How our parts are made
KAKAER builds its own parts in Guangzhou, China. Everything in the catalog below is made to order in our own workshop rather than bought in from a trading company, which is why we can quote directly in FRP or carbon fiber and why dealer pricing does not pass through a middleman. The process below describes how a part goes from an idea to a packed crate.
From design to packed crate
Seven stages, every one of them in-house. Photos are being added stage by stage — the slots below show exactly which file belongs where.
1. Design and fitment data
Each kit starts from the car itself. We work from scanned or measured data of the specific chassis and model years, because the differences between a pre-facelift and post-facelift bumper or between a standard and sport package are rarely cosmetic only. The styling drawing decides not just how the part looks, but where it picks up the factory mounting points, where it meets the headlight and grille, and how much clearance is left for tyres and suspension travel.
- Fitment is defined against a chassis code and model-year range, which is why every listing states both
- Mounting strategy is decided here: reuse of OEM fixing points versus supplied brackets
2. Tooling and mould making
A master plug is produced and finished to the surface quality we want the finished part to have, then moulds are taken from it. Mould quality decides everything downstream: a poor mould gives a part that needs heavy filling before paint, which adds weight and labour at the body shop. Moulds are maintained and re-finished between production runs, and this is also the step that carries the lead time and any tooling cost for a design that has never been produced before.
- New designs carry a tooling step; existing catalogue designs use moulds already in service
- Mould surface condition is checked before each production run
3. Lay-up
This is where the material is decided. FRP parts are laid up with chopped strand or woven glass mat and resin; carbon parts use woven carbon cloth, whose weave direction and number of layers are set per part depending on how stiff or how flexible it has to be. Prepreg dry carbon uses cloth that is already impregnated with a measured resin content before it goes into the mould, which is how it ends up lighter and more consistent than hand-wetted cloth.
- FRP: glass fibre and resin, hand laid - the economical choice, intended to be painted
- Wet carbon: carbon cloth wetted with resin during lay-up
- Prepreg dry carbon: factory-resinated cloth, cured under heat - the lightest option we offer
4. Curing
Parts cure either at room temperature or with heat, depending on the resin system and the material chosen. Curing is what gives the part its final rigidity and locks in the shape that was set in the mould; pulling a part too early is the classic cause of a panel that looks flat in the workshop but warps once it sits in the sun.
- Cure method follows the resin system used for that material
- Prepreg dry carbon parts require a heated cure
5. Demould, trim and surface finishing
After demoulding, flanges and excess material are trimmed, mounting holes are opened or finalised, and edges are brought up to shape. Carbon parts intended to stay visible are then clear-coated; FRP parts leave the workshop in a sanded, primed state ready for the body shop. This is also the point where any fixings supplied with the part - brackets, mesh, ABS or stainless steel hardware - are checked against the part they ship with.
- FRP parts ship sanded and ready for paint
- Visible carbon receives a clear coat; gloss and matte finishes are confirmed for the specific part when you order
6. Inspection before release
Finished parts are inspected before they are allowed into packing. Every part gets the checks below. If you also need something documented in writing - measured tolerances, inspection records, photographs before dispatch - tell us when ordering and we will confirm what we can supply with your shipment.
- Visual check of the finished surface, weave alignment and clear coat
- Dry fit check against the corresponding body panel or jig where one is available for that platform
- Symmetry check for left/right parts such as skirts, fenders and mirror covers
- Measured tolerances, written inspection records and pre-dispatch photographs: available on request, confirmed for your order
7. Packing for export
Body panels are large, light and brittle at the edges, so packing matters more than the box it ships in. Each part is wrapped individually, edges and flanges get dedicated protection because that is where transport damage actually happens, and cartons are either palletised or crated depending on the freight method chosen.
- Individual wrapping per part with foam or bubble protection on edges and corners
- Cartons sized to the part, with edges and corners protected separately rather than only the face
- Palletised or crated according to the freight method, with any export timber treatment agreed before booking
What each material means here
Every product page lists the exact materials available for that specific platform. Two abbreviations appear in the price tables across the catalog:
FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic)
Glass fibre and resin. Heavier than carbon and needs paint, but it is easy to repair, forgiving to fit and costs a fraction of the price, which is why it is the default choice for street cars and for any kit that will end up body-coloured.
Carbon fiber (wet lay-up)
Woven carbon cloth wetted with resin during lay-up and then clear-coated. Lighter than FRP and shows the weave, at a higher price.
Prepreg dry carbon
Cloth that carries a measured resin content before lay-up, cured under heat. Less excess resin means a lighter, stiffer and more consistent panel, which is why it carries the highest price in a given listing.
PCF (partial carbon fiber)
FRP structure with carbon fibre accents. A middle option when you want the carbon look in specific areas without paying for a full-carbon part.
FCF (full carbon fiber)
The whole part is carbon, not a carbon skin over another material.
ABS and stainless steel hardware
Used on specific parts such as grilles, mesh and brackets where a plastic or metal component is the right material. Listed per part wherever it applies.
We do not claim any third-party or OEM certification for these parts. They are aftermarket styling components and are sold as such; where approval matters in your market, your local rules decide what can be fitted to a road car, and that check belongs with the installer, not with us.
What we confirm for each order
Build time, finish options and paperwork differ from part to part. These are the things we confirm for you before you pay:
- Lead time for the material and the product type you are ordering
- Finish options available on the specific parts in your order
- Warranty terms and how a claim would be handled
- Any documentation you need supplied with the shipment, if it is something we issue
Frequently asked questions
Where are KAKAER parts made?
Kakaer Automobile Repacking Design (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd builds every part in its own workshop in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. Nothing in the catalog is bought in from a trading company, which is why we can quote FRP and carbon pricing directly.
Can I order in FRP as well as carbon fiber?
Wherever a part is made in more than one construction, the product page lists each material with its own price. Materials are set per part and per platform, so some listings are carbon-only.
What finishes are available?
FRP parts ship sanded and ready for primer and paint. Carbon parts ship clear-coated with the weave visible. Where a part is available in gloss, matte or forged carbon we confirm the options for that part when you order.
Do you hold any certification for these parts?
We do not claim any third-party or OEM certification. These are aftermarket styling components, and whether a modification is road-legal in your market is decided by your local rules and your installer.
How long does production take?
Everything is made to order rather than pulled off a shelf, so we quote the build time for your specific order before you pay - it depends on the material and on whether tooling for the part already exists.
Ask us anything about the process
Send your platform and the parts you need and we will tell you which construction we recommend and why.