Autobody Shop/Painting Near Me ? Issue with Painting Carbon Fiber Hood? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ScionFR-S · 10-29-2013, 01:07 PM

im getting the VIS Racing AMS Carbon Fiber Hood and i will be getting it painted Raven black to match my FR-S ... my guy said that hes worried the paint won't stay well and may come off but he has to talk to his painter first bc he doesnt like dealing with Carbon Fiber Parts.... any issues that you have noticed or something i should tell the painter to take into account when attacking this job?

ANYONE YOU CAN RECOMMEND TO ME TO PAINT MY HOOD NEAR ME ? I LIVE IN 11378 Maspeth, NY aka Queens

infinite012 · 10-29-2013, 01:28 PM

Take it to another body shop. They obviously have no idea what they're doing if they don't feel confident in their ability to paint a carbon fiber (likely fiberglass with carbon fiber overlay) piece.

You're in NY. I'm sure you can find at least a handful of shops that have been sponsors to one of many tuner cars in the area.

kALMIGHTY · 10-29-2013, 01:52 PM

I've been wondering about this for a while now. I want to get a carbon hood and have it painted to match my Ultramarine, but I'm not sure how hard it is to remove paint from carbon if I ever choose to go back.

Also, what are the differences between these two hoods? They look extremely similar but the VIS hood is almost $300 more than the Seibon one.

http://www.carid.com/2013-scion-fr-s...d-3675138.html

http://www.carid.com/2013-scion-fr-s...-13005809.html

FR-Shadow · 10-29-2013, 01:56 PM

I had my rexpeed lip kit painted raven and it was carbon fiber to start with. Its easily possible as many others have stated is basically like painting fiberglass. Although since it is carbon fiber depeding on how thin the paint is you may be able to see the texture of the weave of the carbon in certain angles in certain light. But again doubtful. I thought i saw some on my side skirts at certain angles but i really had to be looking for it.

niceguy21 · 10-29-2013, 02:02 PM

Carbon is paintable regardless if it has clear coat or no clear coat, I've painted carbon fiber numerous times and you usually you use a primer or base coat(white/ lighter color). Afterwards you shoot the paint you are planning to use. As like others have suggested, go to another shop who won't warrant their work just because its carbon fiber.

Also usually you can't revert back to carbon unless you can sand off all the paint and clear coat to the point where you finally hit the clear gel coat so I wouldn't recommend it at all, its pretty much a permanent process painting carbon, better off getting a fiberglass instead if your painting.

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spitfire481 · 10-29-2013, 07:27 PM

Block sand with 180/320. Prime with urethane primer. Prep 600/800 then base/clear. Blocking and priming first will help keep the carbon weave pattern from showing under the painted section and keep it looking smooth like the rest of the car

ScionFR-S · 10-30-2013, 05:28 PM

bump

infinite012 · 10-30-2013, 05:32 PM

The fuck are you bumping this thread for? You got solid advice from everyone.

Dispect · 10-30-2013, 05:35 PM

^ lol ass

infinite012 · 10-30-2013, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dispect

^ lol ass

Literally every single post has useful information. Except for kalmighty. His post is worse than dog shit.

ScionFR-S · 10-30-2013, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinite012

The fuck are you bumping this thread for? You got solid advice from everyone.

you betta check yourself before you wreck yourself

stugray · 10-30-2013, 07:09 PM

For all of you buying carbon fiber hoods:
1 - The hood on this car is the absolute lightest I have ever experienced: Aluminum....

2 - If you are buying one I assume it is only for the cool CF look, otherwise See #1
(long story short: If you want to paint it......WHY???)

stugray · 10-30-2013, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinite012

The fuck are you bumping this thread for? You got solid advice from everyone.

WTF you commenting for on a thread that pisses you off?

BUMP!

ScionFR-S · 10-30-2013, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stugray

For all of you buying carbon fiber hoods:
1 - The hood on this car is the absolute lightest I have ever experienced: Aluminum....

2 - If you are buying one I assume it is only for the cool CF look, otherwise See #1
(long story short: If you want to paint it......WHY???)

im not concerned with weight at all i love the way the hood looks , and when painted correctly its going to flow so nice, no one has it done yet on a raven so im excited.

10-29-2013, 01:56 PM	#4
FR-Shadow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Location: Arizona Posts: 1,418 Thanks: 260 Thanked 502 Times in 297 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had my rexpeed lip kit painted raven and it was carbon fiber to start with. Its easily possible as many others have stated is basically like painting fiberglass. Although since it is carbon fiber depeding on how thin the paint is you may be able to see the texture of the weave of the carbon in certain angles in certain light. But again doubtful. I thought i saw some on my side skirts at certain angles but i really had to be looking for it. __________________ Car Journal

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10-29-2013, 01:07 PM	#1
ScionFR-S Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Raven Scion FR-S Location: Queens, NY Posts: 665 Thanks: 32 Thanked 79 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Autobody Shop/Painting Near Me ? Issue with Painting Carbon Fiber Hood? im getting the VIS Racing AMS Carbon Fiber Hood and i will be getting it painted Raven black to match my FR-S ... my guy said that hes worried the paint won't stay well and may come off but he has to talk to his painter first bc he doesnt like dealing with Carbon Fiber Parts.... any issues that you have noticed or something i should tell the painter to take into account when attacking this job? ANYONE YOU CAN RECOMMEND TO ME TO PAINT MY HOOD NEAR ME ? I LIVE IN 11378 Maspeth, NY aka Queens __________________ "To make it in America you need three things, a smile, a gun, and a plan. If you need to give up one thing, give up the smile. If you need to give something else up, lose the gun. But never, ever, give up your plan." Last edited by ScionFR-S; 10-31-2013 at 10:56 AM.

10-29-2013, 01:28 PM	#2
infinite012 Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 13 DGM BRZ Ltd Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 974 Thanks: 294 Thanked 470 Times in 255 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Take it to another body shop. They obviously have no idea what they're doing if they don't feel confident in their ability to paint a carbon fiber (likely fiberglass with carbon fiber overlay) piece. You're in NY. I'm sure you can find at least a handful of shops that have been sponsors to one of many tuner cars in the area.

10-29-2013, 01:52 PM	#3
kALMIGHTY Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: TRD Ultramarine '13 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 190 Thanked 766 Times in 347 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've been wondering about this for a while now. I want to get a carbon hood and have it painted to match my Ultramarine, but I'm not sure how hard it is to remove paint from carbon if I ever choose to go back. Also, what are the differences between these two hoods? They look extremely similar but the VIS hood is almost $300 more than the Seibon one. http://www.carid.com/2013-scion-fr-s...d-3675138.html http://www.carid.com/2013-scion-fr-s...-13005809.html

10-29-2013, 07:27 PM	#6
spitfire481 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2JZ FRS Location: Pure Automotive Performance Posts: 1,378 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,354 Times in 621 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Block sand with 180/320. Prime with urethane primer. Prep 600/800 then base/clear. Blocking and priming first will help keep the carbon weave pattern from showing under the painted section and keep it looking smooth like the rest of the car

10-30-2013, 05:32 PM	#8
infinite012 Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 13 DGM BRZ Ltd Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 974 Thanks: 294 Thanked 470 Times in 255 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	The fuck are you bumping this thread for? You got solid advice from everyone.

10-30-2013, 05:35 PM	#9
Dispect Newbie Car Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Asphalt 6MT FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 413 Thanks: 78 Thanked 54 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^ lol ass

10-30-2013, 07:09 PM	#12
stugray Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2013 GBS BRZ Limited Location: Colorado Posts: 1,925 Thanks: 627 Thanked 1,445 Times in 711 Posts Mentioned: 41 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For all of you buying carbon fiber hoods: 1 - The hood on this car is the absolute lightest I have ever experienced: Aluminum.... 2 - If you are buying one I assume it is only for the cool CF look, otherwise See #1 (long story short: If you want to paint it......WHY???)

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