This is in no way a comprehensive list of materials. Your project’s needs will differ. I’m just providing a running tally of the materials we have been using while replacing Seven’s old body with carbon-fiber.
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From U.S. Comosites, Inc.:
qty | description |
1 | Milled Fiberglass, 5 qt body filler |
3 | Fairing Compound, 5 qt body filler |
1 | 1/4″ Chopped Strand, 10 # tub body filler |
1 | 1/2″ Chopped Strand, 10 # tub body filler |
2 | 3M Glass Bubbles, 5 Quart body filler |
1 Kit | 10 gal 635 + 5 gal 556 Hardener 2-EPOX-6355567 |
1 kit | 5 gal 635 + 1.6 gal 3-1 Hardener 2-EPOX-635316 |
1 kit | 5 gal 635 + 1.25 gal 4-1 Hardener 2-EPOX-635415 |
1 | 3-1 Epoxy Pumps 2-PX-P31 |
2 | 4-1 Epoxy Pumps 2-PX-P41 |
40 | 5.7 oz x 50″ 2 x 2 Twl Disc. Carbon |
125 | 4 oz x 30″ S2-Glass |
1 | 3″ Serrated Kevlar Scissors |
1 | 4.5″ Kevlar Shears |
1 | 10″ Kevlar Shears |
Other body filler from various sources:
- USC Autobody Icing No. 26006
- Pronto Kombi Spot Putty
- Dynalyte lightweight body filler
From Fibre Glast Developments Corporation:
qty | description |
5 | Pint Deli Style Cups, sleeve of 25 |
1 | 9 Mixing Paddles, box of 100 |
1 | Mini Pink Plastic Wedge, 1-1/4 x 4 |
1 | Mini White Plastic Wedge, 1-1/4 x 4 |
2 | Small White Plastic Wedge, 2-1/4 x 6 |
2 | Large White Plastic Wedge, 3 x 10 |
2 | Thin Pink Flexile Wedge, 10″ x 1 3/4‚Äù |
1 | Thin White Rigid Wedge, 10″ x 1 3/4‚Äù |
1 | Air Wedge |
22 | Yellow Sealant Tape |
1 | MEKP, Gallon |
1 | MEKP Dispenser |
2 | Acetone Dispensers |
1 | PVA Release Film, 1 gal |
1 | Paste Wax, MGH* 11oz Tin |
2 | Partall Paste Wax, 24 oz |
2 | Chavant Le Beau Touche Clay 2# block |
1 | Duratec Grey Primer, Case of 4 gallons |
2 | Nomex Honeycomb, 1.8 # density 40x 100 x .210 Thick (+6/-0) Full Sheet |
3 | Thru-Bag Vacuum Connector |
50 | Stretchlon 200 Bagging Film / Yard |
From Avery Tools:
- 100 1/8″ (#30) Cleco Fasteners
- Cleco Plier w/ Molded Grips
From Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co:
qty | description |
25 | F5000-3 Floating Anchor Nut |
50 | CR3212-4-4 Cherrymax Rivet |
50 | CR3212-4-5 Cherrymax Rivet |
50 | MSP-44 Cherry Rivets |
50 | MSP-45 Cherry Rivets |
1 | Avery Plate Nut Drill Jig #10 |
From Fabric Development Inc.
- 50 Yards of 1140 denier Kevlar 49, 2×2 Twill, 17 x 17, 50″ wide, 5 oz.
Other assorted supplies:
- sandpaper (grits from 80 to 1200)
- plastic razor blades
- metal razor blades
- cheap HVPV paint spray guns
- latex gloves
- nirile gloves
- 1 gal acetone
- US General 2 stage 3 CFM Vacuum Pumps
- Air line, pvc, pressure gauge, ball valves, bushings, brass fittings for DIY vacuum apparatus
- Aluminum angle iron and flat plates