🔝 ARRIS Carbon Fiber Surface Wrap - 18mm-20mm-500mm Review

These tubes appear strong and only weigh 35 grams. The ID and OD measurements are very stable and can be successfully slipped over another tube (from a different source) that has a gap of only 0.3mm Has. The non-glossy "flat" surface looks nice and subtle. Very happy with the quality of these tubes.

I have used this carbon tube several times to stiffen FX airgun bodies and make carbon fiber covers. It is well made and the price is very fair. Most importantly, the carbon tube must meet specification. so each liner slides into the next larger size. If needed you can layer the 1mm tube up to 5mm as many times as needed to make it as stiff as needed. I think 2mm or 3mm is about as hard as you need! I am very satisfied with this product. Stoti

This tube looks exactly like the picture - it has a matte finish that is less likely to scuff and stain than the more common 'glossy' CF finishes which are visually better looking but much easier to damage. .In terms of size, it's pretty damn close. I measured 20.10 x 18.03 millimeters. So it differs from the nominal 20x18 only by the thickness of the paper. Tip - If you're cutting, I recommend a grinding wheel. Do not use laser (melting) or water jet (fabric tearing) or mill-turn (fabric…