How to paint Carbon Fiber panels

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How to paint Carbon Fiber panels

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thilina75	thilina75 posted 8 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 5, Visits: 37	Hi ya, Can you guys please tell me the procedure and the paints I can use for paint carbon fiber car body panels. I have used gel coat on my mold when manufacturing panels. and any shop I can purchase these paints and necessary accessories will be a greatly helpful. Best Regards, Thilina.
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Interloper393	Interloper393 posted 8 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 90, Visits: 634	The process is the same as if you we're to paint a normal panel. Key the part, clean and degrease. , tack wipe then primer, samd then paint. I always use 2k clear on my parts for added protection and shine.
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thilina75	thilina75 posted 8 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 5, Visits: 37	I used gel coat for my molds, I guess I have to get rid of gel coat by sanding first. Any suggestions for that. thank you
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Hanaldo	Hanaldo posted 8 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 2.5K, Visits: 28K	You don't have to get rid of the gelcoat, you just need to scuff it up with 400-800 grit (refer to your chosen paints TDS for specifics) sandpaper before painting it.
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Interloper393	Interloper393 posted 8 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 90, Visits: 634	I would 240 samd then primer , flat the primer with 800 then paint
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Hanaldo	Hanaldo posted 8 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 2.5K, Visits: 28K	I'm not totally sure the OP isn't after a clear finish over the carbon... Could have used a clear gelcoat, and now wants to clear over the top of that. Either way, technique is the same really. Needs to be sanded and cleaned. Primer isn't totally necessary, but not a bad idea if trying to colour match.
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