19oz Carbon Fiber Experiment. Opinions???

[Switchblind360]

Hey guys. I ordered some 19oz 2x2 Twill carbon Fiber to see if its possible to use and how good it looks. This is the same fabric that was used in the B5 RS4 trim.

Tell me, do you like? Can you tell the difference from the standard 6oz or 12oz fabrics that are used for most CF parts, hoods, trunks, trim, mirrors, etc?

[AudiTechS4]

yeah the weave looks different.

[mrpeterparker]

that weave looks sloppy imo

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Terry just doesn't know how to take closeup pictures.

[mrpeterparker]

ahaha... macro mode ftw!!!

[Switchblind360]

Terry just doesn't know how to take closeup pictures.

Yeah I suck. Big time. Can you tell the difference in the pattern or does it look the same?

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I can tell the difference since I look at the stuff all the time.

With pictures from a proper angle it will be a lot easier to show the weave.

I'll take some soon.

[Switchblind360]

I can tell the difference since I look at the stuff all the time.

With pictures from a proper angle it will be a lot easier to show the weave.

I'll take some soon.

You suck! Hey just send me your camera instead.

[Switchblind360]

Maybe I just take pics with my phone instead. It seems to have a feature that compensates for my DT shakes.

[s vier]

looks good. I still love my "B" set you sold me 8 months ago. (regular weave)

[DxC]

how long does it take you to do a set of b5 trim? are you using polyester or epoxy resin? do you coat with a clearcoat?

what is the dimensional change of the part after being coated ... is it significant? ie: a more snug fit?

[TRANS4M]

I can tell a difference since I have a set from you. If you didn't tell me that the difference is a heavier weight weave, I would've thought it was just a color difference or something.

what is the cost difference?

[spa]

its bloody gorgeous stuff!

[Switchblind360]

how long does it take you to do a set of b5 trim? are you using polyester or epoxy resin? do you coat with a clearcoat?

what is the dimensional change of the part after being coated ... is it significant? ie: a more snug fit?

I actually use polyvinyl and PPG clearcote for the interior parts. Exterior parts are SB112 Epoxy + PPG unless they begin as bare ABS, then its polyvinyl/SB112/PPG.

Dimensional change is generally held within plus or minus 1mm with more care taken in spots that need to be considered. For instance, the beltline pieces: the parts that face the interior can be quite thick so long as they are consistent, but the edges of the beltline parts need to be very close to fit correctly.....or the top of the B5 ashtray. Too thick, and it won't close, or will bind upon opening/closing.

This particular fabric is really fat. Therefore the backings are cut down quite a bit in preparation. I am posting because I am thinking of using it, but why bother if you can't tell the difference...you know?

Because of my particular production technique, the bare minimum of kicking out a set of B5 trim is 4 days.

PSSST....trade you a set for those turbos!

[ny02s4]

i like it alot