Im Brad and I make how-to videos. CHA-998 1997- 2004 Corvette 427 Stinger Hoods.
Imagine how many coats of paint it would take to make a sweater as smooth as a piece of sheet metal and you get an idea of the scope of the challenge.
Painting carbon fiber hood. I had all the while planned to paint the hood because my car was keyed and Im repainting the whole car and putting on a M-tec back bumper as well. Re-clean with SX103 or SWX350. Our company was founded by genuine automotive aficionados and debuted in the automotive aftermarket industry in 2003.
1955 Chevy 2 12 Cowl Hoods. Finishing up the paint on my carbon fiber and stock hood. He doesnt want to paint it because its so nice.
Hold the spraying can at a 45 angle first spray out of the working area to avoid spit and then spray it back and forth lightly. CHA-154 1964 ChevelleEl Camino 4 Cowl Induction. Carbon fiber hoods come ready to install and need no painting.
Theres many different car. Additionally carbon fiber hoods are almost always lighter than factory hoods so they can help you improve performance. You want to strip and remove paint from carbon fiber.
Custom painting plastic welding and fuel tank dent repair fiberglasscarbon fiber repairs and factory color matching are all done on site. Yes you can paint carbon fiber but make sure u sand it down good but i would say its a waste. Finish sand to 320 or 400 grit.
Coming Soon Spring 2015. Tilbury enterprises llc 6845 speedway blvd suite k101 las vegas nv 89115 702 900 2346. I have some tips for you how to prepare carbon parts for painting and how to remove color from carbon.
SEIBON Carbon a division of SEIBON International Inc specializes in the design and manufacture of high-quality carbon fiber automotive body components such as hoods trunks fenders and aerodynamic body additions such as rear spoilers and side skirts. A premium clear coat is recommended such as House of Kolors Show Clear because of the high UV protection think sunscreen for the carbon fiber. Painting a new hood yourself will save you money - and in this article weve included a general guide on how to perform the process.
Depending on the primer you use you may need up to five coats of primer before the surface is ready for paint. 2010 Camaro Short Stinger Hood. If you do not have a black surface Use the black paint to paint the surface Black.
Its best to mechanically remove the existing finish then treat as new un-painted gelcoated carbon fiber. CHA-352 70-72 Chevelle 427 Stinger Hoods. I just received my VIS M3 style CF Hood and my bodyman said its one of the most beautiful and perfect carbon fiber hoods he ever had come through the shop.
In fact there are several steps you can follow for carbon fibre painting success. 1969 - 72 Olds 442 Ram Air Hoods. BMW avoids painting carbon fiber panels with i3.
Carbon hood was faded so we color matched to the car. Cobaltss 3chevycobaltssturbocharged 3chevycobaltssstraightpipe Cobaltss Cobaltsszzpexhaust. Our Bay Area location is only a short drive from San Jose San Francisco Santa Cruz and the East Bay.
Carbon fiber hoods come with a clear gelcoat that allows you to see the clean weave of the carbon fiber and that makes it so you dont have to paint your hood. Note that your local paint and body supplier might let you rent or borrow a quality spray gun such as Iwata or Sata. I do custom painting projects guitar painting airbrushing spray can painting wood working and a variety of.
CHA-850 92-96 BMW Alpina Custom Hood. How to Paint Carbon Fiber Step 1. Seal with an epoxy primer.
Carbon fiber is closer to a fabric than it is to the metal panels automakers are accustomed to painting. And if you choose a carbon fiber hood no painting is necessary because theyll arrive at your door with a protective clear coat layer already applied. Hey guys I need some advice.
If youre painting a carbon fibre part that has a clear coating which is highly likely you have to start by sanding it. Either DPLF Epoxy Primer or DPLV 21 VOC Epoxy Primer are excellent choices. Apply basecoat color and clear.
Mix and spray per the manufacturers recommendations. People actually paint the sides sometimes leaving a stripe of carbon fiber down the middle.
