Is clear coating required on interior infused items?


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Trevor Harris
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Hello,

After reading Fred Gaynor’s post on clear coating  CF parts and his battle with siliconecontamination on 5/5/17 it seems that making good CF items is only half thebattle!

Is there any need to clear coat small components made by theinfusion process if they are coming out pit free and will be used inside a home such as shelving bracketsor seating . UV I think cannot pass through glass windows. I know that someinterior lighting such as fluorescent tubes give of UV so will items inside thehome still discolour in time?

For a hobbyist producing small items for inside use to thenpurchase a spray gun outfit as well seems a big outlay. If a coating isrequired to finish an infused component is it permissible on this forum to name‘rattle can’ brands that members have had good results? Is it possible to dipsmall items in lieu of spraying and if so in what would forum members recommend?

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UV can certainly pass through glass windows. 

Simple answer is that your parts will still yellow over time, but it will take much much longer than if it were out in direct sunlight, so you're probably talking about 10-15 years. Also whether you would notice slight yellowing over the black carbon is debate-able as well. 
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