I made a Carbon Fiber Smart Car! And it was easier than you'd think
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- Carbon fiber skinning all exterior plastic panels on the Smart fortwo, because, why not?
Carbon fiber might be expensive but I reconded it would still be cheaper than replacing all the broken panels with OEM parts if I did it myself.
I used:
200g carbon weave
SP 115 Resin
![How to Change your Car Interior to Real Carbon Fiber (Carbon fiber Skinning/Wrapping) [DIY]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/GhG9_ptRhwg/mqdefault.jpg)
The blue carbon looks really fantastic. I think the rich and the silly people would have this in a couple of years and pay much money for this.
The blue parts look absolutely insane, maybe with a touch of black tint, the raw carbon would look even better, or maybe some metallic sparkle. I've just discovered your channel and I'm delighted, your craftsmanship is a joy to watch
Thank you very much! This was the first time I experimented with some colour and I must say my mind is already full of ideas for the next project. I think a light coat of metallic paint will be on the cards😁
Amazing job Danie!!! Love the way you fixed this little car.
Thank you!
Maan 👀, it looks incredible, your channel is absolutely insane I must say wow 🙏 keep up the insane content man 💪🏻
Thanks a lot dude!!
Driving around in that car looks like fun. I see them around here once in a while
Excellent... congratulations... regards from Athens Greece...
Thanks!
Love your work and your channel! Cheers from a 928 owner in Switzerland.
Thank you!🦈
Well done again bud. It looks amazing.
Thanks man!
You’re a mad man, I’m subscribing!
Just a little 🤏. Thanks!
Wow absolutely looks amazing that was awesome!
Thank you!
That blue came out really nice.
Thanks it was a moerse gamble😂
Daai tjorrie is so cute.
Awesome video, I will try to replicate it. How long was your carbon fiber fabric roll? I can only find rolls with 1.5m/3m length and 30-50cm width.
curious to see how long the carbon fibre stays looking nice , i suspect the bonding of the resin with the plastic isnt verry good as the plastic acts like teflon , i seen some repairs on these panels and they allways crack again or have the bodyfiller let loose from the plastic
the carbon fiber does look awesome , maibe IF i decide to do the same thing i will make the front and rear piece in carbon while its still mounted together , that should take care of the parts fitting together properly , the thickness of the carbon fiber over the existing panels messes with the connecting points a little
Your accent has been developed through millennia, specifically to say "hardener" to perfection. Cheers.
😂 Cheers!
How much weight did you save?
Really interesting and would never have thought of that. I noticed some panels seemed a bit uneven. Almost like the panel wasn't smooth under the carbon fibre. Was this down to preparation or another reason? Also was the clear coat sprayed on or brushed? I presume you can spray it on like a normal paint job?
Thanks! Yes some panels do show a little unevenness. If I did it again I would spend more time to smooth out the repairs with some filler and put more layers of resin so I can sand it down better before sanding into the carbon. The clear was sprayed on. But another option is to simply polish the resin to a shine
@@BroughBuilt thanks. I’m wondering if it’s worth me doing on the Aston or if the body has too many curves.
You are a good man, you deserve more views and attention, I suggest that you try collaborating with other youtubers and work more on the thumbnail and other platforms of Social media to promote your builds.
Also I am curious to know the status of your Mclaren F1 LM, where is it? And is it road legal?
Many thanks.
Thanks for the kind words! I am still learning a lot about thumbnails and social media (maybe I should get someone who can help?). But thanks for you comment!
I still have it. We are in the process of getting it road registered. All documentation has been handed in. Now I must wait for the red tape. But I still drive it from time to time
Ya Boet.... i like it! (u.k.)
3:08 OMG is that COCAINE?
:D
Would a carbon weave vinyl wrap not have been easier? Just asking.
Probably much easier. But it wouldn't have added strength to the panels
Where do you get your carbon from?
Hi. I got everything from AMT Composite in Johannesburg
@@BroughBuilt awesome! I’ve been looking at them too. They have a branch in Durban as well. Thanks for the info!
@@rushilkisoon cool man. Hope you come right. What project are you going to use it on?
@@BroughBuilt after seeing your McLaren build, I got inspired to create my own replica of a JDM body kit for my Corolla… so I have numerous pictures, which I have used, in combination with the car dimensions to make a rough idea of what I need to form using foam and some printed parts. Then possibly create the final kit in fibreglass, or maybe carbon if it’s feasible.
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So you skinned a whole car 🤣
Jup. Basically