Carbon Fiber Hood

[RX7FD]

Im almost done with my Tamiya R32 with engine detail, the hood is clear so i was thinking to tape a mesh on to it and spray it, but will this work with a spray can? and does anyone know where to get really fine mesh in the chicagoland area? Or should i go and buy carbon fiber decals?

[TheSyndicate]

If you've mastered the mesh method, then why not? But carbon fiber decals might be less of a hassle.

[935k3]

I don't think a spray can will work to well. Check out the latest issue of
Model Cars magazine, there is an article on doing a carbon fiber hood with Scale Motorsport decals.

[Lownslow]

Check Stantons by Lawrence and milwakee(havent been on this street in a while so i dont know how to speel it right) they should carry it if not i can get you some from Past Time hobbies but it aint no where near Chicago

[Snooker]

Originally posted by 935k3
I .... Check out the latest issue of
Model Cars magazine, there is an article on doing a carbon fiber hood with Scale Motorsport decals.

Could you scan and post that?

[Guido]

I wouldn't use the spray can, since you'll need to spray the paint in very thinned fine quantity. I don't think you can get that effect with a spray can. The airbrush can do that. If budget is not an issue, then go the CF-decal way

[flyonthewall]

Here's an example of CF decal. I think it looks quite convincing and when it's had a gloss coat it will look even better. This pic was taken a few days ago when the decal was first applied and has since had the areas around the vents cut out.

[lotus_man]

I'd say use decal, no question. Scal Motorsport stuff is brilliant, but you do need to use decal solution on it. I have a part finished 911GT1 prototype from '96 completetly covered in the stuff, which sounds like a nightmare but actually wasn't that bad. the problem is, it confuses the hell out of my digital camera when I try and photograph it!!!

[Luka3000gt]

Hey fly; how do you cut the carbon fiber decal on the vents cut?

[flyonthewall]

Originally posted by Luka3000gt
Hey fly; how do you cut the carbon fiber decal on the vents cut?

I basically just punctured the area with a blade (the decal was completely dry) and applied generous amounts of decal solution to make it fold over the edges. The louvres had fresh pieces of decal applied. I will try to post a pic of the finished hood tomorrow.

[RX7FD]

Thanks for the help guys. Where can i get this decal solution, and do the wirkles over the vents disapear when decal solution is applied?

[RX7FD]

Hey, Flyonthewall what kind of decal solution did you use on your carbon fiber hood??

[flyonthewall]

Originally posted by RX7FD
Hey, Flyonthewall what kind of decal solution did you use on your carbon fiber hood??

I used Microscale MicroSol - awesome stuff!!! I did manage to get a couple of wrinkles in the decal but i'm not worried adout them coz this isnt going on any model.