OK, so I have already ordered the stuff, but was looking for some input or any tips & tricks.
I am going to skin the entire bike, or at least all body parts, with 2x2 twill weave carbon fiber.
I did my homework before ordering and should have way more than enough for they Kat.
It was all online ordering so everyhthing should be here in 2 weeks the latest.
I will try to take as many pictures and document the whole way.
Plans:
I know I have my work cut out for me, but riding season isn't fully upon us yet, and figured I would make the best out of the time until then. I will feel much better about the Kat at bike nights
Now...this will probably add 20ish lbs to the bike, but I'm not going for performance.. and that just means I'll have to find a woman that is 20 lbs lighter
well, lemme know what you think
I am going to skin the entire bike, or at least all body parts, with 2x2 twill weave carbon fiber.
I did my homework before ordering and should have way more than enough for they Kat.
It was all online ordering so everyhthing should be here in 2 weeks the latest.
I will try to take as many pictures and document the whole way.
Plans:
- Sand down just to create a good bonding surface, but not too far as I still need the black b/c w/ only 1 layer of fiber, the underlying color still shows a little.
- Apply resin, let sit for 3ish hours
- Apply Fiber then coat with resin
- Sand Flat, add 2nd coat of resin(think 2 coats on top should be good)
- Sand starting with low grit down to wetsand, then clean.
- Clearcoat with 2-5 layers (suggestions) (using the 2 part activated spray can)
- Sand starting with low grit down to wetsand, then clean.
- Wax and put back together.
I know I have my work cut out for me, but riding season isn't fully upon us yet, and figured I would make the best out of the time until then. I will feel much better about the Kat at bike nights
Now...this will probably add 20ish lbs to the bike, but I'm not going for performance.. and that just means I'll have to find a woman that is 20 lbs lighter
well, lemme know what you think
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