Where can I find this material?

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#1

Any idea of a source to buy blue texalium 2x2 fabric?

A couple of examples of what I’m talking about:

http://shop.mudhole.com/s.nl/category.248/it.A/id.17206/.f

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KEVLAR-LICENSE-PLATE-FRAME-LIGHT-BLUE-SET-OF-2_W0QQitemZ4620629361QQcategoryZ42611QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Some calll it CF other Kelar twill in blue. I have some overlays i’d like to do in this.

I keep seeing product around but no source for the materials.

Thanks!

#2

i bought one of those from him about 2 years ago. It was the pink one, which was texilum not kevlar.

#3

This looks like coloured Eglass to me…seems an excellent material for cosmetic parts, as its a lot cheaper and more easily availble than carbon fibre.

Chris

#4

The projects I have in mind are far from flat. I got my hands on some Silver Texalium and have found there is no way this material id going to conform to the compound shape I have in mind. I’m busy working on a plug for what will become a gauge pod for my boat. What I want to end up with is a medium to light blue pod that can take the sun beating on it all day long.

I believe I’m looking for some blue Kevlar 2x2 twill fabric to be applied under a UV stable gelcoat system.

I have yet to identify a source for the Kevlar and really don’t know of “the system” that will yield the look, quality, and UV protection required. So I’ve definitely got more questions than answers.

Once I’ve stummbled onto the materials and process, I’m figuring on some small projects and re-attempts. The only thing I’m sure of is I have next to no experience with composites. About all I’ve done is patch holes in boats, snowmobiles, and motorcycle fairings.

#5

Never personally seen blue Kevlar, but have had blue/black Kevlar/Carbon hybrid in the past…possibly quite difficult to find now that carbon is in such short supply though?

I have used silver Eglass that performs very much like real carbon, and I think this is available in blue. For cosmetic parts this can be used with poly gel coat and resin systems, and i think would work very well for your application. Would agree though that the Hexcel made “Texalium” is not of much use for anything other than perhaps flat layups between glass.

Chris