My homemade carbon fiber grips.

[as722]

So I've decided to share a few pictures of my homemade 1911 carbonfiber grips for my wifes kimber ultra carry. I started with a set of rosewood grips that I had sanded down years ago just to make them thinner and smoother. I sanded the grips then applied a coat of flat black paint so the brown wood grain would not show through the carbon weave. I then applied a coat of finishing resin to the grips and laid an over size piece of 2 oz. carbon cloth over the grips. I used a few clamps on each side of the grips to hold the carbon cloth down so it would not lift. Once it cures over night I trim and sand the edges but do not sand the "face" of the grips. Test for fit on the gun and give a second coat of finishing resin. Once cured I will sand with 2000 grit and buff to mirror finish.

[as722]

Here's a picture of the grips sanded and trimmed.

[as722]

Another picture after second coat of finishing resin this morning. I should have them done by tuesday, sorry for the pictures it was dark in my basement.

[AxiTech]

Very nice! When can I expect mine to arrive?

[CHEMICAL]

Another picture after second coat of finishing resin this morning. I should have them done by tuesday, sorry for the pictures it was dark in my basement.

so how much for a pair of wrap arounds for my Sig P229?

P.S. They look awesome!

[GreenBlood10]

Those are actually pretty nice. Great job.

GB

[as722]

Very nice! When can I expect mine to arrive?

Thank you.

[Pagoda240]

So I've decided to share a few pictures of my homemade 1911 carbonfiber grips for my wifes kimber ultra carry. I started with a set of rosewood grips that I had sanded down years ago just to make them thinner and smoother. I sanded the grips then applied a coat of flat black paint so the brown wood grain would not show through the carbon weave. I then applied a coat of finishing resin to the grips and laid an over size piece of 2 oz. carbon cloth over the grips. I used a few clamps on each side of the grips to hold the carbon cloth down so it would not lift. Once it cures over night I trim and sand the edges but do not sand the "face" of the grips. Test for fit on the gun and give a second coat of finishing resin. Once cured I will sand with 2000 grit and buff to mirror finish.

Before you get to far, you might as well start making a set for my UCII

Can't wait to see them finished, being a car guy love my CF.

[QUADZILLA]

Before you get to far, you might as well start making a set for my UCII

Can't wait to see them finished, being a car guy love my CF.

Those look REALLY good...

And being a bike guy, I love them even more.....full carbon Trek....with carbon wheels, carbon fork and carbon cranks....

[as722]

My other plans got canceled so I was able to finish them today. This is my CDP with them on but they'll be going on my wifes stainless ultra as soon as she gets home.