How to paint Carbon Fiber panels

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thilina75	thilina75 posted 8 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 5, Visits: 37	Hi ya, Can you guys please tell me the procedure and the paints I can use for paint carbon fiber car body panels. I have used gel coat on my mold when manufacturing panels. and any shop I can purchase these paints and necessary accessories will be a greatly helpful. Best Regards, Thilina.
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Hanaldo	Hanaldo posted 8 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 2.5K, Visits: 28K	I'm not totally sure the OP isn't after a clear finish over the carbon... Could have used a clear gelcoat, and now wants to clear over the top of that. Either way, technique is the same really. Needs to be sanded and cleaned. Primer isn't totally necessary, but not a bad idea if trying to colour match.
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thilina75 - 8 Years Ago

Interloper393 - 8 Years Ago

I used gel coat for my molds, I guess I have to get rid of gel coat by sanding first. Any...

thilina75 - 8 Years Ago

Hanaldo - 8 Years Ago

I would 240 samd then primer , flat the primer with 800 then paint

Interloper393 - 8 Years Ago

Hanaldo - 8 Years Ago

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