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sambo 02-05-2012 04:37 AM
Merv, this bloke doesn't have the moulds, he makes them bespoke. I'll be dropping my car down there for a set after I've sorted out a few other things.

undy 02-05-2012 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Merv and Sharon (Post 1174201)
Where do these carbon fibre sheets come from? What type and thickness is best to mould to the quite complex shape of the Harrison? Are there better materials, e.g., plastics?
These came from Factory Five and with just a tad of trimming fit my Lone Star very well. They're about 1/16" thick and are real carbon fiber. I don't think FFR sells them anymore though, just a peel 'n stick version...

Merv and Sharon 02-06-2012 03:40 AM
Thanks Undy. I will check them out. Also Paul, see what he wants for that time on the English Wheel (?). I have a good upholsterer here and may still go the way of PVC ones with a felt backing (like those posted earlier with a wire edge and lift-a-dot clips top and bottom). Leather is not as good as it hardens and stretches in sun and rain.

lovehamr 02-14-2012 07:09 AM
Just did this yesterday. For me the leather and CF doesn't work. I'd really like a pair of stainless spats but popping down to the local metal fabricator just ain't gonna happen where I live. After the last open track session with nice sticky tires my quarters were taking a beating and I decided to try Dupli-Color's rubberized undercoating to stop that problem. It was quite easy to use, goes on fairly thick without much over spray and it works for me aesthetically on my black car. It is paintable so others may have similar results on other colors. I'll have to wait for the next track session to report back on durability.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...9226330589.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...9226298871.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...9226267960.jpg

gjkrv8 02-14-2012 02:23 PM
Hey Merv, I think you mentioned you already have the clear film SPATs. Are they not effective for you or are you going for a certain type of look? I have the clear film ones from Ozishield and they work a treat.

Cheers Gregg

Merv and Sharon 02-14-2012 03:11 PM
Neat work with the Dupli-Color rubberised undercoating. It suits your car as well. Yes Gregg I have had the Ozishield on for almost 3 years and while it pits a bit and does not look as good now as it did originally, it has been effective. The side pipes also take a lot of the stones now. However, I still like the vinyl ones like those of Craig (his are leather I think). The Ozishield can be tricky to remove after time as it can take the paint with it.

Mando 02-14-2012 09:53 PM
Lovehamr, your spats look terrific, I reckon they would look good on any other colour as well.

Regards.

Rob. Smith 02-16-2012 03:21 AM
3M make a new type of "covering" that looks like carbon fibre, brushed steel.etc. At the last motor show I went to they had a BMW covered in a flat black and dark grey carbon fibre finish...that looked pretty good....the whole car was a bit of overkill but it still looked good. There's a local window tinter here that handles it so I reckon that it's available at most tinters.

gjkrv8 02-16-2012 02:20 PM
Lovehmr, your spats look great. Have you (or anyone else) used Dupli-Color's rubberized undercoating in their wheel wells? Mine are painted but not really with anything like this product?

cheers Gregg

Modena 02-17-2012 02:35 AM
ah wheel wells....I was thinking about this recently as another thing on the "to-do" list. I was hinking of neoprene or rubber, but worry about it coming off no matter what glue I use...

Dupli-Color BedArmor looks like good stuff, might check it out.

Rob. Smith 02-17-2012 02:52 AM
I purchased some 'Ute-Tray-Liner' and put that under the guards...good stuff. It's blue to match the body colour too (not a match at all but it is blue) It feels real rubbery. You know that smooth, squeaky, drag feel and dirt just rinses off. so far so good !

lovehamr 02-17-2012 05:37 AM
Gregg, that's actually where I got the idea to try and use the Dupli-Color as a spat. I read on one of these forums about another guy using it in his wheel wells and that's what tripped my trigger, so to speak. I remember also that he hadn't commented on the durability yet because he didn't have very many miles on it. But it has to be better than fiberglass or paint in that dept.

Steve

gjkrv8 02-17-2012 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by lovehamr (Post 1176364)
Gregg, that's actually where I got the idea to try and use the Dupli-Color as a spat. I read on one of these forums about another guy using it in his wheel wells and that's what tripped my trigger, so to speak. I remember also that he hadn't commented on the durability yet because he didn't have very many miles on it. But it has to be better than fiberglass or paint in that dept.

Steve
Thanks Steve. I might give it a whirl. cheers Gregg

P.S. I have to say, I luv your Avatar - its (I mean they) are a bit mismerising

Merv and Sharon 03-01-2012 06:48 PM
I gave up on the stick-ons and the stainless ones are no longer available for the Harrisons and my trimmer made these up. They fit really well and are UV tough vinyl, foam backed and a felt inner. Raised lift-a-dot at the top, so tonneau can be fitted at the same time. Took him a few hours to get it right but they were very cheap in the end and they are quick to remove for washing.

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/data/500/spat_1.jpg

Inside:

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/data/500/spat_21.jpg

400TT 03-01-2012 09:44 PM
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Merv, they look great.

I have had vinyl/leather style spats on the last few Cobra's.

I've attached a photo of the leather spats I got made for our previous Cobra.

Merv and Sharon 03-01-2012 11:11 PM
Strangely enough Craig, that was the photo that I gave to the trimmer! Many thanks.

Mando 03-02-2012 12:18 AM
Looks great Merv, top job.

Regards.

Merv and Sharon 03-02-2012 12:22 AM
Thanks Mando. Unfortunately every body shape is that little bit different and it takes a skilled trimmer to get it right. I wanted leather but he talked me out of that as the sun dries it out.

400TT 03-02-2012 01:51 AM
Merv, glad the photo helped.

I reckon Vinyl will be more robust as well.

Steve Gallegos 03-02-2012 05:10 PM
Merv, how do you attach it to the underside of the wheelwell?


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