Place the trimmed carbon fibre fabric into place and apply the epoxy mixture to it using a brush or equivalent. Repeat this until a desired number of layers have been created. Although by no means an exhaustive list, the mould materials, pigments and additives listed below have all been tested and are known to work well with Epoxy Rapid Repair. High-energy impact at low speed = delamination in larger areas without visible damage to the exterior Although we don't market this kit for repairing carbon fibre bike frames, there are a lot of similarities between the materials and process needed to repair a carbon fishing pole and those needed to repair a carbon bike frame and so there are a number of circumstances where customers might decide to use this kit to repair a bike frame. Given the potentially safety critical nature of repairing a bike frame, it's important to point out that whilst the materials in the kit might be appropriate for a bike frame repair, it would be the responsibility of the person doing the repair to assess the suitability of such a repair and to carry it our it competently. Resin and 50g Hardner. Throughout testing many different resins this was the best available for this type of carbon fibre application. Gives a strong hard wearing glossy finish. (a cheap resin will not be up to the job).

This is a performance, economical and overall feasibility decision. Carbon fibre parts are expensive, so a repair is often preferable if the original properties of that part can be matched in the repair.Safety Precautions: Wear gloves and goggles and work in a well ventilated area. Always read the SDS before use. A. A carbon fibre repair kit is a set of tools and materials used to repair damage to carbon fibre compos ites . The kit typically includes resin , hard ener , and activ ator , as well as a variety of brushes , spat ulas , and mixing cups .

Ambient Conditions: Can be used from 15 to 30°C although pot-life and cure time will be affected significantly. Recommended working at an ambient of 20-25°C. Despite the strength and durability of carbon fibre fishing poles and fishing rods, fractures or complete breaks in the pole do happen from time to time.

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Next, slide the good tube (wrapped with wet carbon) inside the broken tube, aiming to leave the repair bandage positioned correctly underneath the damaged area of the pole.