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Sanding Techniques on Carbon Fiber

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By Dillonjan - 9/1/2019 7:00:07 PM

Greetings!

Would love to know on your experience and insights on the best possible way to get a flat and even finishes on your carbon fiber projects, especially on hand layup process.

Normally what I did was to spray paint on the surfaces till I get rid of it to get an even finishes. Would love to hear out if your method is different than mine. 

Thank you for sharing info's in advance!
By Warren (Staff) - 9/2/2019 12:12:07 PM

Hand lay up does need a bit of skill and practice to get right with cosmetic parts.  It can help to use a bristle roller over the fabric to remove any trapped air from between the fibres.  The bristles get between the fibres lifting out any trapped air that would otherwise be a void.