Building Carbon Fiber Parts From Scratch!

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
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Комментарии • 133

  • @GarageFab
    @GarageFab 2 года назад +1

    First video for me. I’ll be watching from here on out. I’ve been wanting to learn fiberglass and carbon fiber for an upcoming RUclips project so this hit the spot. I dig your style! Keep it up, Brother!

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr 2 года назад

    Your attention to details are amazing.

  • @jeffrose3941
    @jeffrose3941 2 года назад +6

    Very cool to see how your ideas are progressing and using different materials to bring your vision to life! Keep up the great work, looks awesome!

  • @brentmchenry9273
    @brentmchenry9273 2 года назад

    Sweeeet build process... taking ur skills up a notch each time u post a video. I like how ur practically critical and realistic with expectations considering resources and time available

  • @bailey7067
    @bailey7067 2 года назад +1

    Really cool seeing your carbon work. Nobody else I watch is doing stuff like this and putting so much detail into their builds

  • @ericsugalsku1826
    @ericsugalsku1826 2 года назад +2

    Your attention to details are amazing. I've been building and playing with trucks my whole life and I appreciate the work you put into these builds.

  • @red1inerr113
    @red1inerr113 2 года назад +24

    A vacuum bag would help your surface finish and reduce your post processing time, but they still turned out decent without.

    • @REAPER3fitty
      @REAPER3fitty 2 года назад

      I made this same suggestion last video. Seems like the move

    • @plus790
      @plus790 2 года назад +1

      Yup. That and a heat gun.

  • @safeteyvalve
    @safeteyvalve 2 года назад +4

    Enjoying your content. Have been wondering about the engine too! Thought about how it’s going and would like, if even, just a few quick sentences about it during your other projects.

  • @ManMrKrazy
    @ManMrKrazy 2 года назад +1

    This is the best not a how to but still a how to video series ever.

  • @abpsd73
    @abpsd73 2 года назад

    When I worked at a fiberglass shop, we used tooling gelcoat to start the molds, usually 2-3 coats so you had some substance to sand/wet sand/polish after separating off the master.

  • @dancornell4062
    @dancornell4062 2 года назад +1

    Austin, I am loving this build! I have an old Mazda B2000 and this is giving me so many ideas!!! Thank you!

  • @killianeastman1233
    @killianeastman1233 2 года назад +1

    Damn bro you killed that project! I'm sure it's there's some pressure tackling new things with all these people watching! Killer bro

  • @edmartini9724
    @edmartini9724 2 года назад +1

    It would be cool if you could see when people hit the like button. For this one, I did it when you were screwing down the carbon pieces on the passenger door, 15:45.

  • @CB-hr6zs
    @CB-hr6zs 2 года назад +3

    These carbon fiber pieces came out so good bro awesome work. Kinda makes u wanna redo the radio carbon fiber piece since there is a lot of fish eyes

  • @tylersmith293
    @tylersmith293 2 года назад

    Have you tried using a roller for molds? When I did fiberglass for yacht hulls we always used roller to get out bubbles. That then vacuum bag for part. Also black hole down screws would look cleaner.

  • @Mitch_B67
    @Mitch_B67 2 года назад

    Hey Austin I've been a subscriber for a few months now, I've followed the build from the beginning and you're doing a great job man. I'm also a toyota guy and have had many Tundra's and tacoma's. I think you're getting better at the carbon fiber, keep it up. I'm also looking for a project, we'll see. Anyway great show. 👍

  • @MonkeyWithAWrench
    @MonkeyWithAWrench 2 года назад +1

    to fix those voids and improve the corners vacuum bag it and use some peel ply. a harbor freight vacuum pump, painters plastic, duct tape and a sheet of sheet metal for the base is great for this. you just lay up your mold, lay down the peel ply, then put it all on top of the metal sheet, then tape down a sheet of plastic over the whole thing and vacuum it down. for your smaller parts, a vacuum sealer for food works too! The peel ply pulls away the excess resin, then the vacuum form pushes the fiber into all the corners and cracks. that will fix your voids and make much stronger parts too. if there is too much resin then as you stress the parts the resin cracks, and the two sides of the crack act like scissors and cut the carbon fibers. Not really an issue for parts that are mainly cosmetic, but it still helps improve the look.
    Also, idk if you have seen this stuff, but that little cover would have been an excellent candidate for forged carbon fiber. Its just chopped tow carbon that is pressed into the mold and cured under pressure from a vice or clamps. it works great! Check it out.

  • @JustinPaul1st
    @JustinPaul1st 2 года назад

    Carbon fibre looking good just one suggestion maybe consider black screws for the carbon sill strips and the fuse box cover...other than that epic my man👍👍👍

  • @Smoothboxnailer
    @Smoothboxnailer 10 дней назад

    Most people wouldn't know where to start on most projects Austin does. You could give him a gum wrapper,a match stick & a lighter and he could probably send a Bud bottle around the moon twice.😆

  • @christopherlmartin25
    @christopherlmartin25 2 года назад +1

    I thought this was gonna just be a simple build bit this is amazing and so different from the earlier content of making custom bumpers. This truck is gonna look so good when it's done.

  • @austin7smith3
    @austin7smith3 2 года назад +2

    Love the carbon work such an inspiration 👍💯

  • @VictorTJerry
    @VictorTJerry 2 года назад

    Honestly, I would give it a good hour stare for the details put to build this. Looks luxury..

  • @IHaveAJosh
    @IHaveAJosh 2 года назад

    I feel you on these... I've got some vids on my channel about making fiberglass molds for parts... it's a challenge. Nice work though!

  • @octosquad.6559
    @octosquad.6559 2 года назад

    To get the best carbon fiber results a vuccum bagg, a low heat oven and minimal resin application is the way to go. Thats what they told me in aerospace school at least.

  • @AllThingsMech
    @AllThingsMech 2 года назад +2

    This is next level, man! Amazing work as usual...those sill plates really set off the interior nicely. Crazy how good you've gotten at this in such a short time.

    • @austinniemela
      @austinniemela  2 года назад +1

      Thanks a ton! Practice makes better haha

  • @rlscustoms
    @rlscustoms 2 года назад

    I’m blown away those door sills came out amazing WOW

  • @plus790
    @plus790 2 года назад +11

    Much better!!! Finally making negative molds! Although you started on a pretty tough one, difficult to remove the original piece when it's surrounded on 5 sides. Now the next step is to get yourself some vacuum bagging supplies. That will take care of your air bubbles and getting the cloth deep into the tight corners. I do have to say it again though...with all the restomodding on the interior you should just repaint the exterior of the truck. The current exterior, while cool, would go better with a more sympathetic resto like Mexican blankets over the seats.

    • @robertphillips9014
      @robertphillips9014 2 года назад +1

      Mexican blankets over the seats how dare you.

    • @plus790
      @plus790 2 года назад

      Nothing wrong with a Mexican blanket interior on the right build, like a rat rod or something. Just needs to be a cohesive design.

  • @Tactical_Pterodactyl_Knives
    @Tactical_Pterodactyl_Knives 2 года назад

    This thing is turning out amazing. That new epoxy looks so much better

  • @mrm4155
    @mrm4155 2 года назад +1

    Practice makes perfect! Nice job on the CF!

  • @andrewgraham9977
    @andrewgraham9977 2 года назад

    You've got it down now; the sill plates look great.

  • @jerez.2133
    @jerez.2133 2 года назад

    Wow you really out did yourself with that carbon love it great job

  • @bsfunk44
    @bsfunk44 2 года назад

    Parts look so dope dude, nice work! Have you test fit a door to make sure the carbon sills clear? Just a thought, would suck to see them get banged up. Great vid once again, love the content man. 👌🏼

  • @TheTorkerman
    @TheTorkerman 2 года назад

    Trims look killer!

  • @aridisgarcia4347
    @aridisgarcia4347 Год назад

    Beautiful work!!

  • @jonbayer3436
    @jonbayer3436 2 года назад +1

    you were reading my mind. I was thinking about using the CF panel you cut out for the radio for labeling the HVAC, hand painted or label. Great work Austin

  • @ahmedfawzy8463
    @ahmedfawzy8463 2 года назад

    Nice work 👌
    Great from Egypt 🇪🇬❤️

  • @YunisCamalov_002
    @YunisCamalov_002 2 года назад

    Your progres on Carbon fiber is good, go on, and make other interior details from Carbon also.

  • @maddgoatee9708
    @maddgoatee9708 2 года назад +1

    Your Carbon Fiber skills have improved. Curious to see what type of door panels you go with.

  • @stevebrackenridge9778
    @stevebrackenridge9778 2 года назад

    Nice work you getting pretty good at that carbon work!!

  • @RichardBauer_
    @RichardBauer_ 2 года назад

    Looking this man! Keep to see how it holds up from foot steps etc.
    Some nice hex head screws will finish off those panels really nice!

  • @juanoliverreyes2116
    @juanoliverreyes2116 2 года назад

    Excelente video bendiciones me gustan porque es paso por paso la restauración de la guagua 👌👌👌

  • @toyotacachanilla6778
    @toyotacachanilla6778 2 года назад +1

    ok congratulations very good job greetings here watching your videos you will be a million 👍👍🤠

  • @m1carbine2001
    @m1carbine2001 2 года назад +5

    Have you ever thought about 3D printing your molds? Could be really helpful. There are materials that you can print with that dissolve in water as well which could help with some the intricate parts so you don’t have to cut them out or anything like that. I do a ton of printing and some cad design and could talk to you about the potential of this if you would like to.

  • @qwasti76
    @qwasti76 2 года назад +1

    You make a great Carbon Job. Please make the Wheelcover in Carbon!

  • @stianx47
    @stianx47 2 года назад

    Turned out looking amazing! Considering remaking the carbon holder innside the dash?

  • @lpis45
    @lpis45 2 года назад +4

    Carbon fiber work has come a long way in a short time. Great watching your vid as usual.

  • @jebert327
    @jebert327 2 года назад +3

    You need to vacuum bag the carbon fiber is the only way to get the air pockets out and make it look right and it actually adds strength because there are no air pockets in between the layers or anything like that

  • @mikediamond257
    @mikediamond257 2 года назад

    Wow....... I’m so impressed with your dedication. I got tired just watching lol

  • @robertjordan9075
    @robertjordan9075 2 года назад

    That’s looking really really good.

  • @سعدهاشمرحاب
    @سعدهاشمرحاب 2 года назад

    برنامج رائع جميل جدا استمر 🌺🛠🇮🇶

  • @elktough777
    @elktough777 2 года назад

    Well done! Looks amazing! 👏🏼🔥

  • @jimhunt5259
    @jimhunt5259 2 года назад

    WOW you're getting pretty good at this stuff

  • @ericlake6462
    @ericlake6462 2 года назад

    Looks great man. Thanks for the great videos.

  • @rosswheatley1577
    @rosswheatley1577 2 года назад

    Black hardware for your kick panel would complement the carbon fiber imo. Well done

  • @jamesfcookjr
    @jamesfcookjr 2 года назад

    Awesome job on the carbon fiber pieces I love the way they turned out♥️🤯👍🏽😊🤙🏽

  • @125sm3
    @125sm3 2 года назад

    Those carbon fibre parts are awesome.

  • @carni6319
    @carni6319 2 года назад

    There are some pretty cool boat re-fit channels that may give you some ideas/inspiration. Lots of tips and techniques for glass work. Check out The Duracell Project. Great work man.

  • @tommyg7381
    @tommyg7381 2 года назад

    Lots of patients. Looks great man

  • @mickwhitehouse7537
    @mickwhitehouse7537 2 года назад

    Awesome stuff mate keep it up

  • @thegreat4066
    @thegreat4066 2 года назад

    Man those carbon pieces are looking cherry! Keep it up man!

  • @JEREMY120983
    @JEREMY120983 2 года назад

    Enough an beautifull job!

  • @bendmacmanufacturing2744
    @bendmacmanufacturing2744 2 года назад

    Looks awesome

  • @gideontladi
    @gideontladi 2 года назад

    It's already looking realy good.

  • @jamest2660
    @jamest2660 2 года назад

    Those door sills came out sic! Looks like that new resin got completely rid of your fisheye problem. Next up Carbon door panels? lol

  • @brianross4057
    @brianross4057 2 года назад +1

    I am curious as to the Engine/Gearbox combo build or is it going to be an LS1/ 4l60e setup???

  • @notjosh.
    @notjosh. 2 года назад

    Came out great.

  • @bishop2355
    @bishop2355 2 года назад

    Another awesome job!

  • @eldonhalliburton4766
    @eldonhalliburton4766 2 года назад

    Well Done Austin

  • @TeamTopKick
    @TeamTopKick 2 года назад

    Looks really good. You gonna make a carbon fiber cab vent?

  • @johncourtneyscott2757
    @johncourtneyscott2757 2 года назад

    Man that looks great

  • @BoogimanBoogiman
    @BoogimanBoogiman 2 года назад

    Nice work

  • @عليالاسدي-ص8ظ
    @عليالاسدي-ص8ظ 2 года назад

    Very good, you are an artist

  • @carlosg1165
    @carlosg1165 2 года назад +1

    Great work 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @2THGap
    @2THGap 2 года назад

    that looks so awesome.

  • @alkheri
    @alkheri 2 года назад +1

    you are creative

  • @norcoredneck
    @norcoredneck 2 года назад

    Looks great.

  • @calavera1789
    @calavera1789 2 года назад

    Saludos desde Uruguay 🇺🇾

  • @DuanDao
    @DuanDao 2 года назад

    That looks SOOOOO good

  • @JohnAvantiBK
    @JohnAvantiBK 2 года назад

    Looks great...

  • @postelmanshugues5133
    @postelmanshugues5133 2 года назад

    👍👍👍

  • @eleampadilla9904
    @eleampadilla9904 2 года назад

    Amigo te boy a ir alludar a trabajar hay en tu taller 😉 😁

  • @Dustin.Wright
    @Dustin.Wright 2 года назад

    Are we painting this thing white again? White raptor liner could be cool

  • @tommyg7381
    @tommyg7381 2 года назад

    Using compressed air sometimes blows the pieces out of the moulds

  • @alkheri
    @alkheri 2 года назад +1

    Your follower from Saudi Arabia

  • @salahgaber10
    @salahgaber10 2 года назад

    This time is very beautiful

  • @graywolf5436
    @graywolf5436 2 года назад

    Welcome back bro

  • @That_Ryan_Guy
    @That_Ryan_Guy 2 года назад

    Should have painted the screws black! ;D

  • @bake162
    @bake162 2 года назад

    Another great episode

    • @bake162
      @bake162 2 года назад

      Get a job scammer

  • @joem2829
    @joem2829 2 года назад

    Dang man is there anything you can’t do. The build is looking fantastic, so… when do I drop my original owner 86 4Runner off😂

  • @timothynkadimeng2539
    @timothynkadimeng2539 2 года назад

    wow, that,s ready good👍🤏

  • @kayejaye261
    @kayejaye261 2 года назад

    You da man. Looks nice. Great vid.

  • @voltairegoethe
    @voltairegoethe 2 года назад

    highly recommend a heat gun - either after you laminate or even just applying a coat [when wet!] - bubbles disappear like magic -
    Just sayin

  • @frediefarmer
    @frediefarmer 2 года назад

    👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽 looks really nice

  • @mlpelementheart
    @mlpelementheart 2 года назад

    cool 👏👏👏💎💎💎

  • @michaelkempton1652
    @michaelkempton1652 2 года назад

    I think I forsee a steering column cowl made of carbon fiber

  • @jads1021
    @jads1021 2 года назад

    So excited!

  • @Iseekoutthetruth
    @Iseekoutthetruth 2 года назад

    black screws would look better.

  • @stevethomas7463
    @stevethomas7463 Год назад

    😲

  • @mannyg2062
    @mannyg2062 2 года назад

    🤘🤘👏👏👏🤘🤘great job!!

  • @rossaltman4029
    @rossaltman4029 Месяц назад

    Dude where did you get that trim?!?!?!?