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How to paint Carbon Fiber panels

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By thilina75 - 6/23/2017 9:21:41 AM

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.
By Hanaldo - 7/16/2017 3:29:05 AM

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.