Suspicions confirmed then. The perfect is the enemy of it seemed like a good idea at the time.
The thing I'm interested in for composites is basalt. Here's an aftermarket airdam for the Tesla that uses it:
Larte Design use basalt fiber in Tesla S bumpers - Basalt Guru
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During the development of the bumpers, Larte used innovative materials composed of basalt fiber, a material of volcanic origin... Materials made of basalt fiber have higher impact resistance and toughness and have shock-absorbing characteristics as well. Basalt fiber is eco-friendly and doesn’t emit any harmful chemicals into the water or air. It also has a higher strength-to-weight ratio, which makes the outer parts of the car (bumpers, spoilers, etc.) stronger and lighter.
Due to such impressive properties, basalt fiber is used to manufacture bulletproof vests. These materials are also widely spread in the aviation and space industry. This is extremely important for the production of car components in order to ensure safety in the event of a crash. Furthermore, components made of basalt fiber are resistant to severe natural conditions: moisture, salt solutions, alkali and acids.
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