Hello all,
Trying to find a resin to make similar CF parts : http://www.whitebrothers.com/2007/_atv/exhaust/carbon_pro/carbonpro.html
Temperature can reach 800, I think. I also have a similar exhaust wich I need to reinforce (the CF structure), but not able to find the correct laminating resin.
Can anyone help ?
TXs
Do these cans actually use the CF skin as the structure?
What I mean is, are they really exposed to exhaust gas?
Generally CF cans, the CF is a decorative outer layer not what the whole thing is made from.
Its also spaced off the metal inner.
Ultra-high temp resin isnt clear AFAIK. Its areospace stuff so no need to see the CF weave. Its also priced to match.
It doesnt cure at room temperature either, you need an curing oven.
All that prob. isnt much good to you but you need to investigate how the item you want to copy is really made before you spend twice as much to reproduce it.
Good luck buddy.
well, one, most after market cans are straight perferated pipes, and packing. So the CF doesn’t SEE the actual exhaust temps. Two, after a few years, they always start to delam and degrade.
I really don’t know if there are any good clear epoxies that can stay up in temp that high, and stay good.
Thanks for your answers.
CF is effectively only decorative but altough exposed to high temperature (or higher than common applications).
I wasn’t able to find extra high temp (also for my own knowledge) , I’ll let you know if I do.
This post is not for copying, just need to reinforce a existing part.
So does it need to be clear resin then?
If its not for laminating, you’ll have a heap of choices.
Some types of metal matrix epoxy adhesives will take that temp no worries. A black exhaust manifold putty is available too.
Is the repair internal or external?
Any chance of a pic to show what you mean?
BTW I wasnt trying to say that no epoxy will do that. But getting a clear laminating resin would be difficult and expensive.
I had a twin-turbo Lexus. The turbos were little Hitachi CT12As (IIRC!).
The turbine wheels are ceramic and they are epoxied onto the end of the shaft! Those little fellas spin at 150,000RPM (2500 revs per second) easy, at over 900*C!
Was still on the original turbines when I sold it with about 95,000kms on it.
That is some seriously good adhesive to do that.