ORIGINAL: Edge
Guys, on glassing the engine box, I went a different route. Aircraft Spruce sell carbon fiber cloth, in different weights, not terribly expensive. I cut approx. 4" wide strips, the length varies on the seam I am covering. Goop the area the fiber covers with 10-15 min epoxy, lay the fiber over the glue, brush a little to spread it where you want it, cover with wax paper, take a 2x2 alum angle, (helps to be a custom steel fabricator
) and clamp. When you are done its very clean, and rock solid.
For the novice carbon worker...
... I've only glassed a few times and have been less than happy with thre results. I think clamping the angle over the wax paper will help. Also, I was doing so reading today, and it appears that the resin is critical (I've been using Hangar 9 30 minute epoxy for it). What do you think is the best resin for carbonizing the firewall? I was looking at Aeropoxy:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...s/aeropoxy.php
I also found some Kevlar cloth on that Aircraft Spruce website that's cheaper than the carbon... the Aeropoxy is supposed to stick to it too.
At home I have T-88 Epoxy... great stuff but I've never tried to laminate with it. Ever used it?