How Vanté parts are made

Carbon fibre manufacturing

A step-by-step look at how every Vanté carbon component is produced — from raw prepreg to finished part.

The process

Six steps. No shortcuts.

Every Vanté component is built the same way. No shortcuts, no exceptions. Watch the full manufacturing process in the video, or read the step-by-step breakdown below to understand exactly what goes into every part before it reaches your car.

Step by step

From raw carbon to finished part

Step 01

Material selection

The foundation of everything. We use 2x2 Twill 3K prepreg and dry carbon fibre — the same specification found in aerospace structures. Unlike standard carbon, prepreg arrives with resin already locked into the weave at a precise ratio. No guesswork, no inconsistency. It's stored at -18°C until the moment it's needed, preserving the resin chemistry exactly as intended.

Step 02

Hand layup

Every layer placed with intention. A large sheet of prepreg carbon is cut to precise templates based on the component design. Each piece is then laid by hand directly into a machined mould — the tool that defines the exact final shape of the part. Layer by layer, sheet by sheet, each ply is smoothed and positioned carefully. Three or more layers typically make up a single component.

Step 03

Vacuum bagging

Sealed under pressure. Once the layup is complete, a vacuum bag is placed over the entire mould and sealed airtight. A pump then extracts all the air from within — pulling every layer tight against the mould surface and eliminating any air pockets between plies. Air trapped in carbon fibre creates invisible weak points. The vacuum removes that risk entirely before the part sees any heat.

Step 04

Autoclave cure

Pressure and heat. Simultaneously. The bagged mould goes into an autoclave, a pressurised industrial oven that applies both heat and pressure at the same time. At 135°C and up to 6 bar of pressure, the resin flows through the carbon layers, bonds them permanently, and cures into a single rigid structure. This combination of heat and pressure is what gives autoclave carbon its superior strength and density over oven-cured alternatives. It's also why it costs more. The result justifies it.

Step 05

Finishing and lacquer

From raw part to finished surface. Once demoulded, the raw component is trimmed, edges refined, and the surface prepared through progressive sanding stages. Multiple coats of UV-stable clear lacquer are then applied by hand. The lacquer isn't decorative, it shields the resin beneath from ultraviolet degradation that causes cheaper carbon to yellow and dull within years. Gloss, satin, or matte. Each is a distinct finishing process. The weave beneath remains visible, protected, permanent.

Step 06

Quality control

It passes or it doesn't ship. Every finished part is inspected by hand — surface finish, edge quality, fitment geometry, and weight all checked against specification. A part that passes receives its Vanté part number. A part that doesn't isn't reworked and quietly shipped anyway. It's remade from the beginning. There is no other standard.

The finishes

Five finishes. One standard.

Every part is made to order and finished by hand. Choose the weave you see, and how the surface meets the light.

Available on selected parts: look for the material and finish choice on the product page.

The classic diagonal carbon weave under a deep, mirror-like clearcoat.
The classic diagonal weave with a soft, low-sheen satin finish.
A tighter checkerboard weave under a deep, mirror-like clearcoat. Commonly used by brands like Ferrari for visuals parts.
A tighter checkerboard weave with a soft, low-sheen satin finish.
Chopped carbon pressed into a marbled pattern, unique to every part, in high-gloss.