Peter Robinson Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 Guy's and Girls looking for some help please, my old girl has started burning around the exhaust outlet. It has and a Aluminum plate there at the moment but transfers to much heat on long journeys (see attached picture). I want to put carbon fibre sheet there as a shield. Is there anyone who makes these? if not is the sheeting easy to cut to shape? Thank you in advance
Si.Dalziel Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 33 minutes ago, Peter Robinson said: Guy's and Girls looking for some help please, my old girl has started burning around the exhaust outlet. It has and a Aluminum plate there at the moment but transfers to much heat on long journeys (see attached picture). I want to put carbon fibre sheet there as a shield. Is there anyone who makes these? if not is the sheeting easy to cut to shape? Thank you in advance Just make your own. I’m not sure if I used 1 or 2mm CF but it was easy enough to do. 1
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 Indeed, most make their own.
Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 CF is easy to work with. Best to use permagrit cutting discs and files. I bought my tools and material from Easy composites. Something like this in 1mm will be fine- sheet Use PPE to avoid breathing in dust from cutting/sanding it. This tape will stick it on- VHB Tape I've used it for roll bar feet covers and also for an exhaust plate like you wish to make. If you cut a very fine slot in it with a hacksaw, you can carefully open up the shape to pass it round things to avoid removing them etc. 1
Steve (sdh2903) Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 This stuff is really good and easy to work with. You can cut it with decent scissors and the self adhesive stuff is great. https://www.easycomposites.co.uk/carbon-fibre-veneer-sheet 1
BobMet Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 Seconded, I've used it successfully around the exhaust exit too. 1 hour ago, Steve (sdh2903) said: This stuff is really good and easy to work with. You can cut it with decent scissors and the self adhesive stuff is great. https://www.easycomposites.co.uk/carbon-fibre-veneer-sheet 1
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