switchjv

gel coating and clearcaoting are two different processes. gel coating is like applying a thick coat of primer to fiberglass. clearcoating, however utilizes a two part system that leaves the shiny coating on surfaces. if you want to resurface carbon fiber, my advice is to sand the original clearcoat on the panel with a fine grade paper. then you can reclear with a uv protectant clearcoat. or with multiple coats of a high gloss uerethane clearcoat.

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by switchjv &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">gel coating and clearcaoting are two different processes. gel coating is like applying a thick coat of primer to fiberglass. clearcoating, however utilizes a two part system that leaves the shiny coating on surfaces. if you want to resurface carbon fiber, my advice is to sand the original clearcoat on the panel with a fine grade paper. then you can reclear with a uv protectant clearcoat. or with multiple coats of a high gloss uerethane clearcoat.</TD></TR></TABLE>


It was pretty much covered on the first page I got it more or less now... either way im not doing this myself so I can only hope the shop knows whats up.

aristro

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by switchjv &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">gel coating and clearcaoting are two different processes. gel coating is like applying a thick coat of primer to fiberglass. clearcoating, however utilizes a two part system that leaves the shiny coating on surfaces. if you want to resurface carbon fiber, my advice is to sand the original clearcoat on the panel with a fine grade paper. then you can reclear with a uv protectant clearcoat. or with multiple coats of a high gloss uerethane clearcoat.</TD></TR></TABLE>

It all depends on how you spray it and the size of your tip. Usually gel coats last longer on composites and you can add more UV to gel coats than clear coats with the latest inovations they have done in the structures of them

merical

Interesting topic. I've run into an issue with my VIS hood as well with the clear. On mine it's begun getting very cloudy on a few of the edges. Am I able to have it sanded all the way down(to removing the clouding) and then reclear? I believe I can, just wanted to make sure.

Matt

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by merical &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Interesting topic. I've run into an issue with my VIS hood as well with the clear. On mine it's begun getting very cloudy on a few of the edges. Am I able to have it sanded all the way down(to removing the clouding) and then reclear? I believe I can, just wanted to make sure.

Matt</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah, if you sand it down with a wetsand 2000 grit you will get through the cloudyness.. but like they said, a good clear needs to be used to make sure it wont take a **** again..

00eddie00(95eg)

ok so lets say i were to get a new vis cf hood would you reccomemd getting cleared with better clear when its new or just wait till it fades and looks gay?

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 00eddie00(95eg) &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok so lets say i were to get a new vis cf hood would you reccomemd getting cleared with better clear when its new or just wait till it fades and looks gay?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Just wait until it fades and be sure to wax it at least once every three months or so to hold up the clear it has.

00eddie00(95eg)

ok sounds good thanks

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No problem man!

powerflow

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 00eddie00(95eg) &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok so lets say i were to get a new vis cf hood would you reccomemd getting cleared with better clear when its new or just wait till it fades and looks gay?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Why wait for the gay? You could polish and wax it regularly, but that doesn't fix the actual problem. If fitment is good, I would clear it right away, and be done with it. Keep in mind, hoods are exposed to harsh conditions being on the front of the car. It's going to be nice and clean, brand new, easy to prep. If you leave it on the car your just exposing it to contamination, possible stains, ect. I'd rather have a nice build of quality 2k high solids clear for easy maintenance. I would prep it with 800-1000 for a good mechanical adhesion as well. If painted right the clear will flow out and look like glass.

mztykal

Usually as soon as I get anything cf, I wetsand down with 1000, then shoot 2-3 coats of clear over it and it comes out gorgeus. I cut and buff if needed also.

Here's a S2K hood I just finished. 3 coats of PPG clear. Seibon stuff, but it faded pretty quickly.




Modified by mztykal at 10:00 PM 10/1/2008