GS550 Cafe Racer Build - Episode 11 - Making a Carbon Fiber Seat Pan

In this video, I create a carbon fiber seat pan from scratch. Hopefully, this gives an idea of what the process looks like for someone fabricating parts at home.


Carbon Fiber Fabrication Materials
(disclaimer: I may earn a small commission if you use these links to purchase items)

3k 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber Fabric: https://amzn.to/3pE2HtW
12k 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber Fabric: https://amzn.to/3IUYiug
West System Epoxy Kit: https://amzn.to/3hFivrX
12" Shears: https://amzn.to/3vI3spv
Fiberglass Strand Mat: https://amzn.to/3vJsd4S
Fiberglass Resin: https://amzn.to/3HLsLJO
Release Wax: https://amzn.to/3vFY46k
PVA Release Agent: https://amzn.to/34hDBcD
Peel Ply: https://amzn.to/3pFYzcA
Breather Cloth: https://amzn.to/3MuVrKH
Vacuum Bag: https://amzn.to/3Mr2O5M
2k Matte Clear: https://amzn.to/3IPI1Xc
Filler primer: https://amzn.to/3HLbuQP
Bondo: https://amzn.to/34jjX01
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Gear I use

Camera equipment
Canon 90D https://amzn.to/36U0F2d
Sigma Art 18-35mm f/1.8: https://amzn.to/3C3dX7S
Canon 50mm f/1.4: https://amzn.to/3syeUC1
Canon 85mm f/1.8: https://amzn.to/3ppOArS
Lilliput 7” Monitor: https://amzn.to/3MeAWBL

Sound
Tascam Digital Recorder: https://amzn.to/3M7YsQK
Shure Lavalier Mic: https://amzn.to/3IPVUF7
Rode TRRS to TRS adapter: https://amzn.to/3Hz3aDI

Lighting
Aputure Amaran 100D: https://amzn.to/3C3fn2e
35” Parabolic Softbox: https://amzn.to/3C55JfC
Neewer Stainless C Stand: https://amzn.to/35r2umG
Neewer 5 in 1 reflector: https://amzn.to/3McCH2d
Neewer 5 in 1 Bi-color LED Light Panels: https://amzn.to/3HzT7y0

Gimbals/Stabilization
DJI RSC 2 Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3IvtcZM
Smallrig Adjustable Rear Handgrip: https://amzn.to/3htTX4T
UUrig side handle: https://amzn.to/3Iz1340
Ulanzi Quick Release Plates: https://amzn.to/3tjsYi5
DJI OM 4SE for quick Instagram Videos: https://amzn.to/3C39EJY
Flycam Redking: https://amzn.to/35mK7iW
Carbon Fiber Slider: https://amzn.to/3sHOuOB
Manfrotto 502 Fluid Video Head: https://amzn.to/3vvI8ng
Camera Cage: https://amzn.to/3C7MMsx