how to complex print on carbon fiber


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ARSOUILLERB26
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Hello mates

I would like to know how to achieve complex printing on carbon fiber.
I would like to do something like this (picture found on a shop so it's possible)




If possible I would like to invoid clear coating because my bodyshop painter had a lot of work clear coating my infused parts (lot of pinholes which forced him to a LOT of layers and of course sanding between each one)
I asked to a serigraphic shop if they can print on carbon fiber and it would be a first try for them so if I can give them some advices, it would be a time/money saver.
Do you know how this printing can be done and if clear coats are necessary, what product can I buy for a carbon fiber specific application? (I saw in the last easy composites video a "phantom clear")

Thank you everybody

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ARSOUILLERB26 - 12/16/2021 9:55:13 AM
Hi and thank you for your replies

Lester, what do you mean by: "wipe on fillers"? English is not my main language so I don't see what it is.

So I need a polyester top coat instead of the classic 2k automotive clear coats?
Does it have the same king of glossy?
I looked about the duratec sunshield and the Scott Bader. It looks like there is no UV protection for the sunshield despite his name ^^
I struggle to find them in Europe.







there are specific products to fill in surface porosity like this one: https://shop1.r-g.de/en/art/954200

Honestly i never worked with a specificly formulated prduct like the one i linked, but generally just use some laminating epoxy to do so if nescessary. The key is to not to spray it on, but actually use a squegee or a cloth to actually work it into the porosity, and then wipe off all the excess.

It is probably also worth mentionning that you might have to work on your infusion technique. a well made part usually will have very little pinholes over all.

hope this helps

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