We are introducing a new line of Shepherd Design Customized products: Forged Carbon Series. Currently, our products under this series feature two special finishes: Matt forged carbon and gloss-forged carbon with gold flakes embedded.
The main difference between regular woven carbon fibers and Forged Carbon Fiber is that it’s made from either a paste or tiny chopped carbon fibers. In the manufacturing process, forged composites are made by mixing chopped or pasted carbon fibers with a resin matrix. The mixture is then subjected to heat and pressure to create a random, marbled appearance. There is no distinct pattern as the fibers are oriented entirely randomly, so each finished Forged Carbon product will be unique to itself. The finished product has a different aesthetic from its woven counterpart, which looks more like a marbled carbon fiber than a woven fabric.
All carbon fiber products under this series are Dry/Pre-Preg Carbon Fiber. It is created by impregnating carbon fiber fabric with a precisely measured amount of epoxy resin. The dry carbon fiber offers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and also ensures that the part’s fitment to the vehicle is spot on.
The Carbon Fiber engine cover is a direct replacement part for your OE plastic engine cover. Simply remove the original engine cover that is secured by grommets and install our carbon fiber engine cover onto the original grommets. If you desire, you can remove the badges from the factory engine cover and transfer them over to the carbon fiber engine cover.
