How to fix Carbon Fiber ????

[KustomKreeper8606]

Well today I was trying to get a little practice in. I know the rig is capable but I am worried about the driver. Well towards the end of my practice session, I was test my throttle control on a pretty steep incline. I was about a foot from the top and it stood up on me, so I hit reverse. Well apparently I need to adjust my FXR's, because when I hit reverse it did a freaking back flip and landed on the corner of the cab. Needless to say my cross brace is the only thing holding that piece on. I am wondering how to repair this. I emailed T1E about buying a new cab, but if thats not possible, then I need a fix. Thanks in advance.. Here is a pic of the damage...

 

[7echo]

There might be some information in this thread...

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/tools-procedures/411210-carbon-fiber-tutorial-plug-mold-part.html

If you do not find an answer there PM the author of that thread and ask if he will have a look at this one and comment. He is obviously an expert on carbon fiber work.

 

[fr8cture]

Why don't you e-mail where you got it and ask them how to fix it?

 

[Olle P]

CF can't be "repaired" to get the original integrity back.
In this case it's either a replacement of the part (expensive, but get it back to original state) or just glue another piece of material at the side of the breakage (cheap, adds weight).

 

[KustomKreeper8606]

Well since it broke the fibers unevenly, ( leaving a saw blade looking,jagged edge) I decided to try CA glue. And to my surprise it is really strong. I do not know how it will so in a rollover. But its clean and together. I can pick the rig up by the broken area, so that's strong enough for now. Just need to keep it on all fours. Will be ordering a new topper soon.

 

[Wicked Monkey]

If it doesn't hold, which I doubt it will on another fall at any height, you could try the small pieces reinforcement idea as well, one on both sides of the break. But since this is a temp fix and you are ordering a new one, it may be more trouble than it's worth. Breaking the CF all the way like that is pretty much hopeless to fix. EGB broke a wheel face on his rig but it didn't break all the way, just sort of bent/splintered. He was able to infuse it with CA and then press it back into form. No issues since and I've seen him fall from a good height with it.

 

[KustomKreeper8606]

Yeah, I talked to rusty yesterday evening. And he said it would be about a week to get one. And I must say, I sent a pm to him and he sent his phone number. I called and he explained the new style chassis differences and everything, which one was best for each style of driving and so on. That is some stellar Customer Service..... I see myself sticking with T1E