My DIY Carbon - Kevlar Spark Plug Cover
11-29-2005, 02:25 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JCracer723 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks way too good for your first time.. without mold.. what resin are you using? </TD></TR></TABLE>
First time with carbon fiber or kevlar. It's just a simple overlay. I used regular, old Elmer's fiberglass resin.
I tried messing with some epoxy, but for overlays, it wanted to flatten out too much.
Maybe I'll try some epoxy with a mold.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Si.hatch.92 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks cool! Now can u make one for my B20? Same v/c as an LS!!!
Ill pay lol</TD></TR></TABLE>
I didn't know LS/B20 motors had plug covers! If you'd like, I just need a picture.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CivicBwoy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks good make me one,...how much for shipping??
pm me</TD></TR></TABLE>
Man, I have no idea. Let me perfect this stuff, and I'll let you all know.
Thanks for all the positive feedback!
- Derek
First time with carbon fiber or kevlar. It's just a simple overlay. I used regular, old Elmer's fiberglass resin.
I tried messing with some epoxy, but for overlays, it wanted to flatten out too much.
Maybe I'll try some epoxy with a mold.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Si.hatch.92 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks cool! Now can u make one for my B20? Same v/c as an LS!!!
Ill pay lol</TD></TR></TABLE>
I didn't know LS/B20 motors had plug covers! If you'd like, I just need a picture.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CivicBwoy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks good make me one,...how much for shipping??
pm me</TD></TR></TABLE>
Man, I have no idea. Let me perfect this stuff, and I'll let you all know.
Thanks for all the positive feedback!
- Derek
11-29-2005, 05:05 AM
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Good stuff man. I know how hard this can be, I tried it on my door pillars. It looked ok from a far. But the resin would kinda chunk up. I never thought about using the fiber glass resin. There is a web sit I used to go to and get a yrd of carbon fiber for like $35. If I find it I'll let you know.
11-29-2005, 05:51 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by D-Rob »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I didn't know LS/B20 motors had plug covers! If you'd like, I just need a picture.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well.... they don't. One of the things I hate about my LS is that dirt and rocks get all down in that spark-plug area. If you figure-out a nice looking way to add one, I'd jump right on this boat. I wonder if anyone has done it yet...?
I didn't know LS/B20 motors had plug covers! If you'd like, I just need a picture.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well.... they don't. One of the things I hate about my LS is that dirt and rocks get all down in that spark-plug area. If you figure-out a nice looking way to add one, I'd jump right on this boat. I wonder if anyone has done it yet...?
11-29-2005, 11:22 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by carbonall »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what kinda epoxy where you using that it would not flatten out?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I didn't use epoxy on this. I used resin.
When I tried some epoxy, it DID flatten out. Right now, I'm in the process of making a mold, that way, I CAN use epoxy, which, from what I hear, will have a much nicer finish.
I didn't use epoxy on this. I used resin.
When I tried some epoxy, it DID flatten out. Right now, I'm in the process of making a mold, that way, I CAN use epoxy, which, from what I hear, will have a much nicer finish.
11-29-2005, 11:30 AM
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hmm... if you go with epoxy use west system, I have had tons of success with it. I was confused cause epoxy is resin 
If you need help IM me. I do this for a living and have over 5,000 parts under my belt. Be glad to help out
If you need help IM me. I do this for a living and have over 5,000 parts under my belt. Be glad to help out
11-29-2005, 11:32 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by carbonall »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> epoxy is resin </TD></TR></TABLE>
Whoops.
See? I'm still learning.
Thanks for the clarification.
- Derek
Whoops.
See? I'm still learning.
Thanks for the clarification.
- Derek
11-30-2005, 05:36 AM
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I'm sure we have some LS valve cover(s) around for you to make one for the B20 then. I'm pretty sure Don has an LS valve cover. Maybe I should get a kevlar one and powdercoat the VC the burnt orange.
11-30-2005, 07:55 AM
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Re: (D-Rob)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by D-Rob »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">First time with carbon fiber or kevlar. It's just a simple overlay. I used regular, old Elmer's fiberglass resin.
I tried messing with some epoxy, but for overlays, it wanted to flatten out too much.
Maybe I'll try some epoxy with a mold.
I didn't know LS/B20 motors had plug covers! If you'd like, I just need a picture.
Man, I have no idea. Let me perfect this stuff, and I'll let you all know.
Thanks for all the positive feedback!
- Derek</TD></TR></TABLE>
good man,.....keep me informed
I tried messing with some epoxy, but for overlays, it wanted to flatten out too much.
Maybe I'll try some epoxy with a mold.
I didn't know LS/B20 motors had plug covers! If you'd like, I just need a picture.
Man, I have no idea. Let me perfect this stuff, and I'll let you all know.
Thanks for all the positive feedback!
- Derek</TD></TR></TABLE>
good man,.....keep me informed
