Windsurfer Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Hi all, I am to order some carbon parts from mog composite (westmann) and I am a little confused about the fact that ist is unvarnished. Do I have to varnish it myself? It will not be protected enought if I do not varnish it? Do you have pictures of it. Communications are really good with them but I just want to get more advice from your experience please.Best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb2117 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 this is my Westermann all I did was cut the holes, trim top, bit of velcro and then sealed with sikaflex and done. there was one bit that needed a touch up of clear gloss lacquer, but the price superb, and customer service even better. have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windsurfer Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 thanks timb2117, that is very helpfull. !best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 How do you cut all of the holes on a blank dash? I sort of know the tools and marking out technique - just wondered how it is in practice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb2117 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Slowly :)! I used a fine dremel cutting wheel for the squared off cuts, I mounted the piece temporarily on a plywood board, plus my own carefully rigged dust extraction device (vacuum cleaner) taped to be right next to every cut, plus a ton of dust particle respirator stuff, then carefully washed and cleaned the whole area when done.Circular ones dead easy holesaw, and made sure it had lots of support from the ply at back.Finally I have a sanding thingo, essentially about 15mm wide belt sander but handeld and easy to manoeuvre, which took out any corners, carefully.Mine is not perfect and I cannot emphasize enough - take time - 1 hours cutting but a lifetime of looking at on the car!Hope that makes sense and helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb2117 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Sorry I'm a hopeless tool hoarder - couldn't resist showing off this little jigger, very proud of it I am :) Its brilliant in all sorts of spots for metal/ wood etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted June 2, 2022 Member Share Posted June 2, 2022 I've got one of those... donated by a fellow Member! Very useful machine.Safety reminder: carbon fibre particles are nasty and dangerous and electrically conductive. Please take appropriate precautions.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan sigma 140 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 They cut a hole in a carbon dash on a Caterham wheeler dealers, you could maybe watch that to give you a few ideas of what to expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Lowe Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 As Jonathan says, carbon particles are electrically conductive so if sucked into a Dremel they will burn it out, trust me I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Lowe Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Edited,Message to self, do not post after drinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrp Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 #10 Guy I think your post is in the wrong posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Lowe Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Reply #11 Indeed, thank you MRP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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