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[custard]

Hi
does anyone know the best way to repair cracked carbon fibre.?

[Vlud]

If I'm not mistaken, there is no way to repair cracked carbon. Once all those fiber weaves become broken or separated, there is no going back. Sorry, but i have never found a way yet, only way i know, is buy a new one.

[Mark853]

You can patch it with normal fiberglass matting but only at the back of the carbon so as it cannot be seen. eg on the underside on a hugger. If you finish with the fine matting and then paint the repair black it can look okay from the outside.

hope this helps, saves you some money!

[Road Runner]

You can patch it on the back and seal the top coat but its not very successful
realy when its gone its gone mate.

[neil748r]

Have to disagree.

I've repaired several cracked carbon parts to the point where the repair is all but invisible to the naked eye. None of the parts have "re-cracked" after the repair. Takes ages, but a bit of time is usually cheaper than a new part.

What exactly are you needing repaired?

Neil.

[saj288]

Try asking Simon at
www.streamlinecarbon.com

tell him I sent you!



Sally-Ann