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Old 01-12-2011, 03:42 PM
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I would definitely do the topdeck to. Have a few days ago broke mine of my T3 2011 on carpet after a serious crash
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Originally Posted by whityboy
I would definitely do the topdeck to. Have a few days ago broke mine of my T3 2011 on carpet after a serious crash
Sealing it would've done nothing to prevent that...
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maybe, but it was not crack. It was torn between the different layers.
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Old 01-13-2011, 07:53 AM
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wet sand and ca for no other reason then to prevent graphite splinters in your fingers ... very painfull !! as far as color, use a black sharpie after sanding then ca, really nice finish.
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I've raced numerous TC's and F1's over the years with carbon fiber chassis and have never glued the edges on a single one. I have also never cracked, delaminated, splintered, shredded, or torn an edge on a singe piece. I think its pointless, makes a mess, and adds weight. Quality composite work makes this pointless, but maybe the QC on the composites werent as good some years ago?

Oh yeah...I crash plenty too
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