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Gerrit72	G Gerrit72 posted 5 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
G Group: Forum Members Posts: 3, Visits: 10	Hello all, Just ordered the XCR skinning kit, was wondering if it's possible to give it a matt finish? a dry carbon look, I kind of prefer that look, if so how do I best achieve that? Just grind the shine away with mild sandpaper or 'roughly' sand it and spray it with matt varnish? TIA
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Warren (Staff)	Warren (Staff) posted 5 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Administrators Posts: 2.5K, Visits: 8.5K	The only easy way to get a matt/satin finish is to spray with a lacquer. Sanding it does not normally give an even matt look to the part. Warren Penalver Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Support Assistant
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Gerrit72	G Gerrit72 posted 5 Years Ago HOT Post Details
G Group: Forum Members Posts: 3, Visits: 10	+x Warren (Staff) - 7/22/2020 12:05:43 PM The only easy way to get a matt/satin finish is to spray with a lacquer. Sanding it does not normally give an even matt look to the part. Ok thanks, can I use a rattle spray can matt varnish or do I need something else?
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Warren (Staff)	Warren (Staff) posted 5 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Administrators Posts: 2.5K, Visits: 8.5K	It will work, yes, but generally for composites use we always recommend a good quality 2 pack lacquer. Automotive ones work well as usually they are UV stable and quite tough which is ideal for composites parts. Warren Penalver Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Support Assistant
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Gerrit72	G Gerrit72 posted 5 Years Ago HOT Post Details
G Group: Forum Members Posts: 3, Visits: 10	+x Warren (Staff) - 7/22/2020 3:44:59 PM It will work, yes, but generally for composites use we always recommend a good quality 2 pack lacquer. Automotive ones work well as usually they are UV stable and quite tough which is ideal for composites parts. Thanks for the info
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