What would have to be done to make a wet carbon peice have that dry look? Wet sand, dry sand etc? And would it affect the strength and quality of the carbon itself?

 

Anyone?

 

you can use a flat clear to make it look flat

 

He is referring to changing the look of the carbon fiber from the first picture to the second picture.

 

Just wet sand it. If you don't hit the fibers, you won't affect the strength.

 

From carbon fiber to Kevlar?

 

LOL

 

what grade of sand paper would you guys say is best suitable? 800 up to 2000? im afraid to leave little scratches if i go too coarse.

 

I would do what shocker911 said. scuff, clean, flat clear.

 

grey scotchbrite pad

 

i lold.

 

Yes. I know what it is called. I was just clarifying for the other poster.

 

grey scothbrite and wet sand. got it. and direction i should go? across the hood from left to right or from front to back?

 

He's asking about dry carbon fiber, like this...



Kevlar is an entirely different material.

 

Thank you for the picture! I guess I was the confused one.

 

Grey scotchbrite and you can use a scuffing paste from a auto paint store. use it wet and it will clean and scuff at the same time and help adhesion. when you scuff keep moving in a circular motion dont just scuff the same spot over and over. and keep your finger together and use more of your palm. you dont need to wet sand. after scuffing rinse with water. then use a water based cleaner like rapid prep and a blue shop towel. make sure its completely clean use a tack rag to remove any lint. do not press to hard with the tack rag. then fill paint gun do a quick blow off with the air then clear.

 

A matte clear I'm assuming?

 

you know what a bitchin clear is, Alsa soft feel clear. Take a look
http://alsacorp.com/products/softtouch/softtouch.htm

 

what exactly should i be looking at? the resins?