How can I get a matte surface finish when hand laying carbon fiber?


How can I get a matte surface finish when hand laying carbon fiber?
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The sanded mould usually get a very smooth and shine surface finish, I am wondering how does those matte surface coming from, sand after done? or sand the mould with small grit sand paper before laying? Thanks alot! Any information is welcomed.
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You would get a matt finish from a matt mould, however the finish is not always even so very rarely does it look great.  Also many release agents will add a gloss finish to the surface thus ruining the matt effect even more.

The most reliable way, in our experience, is to use a matt or Satin lacquer sprayed onto the part after manufacture. The lacquers generally go down very evenly with a good even finish to them.  Also most lacquers are UV stable so you have the added benefit of further UV stability. 

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Warren (Staff) - 6/24/2019 11:26:34 AM
You would get a matt finish from a matt mould, however the finish is not always even so very rarely does it look great.  Also many release agents will add a gloss finish to the surface thus ruining the matt effect even more.

The most reliable way, in our experience, is to use a matt or Satin lacquer sprayed onto the part after manufacture. The lacquers generally go down very evenly with a good even finish to them.  Also most lacquers are UV stable so you have the added benefit of further UV stability. 

Thanks Warren, I'll try that!

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