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Painting CF

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By Lastcadet2185 - 2/16/2014 9:05:31 PM

Gooday Mates!

My first attempt at fabrication is going to be a body for my RC LOSI Mini LST. I've always wanted to paint something Black Cherry.
The closest thing to what I visualize as Black Cherry is House of Colors Candy Brandywine with a deep black undercoat.
1. Is roughing or priming the surface of the CF necessary?
2. Is a certain catalyst better for laminating the CF if your going to paint it?
3. Should I wipe it down with a solvent or prep of some kind?
4. Can you tell I'm definitely a newbie Smile  

LIVE LONG & PROSPER!  Ron