V weave CF 60"W source?

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#1

Im looking for a source to purchase V weave CF at 60" wide. Ive been unable to locate any places that sells (or information period) other than a seller on ebay who has it at 50" wide.

I know the standard way to layup and cut and flip 180* to obtain the V pattern, but after finding out its actually pre-woven, Id like to bypass the hassle of doing it (for anyone who has done it knows its not easy to get right).

Im doing a CF hood for my truck and 50" is not wide enough.

If anyone knows who carries V weave and where I can purchase it, it would be much appreciated.

adam
GMC Syclone #237
GMC Typhoon #1181

#2

60" is going to be harder to find than the V weave!
Check out weavers like T.E.A.M, A&P Braiders or Bally Mills.

#3

IMO, 60" is easy to find for most fabrics. But the “V weave” is what’s difficult, since it’s a useless weave style. Not sure any companies will make a non-standard size of the stuff without buying at least a full roll.

#4

I was sort of waiting for this to be the answer. I would have thought it would be a bit more available due to how the cosmetic look is somewhat popular in the automotive sense of fab work.

riff, thanks for the info, I’ll at least look into those weavers and see if there is any possibility without costing me a gold bar.