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What finish on a carbon fibre part do you think looks best??
What finish on a carbon fibre part do you think looks best??
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What finish on a carbon fibre part do you think looks best??
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Davidpetty1988
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Any others finishes I've missed let me know and I'll add them to the poll
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For me the desired finish depends on the part and its location, engineered components look best in flat or Satin, small decorative items look best in gloss and large carbon areas look too garish in gloss, a satin again compliments the weave on large panels.
F1 cars always seem to select the best finishes for the location, even though I guess that's not the actual reason why, but they look more purposeful in situ.
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What finish on a carbon fibre part do you think looks best??
Davidpetty1988
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10 Years Ago
Matt clear finish is my favourite
ChrisR
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10 Years Ago
Sorry Chris won't let me add another answer to the poll but anyone who votes for a matt clear finish...
Davidpetty1988
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10 Years Ago
I personally prefer a satin finish. Two good things with it are you have a dull mould so no worries...
morepower
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10 Years Ago
Morepower, How do you get that finish? How do you fill pinholes? I use prepreg on aluminum under...
cpkielycua
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10 Years Ago
[quote][b]cpkielycua (28/02/2016)[/b][hr]Morepower, How do you get that finish? How do you fill...
morepower
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10 Years Ago
I like gloss, but I'm actually also a big fan of peel ply finishes. Have made a few parts with a...
Hanaldo
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10 Years Ago
For me the desired finish depends on the part and its location, engineered components look best in...
PAUL S
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10 Years Ago
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