Best way to prep part for multiple pulls

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#1

Hi, Great forum and plenty of good advice here!

I’m new to the world of composites but wanting to learn so i’m going to work on a small 6" part - its an existing part of a moped and i’m wanting to make multiple carbon fibre pulls from it assuming all goes well.

My questions are:
Whats the best method for closing up the grooves and the slot on the LHS?

Would it be better to get the piece to a high gloss finish or try to achieve that with clearcoat after?

This will he a hand/wet layup btw - all advice welcome!

#2

Anyone? C’mon bet someone has an answer :slight_smile:

Anyways, filler it is and a coat of lacquer!

#3

as for groves use plasticine or modeling clay. You can easily make the flanges with it as well. Wetsanding the filler with 1200 grit will give a decent finish and wax will bring it to high gloss so Your mold will be nice.

#4

Are you trying to use the existing part as the mold or are you going to make a mold from the existing part?

#5

Trying to make a mold from it…

#6

My advise:
there is plenty information in this forum, just be patient and read. use search. Best way to learn something is to read, understand and try. peace