Given the location I’d strip the paint off and do a local “splint” around the full diameter of the tube. I assume you mean an external rather than internal cable stop, in either case Bearback’s advice above sounds sensible to me.

When a pole has been cracked or broken, it's generally better to add at least some strength in the 'hoop' direction. Place the trimmed carbon fibre fabric into place and apply the epoxy mixture to it using a brush or equivalent.The original ‘crack’ just looks superficial to me (like a paint chip in a metal frame) , if it was my frame i would just ride it as usual without attempting any kind of repair or giving it a second thought.

The second consideration is the handling of unidirectional carbon; you will find it quite delicate and tricky to handle compared to the stabilised woven cloth that's included in the fishing pole kit.

It’s a clear cloat with tiny beads of colored glass in it that are supposed to shine brightly in direct sunlight.

With yours, as long as the evidence of a crack is gone, I’d just laminate in a couple of layers of ‘sample’ fabric and sand smooth. We provide instructions based on a basic carbon fibre repair - We highly recommend looking at You tube Vids as a good source of instruction, they will show you the steps involved. Scratches are primarily cosmetic and usually involve only the outer layer of the resin and their full impact on the composite is limited. there was a small paint crack that may have been nothing but I’m stripping the frame for custom paint so didnt want something transmitting through into the new paint if it was in the structure. However, it is important to be familiar with the material and the repair process before attempting to fix anything.

My friend does not care what the area looks like after the repair, he prefers a stronger repair over a clean look. I got a crack on my seat stay of my road bike and I was wondering if this repair would be suitable for fixing it or I should look for other types of carbon fiber/epoxy? Instructions: The repair kit will come with detailed instructions that guide you through the repair process. Whatever you get make sure it is marketed as a laminating epoxy with UV resistance if it is for the frame.

Damage is negligible in terms of the structural implications, then a cosmetic repair with an appropriate epoxy repair resin can be made. Please note, our Fishing Pole Repair Kit now uses a very special light weight and stabilised ProFinish 90gsm carbon fabric allowing very light repairs, (0. I did use an EasyComposites kit but I went with the fishing rod kit as the carbon fibre cloth is thinner so I could use more layers, it also included shrink wrap. Considering that the original tube probably uses predominantly undirectional carbon fibre in its construction, depending on the nature of the damage, you may even choose to add still more thickness to compensate for the fact that the carbon fibre kit is woven and not unidirectional and therefore adds only half its strength in the direction of the original fibre.Carbon fibre is a highly adaptive repair material suitable for the repair of existing carbon fibre structures. The kit can also be used reinforce vulnerable areas (including adding wraps before drilling for side-puller conversions). Whilst dents result from impact, they could result from underlying damage to the composite due to a compromised interior exhibiting prior damage or defective laminating (e. Carbon fibre, known for its quick repair capabilities, offers a robust, durable, and waterproof shield that adheres well to its own material. Before I rolled out the fabric for cutting, I cleaned my workbench, put away any unnecessary tools, and laid down a large, clean piece of cardboard.