ever used something like this before

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Old 24-07-2011, 04:59 PM
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Never used it but a bit expensive imo, though I get it free, I know the cost is nothing like that even with the other bits with it, pre preg might be better for diy, but you would get a decent finish IF you take your time, most of the already processed stuff I get is the real deal having to be stored at -18C in a freezer, don't like the stuff myself.
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Originally Posted by tabetha
Never used it but a bit expensive imo, though I get it free, I know the cost is nothing like that even with the other bits with it, pre preg might be better for diy, but you would get a decent finish IF you take your time, most of the already processed stuff I get is the real deal having to be stored at -18C in a freezer, don't like the stuff myself.
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if you get it free tabs , you wanna sell me some cheap ,

2x2 twill ideally ,
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not used one of these kits but have used carbon with std GPR resin it moulds very well just take your time with it.
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Cheers chaps, tabs can you recommend anywhere else to look or is it just a case of shopping around? Im an utter novice with this type of stuff.
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How much you after, what EXACTLY do you want to do with it ?
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Originally Posted by -beefy-
if you get it free tabs , you wanna sell me some cheap ,

2x2 twill ideally ,
As I said the stuff I get free is already "cooked"(cured), but welcome to some of that if you want, what size do you need ?
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Does that mean i can still use it for the same purpose as the stuff supplied in the kit above or?

Im going to be using it hopefully on some or all of the following

skinny bumpers
interior strips
headlight surrounds
centre caps
ashtry cover
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Originally Posted by sober_disposition
Does that mean i can still use it for the same purpose as the stuff supplied in the kit above or?

Im going to be using it hopefully on some or all of the following

skinny bumpers
interior strips
headlight surrounds
centre caps
ashtry cover
grill
Not the stuff I get free, as it's already cured(used), but I'll pop up to a mates in a minute and see what he wants for some cloth so you just add the gel etc to do what the kit does.
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Sounds top that, keep me updated, therell be some beers in it for you
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