Clear coat over Carbon Fibre

[HYDROJERRY]

I didnt try to even out the paint with the decals on mine but i used 1000 like Gimp just to scuff it up then did a light wash with just alittle dishsoap, used my air compressor to blow off the excess water, then sprayed two coats very light then i sprayed it thick, just enough to look evenly wet, did this two or three times and let it sit for about a weak and put some polish wax on it and done,, ill try to get a good pick tonight to show my hatch up close..

[Mattwarner]

Thanks Jerry, That would be great

[HYDROJERRY]

Sorry Matt i forgot, once i get off work my mind goes blank!!! im going to wright myself a sticky wright now and tonight ill post those pics for ya,,

[HYDROJERRY]

ok heres the hatch i cleard, keep in mind i wet sanded it then sprayed the clear, let it cure and put some polish wax on it, took many pics to try to get the light to reflect so you could see how glassy it turely is,, if i took the pics in the sun light it would have looked better but hope these help..

[Mattwarner]

Thanks Jerry looks great, I've decided to order some more decals, rather than try and sand around the ones on there and risk flaking off at a later stage, plus it's damp and cold in the UK so gonna wait till the weather gets warmer before doing it as I won't be allowed to do it in the house!

[HYDROJERRY]

yes if you havent done it alread i deffinately recomend wet sand it before you put the decals on,, like you said so you dont have to sand around them!!!

[srislash]

Well guys,I got sucked into buying some small sanding cloth by my LHS.I got 1800,2400,and 3600 grit.This stuff goes to 12,000,yes,12,000.When I glued my hatch locks in to my canopy,some CA ran across my clear so I guess I'm trying the polish system.I think I'll test run her first though.It's just too close

[Mattwarner]

Ran mine for the first time today and was so impressed thanks to the advice on OSE setup seems pretty spot on!

[srislash]

Glad to hear Matt.No vid yet?

[Rich]

Have any of you used that U-pol on top of Pactra paint? I am looking for a clear for my future hull

[srislash]

It's an experiment Rich.I haven't tried it on Pactra.I may have some around I can test for you if you like.Testors enamel is fine as long as you let it cure well.Testors laquer seems to be fine. Tamiya acrylic is good.I'm gonna switch to it.

Let me know about the test.

[Rich]

I you could that would be great! Testors makes a clear? I didnt see it on the website ill have to look. Where can I get the Upol? I live in the states

[srislash]

No No,I didn't mean Testors makes a clear.Well they do but it sucks.I get my U-pol from a autobody paint supplier.Do you have one near?

There is also Auto Body Toolmart online in the states.

[Rich]

I can do some research and find some near me, did you test it on pactra?

[srislash]

I can do some research and find some near me, did you test it on pactra?

Sorry Rich,Grandma's 90th today.I sprayed some Pactra on plastic this morning.I'll try clear tomorrow.