Carbon Fiber Parts... Require sealing or prep?

[MustangMan]

I've got a Hot Bodies CF upper deck for my RS4 I'm putting on in the next day or two. I searched here and Googled, but didn't really come up with anything. I've sworn I've read somewhere to seal the edges with CA glue to prevent chipping/splintering. I've also read CF can cause glitching or radio issues.

Any tips on prep, installation, or rf avoidance would be appreciated!

Many thanks!

 

[Revo Rancher]

Yep, seal the edges. Easy to do. In fact, this months issue of XRC covers it. Never heard that CF causes glitches, though. Maybe one of the other regulars here knows more.

I have the HPI CF upper deck for my RS4 SS. Works good. Leaves some wires more exposed, though.

 

[MustangMan]

Thanks RR...

That's what I thought...

 

[racin_38]

yeah lightly sand the edges to make sure that the sharp milling edge doesn't cut thru your wiring and seal the edges with CA clue
i read it also that C/F will cause glitching but they used fuel line where it met the reciever wire wires and stuff i do that now just to play it safe

 

[HeartBreak]

Never had a problem with CF parts, and I've been running them since the days of the RC10T. Just seal them up with some CA. Put one drop on the edge, and let it 'run' around the part as you gently rotate the part. Careful not to over-load the part, or you'll get runs and sticky fingers. Make sure you do not only the outside edges, but the inner ones as well (like the screw holes, etc).

 

[MustangMan]

Man! The inside too. That's going to be fun...

I've got medium CA so hopefully it will run around the edge nicely. I do have regular super glue that's a bit thinner, is it OK to use that to help with the flow around the edge?

Thanks guys...

 

[HeartBreak]

I would use the thinner stuff. It allows it to penetrate the CF fibers. The insides are fairly easy. Just like the outside, only takes a bit more patience.