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Sure, I could easily add layers of the fabric to my frame, but I didn’t have any way to compress it. This guide is intended to be a helpful resource for someone considering repairing their carbon frame at home.
For a 'typical' repair you would often us a piece of cloth about 150mm wide and 150mm long which means you can get about 6 repairs out of the piece of fabric included.
A tutorial video is included on this page and full printable instructions, including jig plans, are available in the downloads section. We asked Shawn Small of Portland-based Ruckus Composites whether DIY carbon repair kits are safe, and—surprise! Full instructions are included with the kit to enable you to easily and quickly make a very strong repair. You should take care to always wear nitrile gloves when handling resins thereby avoiding the need to get them off your skin. Please note, our Fishing Pole Repair Kit now uses a very special light weight and stabilised ProFinish 90gsm carbon fabric allowing very light repairs, (0.
Matrix cracking often occurs with this type of delamination and results from the subsequent differences in the properties of each layer. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. This includes: (1) identifying and rectifying the origin of any fracture or damage, (2) the surface must be thoroughly cleaned and degreased, (3) loose carbon fibre debris is removed, and (4) appropriate support is installed before the repair process begins. This resin is used to wet out the carbon fiber fabric and create a strong bond with the damaged area. You want the epoxy to be tacky when you touch it while wearing a rubber glove, but no residue should come off on the glove.If you can't see any 'weave pattern' like small squares in the professional repair then it's likely they've used a unidirectional carbon fibre reinforcement, rather than a woven reinforcement. Bring the two halves of the pole or rod together if necessary and secure them for the duration of the repair. Given the location I’d strip the paint off and do a local “splint” around the full diameter of the tube. In addition to checking for compatibility and undertaking a feasibility assessment, it is crucial to ensure that extensive surface preparation is conducted beforehand. Select another section of pole that fits comfortably inside the broken pole, possibly not the next pole down ensuring that there is at least a 0.
Epoxy resins , with their UV-absorbing aromatic groups, are at risk of UV degradation if UV light interacts with oxygen to produce radicals. The original ‘crack’ just looks superficial to me (like a paint chip in a metal frame) , if it was my frame i would just ride it as usual without attempting any kind of repair or giving it a second thought. If it is over 80ºC but no higher than 180°C then you can use our Very High Temperature Epoxy Laminating Resin (with a suitable post-cure) to achieve the 180°C capability. Although the kit has the materials and resins to perform the repair fine, the resin has a upper temperature limit of 80ºC.Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. For repair, I’d recommend the easy composites resin and hardener from their fishing rod repair kit (available separately) and a bunch of small pieces of sample fabric along with shrink tape.
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