The impact dislocated and ripped up the carbon panel on the passenger rear. The laminate was ruptured, edges frayed, and the assembly compromised. A new mold was taken from the undamaged geometry, and a fresh layup was vacuum-consolidated and cured to match the original structure.
A collision punched a hole straight through this carbon bumper, leaving exposed fibers and a raw, torn edge. After rebuilding the structure and restoring the surface, the same bumper was vinyl wrapped in white, with the repair invisible under the skin and the panel back to integral and aerodynamic duty.
This part was missing a section - rear ending a prototype car sometimes does that. The missing section meant the part could no longer locate correctly, transfer load, or seal as designed. The damaged area was rebuilt to restore the original geometry, recreating the critical faces, dowels, and bonding surfaces so the component would fit, clamp, and function exactly as before. The seamless integration of this repair is faithful to its aerodynamic role.
The bumper was missing half a wheel well arch and half the mounting points, leaving a gaping void in the assembly. The complex curve and attachment features were rebuilt to restore the complete wheel arch profile, mounting geometry, and structural integrity for proper fit and load transfer. The repair is seamless and disappears to the touch.
Update: This part has returned from vigorous rounds of testing with our repair intact and the previously undamaged driver side needing work. This proves the nature of RF1's methodology to stand the test of track time.
The original anchoring features were completely gone—no tabs or mounting faces left. The internal and external geometry was rebuilt to restore proper location, load paths, and hardware attachment so the part can drop in and bolt up, functioning as designed.
If you look closely, you'll notice the location of failure was a repair prior to reaching RF1.
Huge tear. Exposed Foam Core. Shredded Anchor Point.