Thank you 🤟

@@CarbonWorkshops hey guys how could I place a custom order for a Ford Fiesta mk7.5 centre console ?? Cheers Cobble Detailing

Most automotive clears have UV protection...

Hi, with this clear coat I have no issues. It's very thick compared to others iv used.

@@CarbonWorkshopswhat brand clear coat and hardener?

Wrapping metal with real carbon fiber (not carbon fibber!) is problematic. Carbon fiber does not expand or shrink with temperature changes, but the metal underneath does. In the sun, the black carbon fiber can get up to 140+ degrees F, causing the metal tank to "grow". The carbon fiber won't move, so the laminate will shear (delaminate) from the tank over time. Keep the carbon fiber skinned tank at the same temperature, no problem. Expect then different galvanic potentials between the metal and carbon fiber will cause oxidation (unless you keep the carbon fiber skinned tank in a completely dry environment).

240 grit allows for mechanical adhesion. The quality of his finish is mostly achieved through the thorough degreasing and spray booth indoors. Rattle cans should get you most of the way there, then you can polish out any impurities. 7 months later, so how did you do?

@@mod.ts76 I was an idiot and didn't realize I already bought one that came sanded and coated lol. Not exactly a job I could get done perfectly though.

Yes the 2k mix cans you should be able to. Maybe not great straight from the can but should wet flat and polish great.

2k spray cans work very well for small parts

@@CarbonWorkshopsI can’t get a nice shiny polish from my cf trunk I haven’t sanded with a fine grit tho should I 3k grit sand it and polish polish polish? And use a cut compound before polishing? It’s really dull it looks like dry cf almost

Is the clear coat an epoxy? If yes, does it affect the sprayer? 1:59

Not big enough 😂 about 10 x 16ft

Youl be fine, just make sure it's well de greased 👌

When it doubt, spray the clear coat a bit thick, versus too little. You can always come back and cut and polish the heavy orange peel texture.

Time will tell I guess, however it is automotive grade 2k clear coat used on cars.

2K polyurethane clear coats are actually clear rubber, and have good scratch resistance and impact strength. Scratches can often be buffed out, just like the sanding scratches.

I can't see that being a problem. Sand a little, degrease and re clear coat 👍

@@CarbonWorkshops turns out it is scored plastic and I can’t let that slide. I can carbon fiber skin it and clear coat it. Can’t let the scored plastic remain lol

I use Lechler 2000 macrofan 2k

Xcr resin could be brushed on. It would require wet Sanding flat through all grits up to 2500 grit before polish.

Its twill weave made from prepreg carbon fibre. And this is a full carbon part.

No, just sand the surface and de grease

240 grit is likely the correct, or close grit to sand prior to clear coat. Like most coatings, clear coat needs a specific "tooth" size to bond too. Too course, like 60 grit, and you'll see the sanding scratches through the clear. To fine (like 1500 grit), and the sanding scratches are too small to fill and hold onto, and the clear coat will likely delaminate over time. All professional paint re-finishing systems specify the correct grit of sanding (both wet and dry) to use, prior to applying the coating.

​What if i use 2k clear coat spray? What grit do i use for it

@@JR-nh4fi I'd try 400 wet sanded.

@@drrock5356 400 and thats it? Thanks for answering fam

Hi, unfortunately to busy for custom work at the moment. Thanks tho

Sure, just add the candy to the 2nd coat of clear coat.

It could be because your clear coat was not cured to a high temperature before being exposed to the sun.

and what surface cleaner do you use? is there a certain type that works best?

The red scotch is a the equivalent to 320 grit sandpaper. And surface cleaner I use is 'Gyeon Q2m prep' works very well.

@@CarbonWorkshops brilliant, thankyou very much!

Red scotch is 320. 400 then spray will be fine. I wouldn't go to 1500 you will have trouble with the clear coat sticking.

@@CarbonWorkshops thanks bro.

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No, real carbon fibre

Yes but the pinholes will appear again once dried.

Probably to thick and goes cloudy

He's using a 2K polyurethane clear coat: Clear + Hardener + Thinner. You can buy clear coat systems at automotive paint stores, online, and 2K clear coat also comes in handy 1-time-use spray cans.

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