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Thanks Doggy, but I didnt want to get into details too much. I was gettign ready for work and I was on my phone. On a big surface the CF is layered straight after the first layer so it gives you room to play, but yes, on a small part like this, let the first layer to dry till it gets tacky but not sticking to your hands. Make sure you use the right resin/epoxy and hardner ratio as well. I think on a 5:1 you need to leave it about 2-4 hours to get tacky. Have a separate test area so you dont touch the part to check whether is dry or not. I think too many layers of resin could make the part look too big but each to their own. On the other hand, sanding down the part to an even surface is more important I reckon, and that also depends on the grit you're using. But yeah, 3 coats, sand down, and than clear coats should do the trick just fine. |
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Too much resin will give not clear surface and in some places there will be too much resin - CF MIGHT look yellow'ish... |
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Now depending on the clear you're using: I would look for a polyurethane UV clear coat in a spray can so it does not interact with the resin. |
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Man, reading the "how-to" is VERY helpful... but reconfirm me that, it's not for me. I don't have the patience. You have my full respect.
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What im using is ceramic based 2 component clear coat. Its as hard as resin, and its UV protective, and NO yellowing / no cracking with it! And for people who never tried this - be prepared for massive itching, smell, and mess at first few times You need practice before you will get desired result |
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As for the CF - firstly - buy small CF wrap kit (there's bunch of places to buy this from) and find a something you would want to wrap - pretty simple shape, something even from house hold items. And try on it Don't mess with car pieces straight - it will be expensive way to learn then |
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Heres the DIY: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12312 |
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I have never digged the interior colour matching the exterior. It looks too rice, show car...but hey maybe I am just getting old. |
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The ceramic 2 component clear coat can be transfered into a presurised spray can as well. Well, the atomisation might not be the same as if it comes out of gun with 300-3000 PSI but it is good enough for small surfaces. On a bigger surface, you need air gun for sure. All clear coats (urethane 2 components for automotive use) would have a UV protection (more or less effective depending on the money you spend on the clear/hardner).
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Cody - please stop spamming this tread... If you read carefully - you will see that if not VENDOR - im not support to talk about prices and so on. And this tread isn't about pricing or DIY help one...
You have my email - which is on FB page - and you can mail me / get info there if you really needed. |
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