Carbon Fiber fender flares

Bertw192 · Dec 5, 2018

mesojdm said: ↑

Starting with the small parts first to test the market for carbon. If the response is positive, I’ll move to the larger stuff (hood/fenders/etc)

First mold layed up.

This is the only carbon we had on hand, it’s your typical 2X2 twill. But I have some 1x1 coming and I think it will look a lot cleaner

Last, there are critical alignment tabs and mounting hardware on the bottom of the stock scoop. This would be too hard to mold into the carbon, so the stock mounting was copied and being 3D printed. It will be fused into the inner layer of resin for a solid mount

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Looks awesome! Did ya'll decide whether you were going to go gloss or matte?

Onemorodeo · Dec 5, 2018

I was going to lay up my own carbon scoop prior to seeing this thread. I think I'll wait now. I like where you're going with the 3d mounting tabs. That is something I wouldn't have been able to do. Looks great so far!

Boricua · Dec 5, 2018

LOOKS AWESOME!!!

MESO · Dec 5, 2018

Bertw192 said: ↑

Looks awesome! Did ya'll decide whether you were going to go gloss or matte?
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Although the gloss coat looks nice, It looks out of place next to the matte sticker on the hood. So we are doing a DRY CARBON version right now to see how we like it.
I think it will be less flashier, more stealth. Although if people like the gloss version, I can always do a batch of those.
It is purdy though

Boricua said: ↑

LOOKS AWESOME!!!

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Thanks!

Boricua · Dec 5, 2018

mesojdm said: ↑

Although the gloss coat looks nice, It looks out of place next to the matte sticker on the hood. So we are doing a DRY CARBON version right now to see how we like it.
I think it will be less flashier, more stealth. Although if people like the gloss version, I can always do a batch of those.
It is purdy though

Thanks!
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Totally agree with you! Having the two options will be best since there will be people like me that don't have/want the matte vinyl for now. The clear coat will also protect the carbon from sun damage. Perhaps once i see the dry carbon matching the matte vinyl i may have to get the stupid vinyl as well...LMAO

Onemorodeo · Dec 5, 2018

mesojdm said: ↑

Although the gloss coat looks nice, It looks out of place next to the matte sticker on the hood. So we are doing a DRY CARBON version right now to see how we like it.
I think it will be less flashier, more stealth. Although if people like the gloss version, I can always do a batch of those.
It is purdy though

Thanks!
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Wow that looks great! Can't wait to see the matte finish! You could always do a sanded gloss finish for the smooth look without the shine.

inksin · Dec 5, 2018

I'm waiting for someone to buy 1 then derp it in the 3rd gen plastidip thread

MESO · Dec 5, 2018

inksin said: ↑

I'm waiting for someone to buy 1 then derp it in the 3rd gen plastidip thread
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Comb · Dec 5, 2018

mesojdm said: ↑

Although the gloss coat looks nice, It looks out of place next to the matte sticker on the hood. So we are doing a DRY CARBON version right now to see how we like it.
I think it will be less flashier, more stealth. Although if people like the gloss version, I can always do a batch of those.
It is purdy though

Thanks!
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Can't wait to see the matte version.

Surgeon · Dec 5, 2018

pinochle · Dec 6, 2018

mesojdm said: ↑

Although the gloss coat looks nice, It looks out of place next to the matte sticker on the hood. So we are doing a DRY CARBON version right now to see how we like it.
I think it will be less flashier, more stealth. Although if people like the gloss version, I can always do a batch of those.
It is purdy though

Thanks!
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Make sure you UV coat that sucka! Otherwise it's going to yellow and crack. Resin + UV =

pinochle · Dec 6, 2018

Looks great, BTW!

SearArtist · Dec 6, 2018

mesojdm said: ↑

Although the gloss coat looks nice, It looks out of place next to the matte sticker on the hood. So we are doing a DRY CARBON version right now to see how we like it.
I think it will be less flashier, more stealth. Although if people like the gloss version, I can always do a batch of those.
It is purdy though

Thanks!
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I spy a custom insert

The gloss finish doesn't blend well with the matte black vinyl, like you said...also, the glare would be a bitch due to the gloss finish.

I'm interested to see what the dry carbon will look like. I tried to wrap mine with a faux carbon fiber vinyl but my wrapping skillz are shit and it didn't turn out well.

Nitori · Dec 11, 2018

If you don't end up making the full hoods I am going to buy a sport hood so I can rock one of those scoops. (I like the gloss BTW)

Funkr · Dec 11, 2018

4x4_Taco said: ↑

I’d be interested in the radio/cluster trim and steering wheel parts in carbon. Basically any interior part in carbon lol.
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I thought about wrapping the trim pieces in a carbon fiber printed vinyl to get that look.

Justintheegreat · Dec 12, 2018

Just take my truck and go to town on it. For the early 2nd gen family. Lol

MESO · Dec 17, 2018

Making the jig so all mounting points will be indexed like factory. The 3D brackets turned out really good

upTOPOverland_Drew · Dec 17, 2018

mesojdm said: ↑

Making the jig so all mounting points will be indexed like factory. The 3D brackets turned out really good

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I have a scoop now! I’ll take it!

maxtherat · Dec 17, 2018

I saw there’s a guy on here making aluminum door sill protectors. Is that a feasible option to make from cf? Looking at the aluminum ones they are really flat and no complex angles. Maybe add some light ribs (3) the length on the protector. I don’t know if any type of texture would be possible just to help with traction when feet are wet. I’d be in for those 100% if it’s doable.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/g-tek-fab-door-sill-protectors-2nd-3rd-gen.306253/

Dragracer_Art · Dec 17, 2018

You need to make CF hoods.
There are a number of us in this thread that will buy one.

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