How to Create a Carbon Fiber Part (Infusion Process) - Just the Basics

For this video, we are going over the steps to create a master cylinder cover for a S550 Mustang out of Carbon Fiber. The idea behind this video is to show you how to create carbon fiber parts from an existing mold. The steps will include prepping the mold, applying Carbon Fiber/Vac Bag material, and post mold applications. This process is called Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding 1. Background Story - 0:01 2. Intro - 0:16 3. Step 1 (Apply Mold Release Paste Wax) - 0:36 4. Step 2 (Tape Off Edges) - 2:01 5. Step 3 (Apply Clear Topcoat) - 3:49 6. Step 4 (Remove Tape) - 5:28 7. Step 5 (Scuff Clear Topcoat) - 6:12 8. Step 6 (Clean Clear Topcoat) - 6:35 9. Step 7 (Apply Vacuum Seal Tape) - 6:48 10. Step 8 (Apply Carbon Fiber Cloth) - 8:22 11. Step 9 (Apply Release Fabric) - 11:09 12. Step 10 (Apply Infusion Mesh) - 12:06 13. Step 11 (Secure Vac Lines & Spiral Wrap) - 13:50 14. Step 12 (Insert Pleats) - 14:50 15. Step 13 (Attach Vacuum Bag Film) - 16:55 16. Step 14 (Attach Vacuum Equipment) - 19:08 17. Step 15 (Pull a Vacuum / Check for Leaks) - 19:49 18. Step 16 (Perform Vacuum Drop Test) - 20:54 19. Step 17 (Pull a Vacuum / Inject Resin) - 22:37 20. Step 18 (Remove Vacuum Equipment) - 25:19 21. Step 19 (Remove Vacuum Bag Film) - 25:59 22. Step 20 (Remove Release Fabric) - 26:34 23. Step 21 (Demold Part) - 27:33 24. Step 22 (Tape Off Cutting Edges) - 28:58 25. Step 23 (Trim Off The Flange) - 29:24 26. Step 24 (Remove Tape) - 29:47 27. Step 25 (Sand Edges) - 29:57 28. Step 26 (Drill Holes & Notches) - 30:44 29. Step 27 (Wetsand Part) - 31:43 30. Step 28 (Clean Surface - IPA) - 32:15 31. Step 29 (Apply 2k Clear Coat) - 32:51 32. Post Mold TopCoat Application - 33:43 33. Displaying The Three Parts - 35:58 34. Final Product - 36:55 Products Used: This video contains affiliate links for which I may receive compensation. ========== Composite Material ========== Epoxy Resin (ER-CLR-3) - https://easternburlap.com/products/ Clear Slow Hardener (EH-CLS-3) - https://easternburlap.com/products/ Duratec® Sunshield Clear Topcoat (904-061) - https://easternburlap.com/products/ 6 oz. Carbon Cloth, 2x2 TWILL, 50" (BGF94933-50) - https://easternburlap.com/products/ Lantor Soric XF3 - https://easternburlap.com/products/ Release Fabric (WS879-10) - https://easternburlap.com/products/ Infusion Flow Media (VIFM-RED-60) - https://www.expresscomposites.com/inf... Vacuum Bag Film (WS882-20) - https://easternburlap.com/products/ Partall Paste #2 - https://amzn.to/42euVO0 Composite Spray Adhesive 71 - https://easternburlap.com/products/ Vacuum Hose Line 6mm (1/4 Inch) - https://amzn.to/4lTUtZ3 1/4" Barbed T-Fitting - https://amzn.to/4eX3gYf 1/2 Inch Clear Polyethylene Spiral Wrap - https://amzn.to/3IzHvBn Vacuum Seal Tape - https://amzn.to/40m6JJN 2k High Gloss Clearcoat - https://amzn.to/4eVTKnZ 3 CFM, 2-Stage Vacuum Pump - https://www.harborfreight.com/3-cfm-2... 1.2 QT Resin Trap Vacuum Chamber - https://amzn.to/3TK1jEE Fluid Line Clamps - https://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece... Spray Max 2k Clearcoat - https://amzn.to/45azUlF ========== Disposable Material ========== Body Filler Spreader - https://amzn.to/40phpas Eye Dropper - https://amzn.to/48PZjAz Meguiar's Ultimate Compound - https://amzn.to/3Sn29qW Mixing Cups - https://amzn.to/3OfHFOk Nitrile Gloves - https://amzn.to/3lABI38 Painter's Tape - https://amzn.to/4lLtRd2 Polyester Hi-Temp Tape - https://amzn.to/48Iq8Xp Rotary Tool Cut Off Wheels - https://amzn.to/4eYw1ng Sanding Drum Set - https://amzn.to/3EcSYSp Sandpaper 60 to 5000 Grit - https://amzn.to/3u3M8g7 Wood Sticks - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Go-Create-... ========== Misc Products ========== Applicator Pad - https://amzn.to/47PewAG HVLP Spray Gun - https://amzn.to/4l1FHyV Respirator Mask - https://amzn.to/3SFpg04 Step Drill Bit Set - https://amzn.to/47XiU0v Trim Removal Tool Set - https://amzn.to/3hRQA8j Mixing Paint Lid - https://amzn.to/4kGX1bW Tools: Applicator Pad Body Filler Spreader Distilled Water Drill Gelcoat Gage HVLP Spray Gun Isopropyl Alcohol 91% (IPA) Microfiber Cloth Painter's Tape Popsicle Sticks Rotary Power Tool Safety Glasses Sander Sandpaper (80-2000 Grit) Shop Towels Step Drill Bit Set Trim Removal Tool Set #CarbonFiber #PartMaking Disclaimer: Content produced from Mcgurr Entertainment is for entertainment purposes only. This information is not endorsed by any agency/company (such as Ford) and is intended as entertainment. Mcgurr Entertainment assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. All content on YouTube is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness of any information on YouTube. Use this information at your own risk.