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Old 09-14-2007, 07:00 AM
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Carl Giordano
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I've had years of success sand and gluing the edges of chassis and graphite parts using a quality "Q-tip" as an applicator of CA.

I usually "wet" sand the edges starting with 220, 320, 400 and finishing with 600. I usually sand the chassis long ways or in the direction of the chassis, (meaning not accross the chassis where some splintering can occur)

(one word of advice...never dry sand carbon fiber...way to dangerous...wet sand always)

Once clear of dust and completely dry. Soak one side of a Q-tip swab with thin CA...shake of excess. In one motion quickly run the Q-tip around the edge of the chassis. I've gotten good enough that one motion will coat the entire chassis edge. I've never had CA drips using this method. Hang chassis to dry, do not use an accelerator. Once outer edge is dry, admire the mirror finish.

or just send your new kit to Mike Odonnel (od purple) and have him build you a sweet ass ride.
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