In this post we cover best-practices for preparing your carbon fiber part for a gloss or matte clear coat. Correctly preparing your part is critical for achieving a high-quality finished part.
Achieving a concourse-level clear coat finish is a difficult and demanding process, particularly with carbon fiber parts. This post outlines the process for spraying a final stage clear coat, but the basic spraying procedure is widely applicable.
Polishing is the process of sanding your part smooth and then bringing it to a glossy, mirror-like finish. In this post we'll walk through how to prepare, wet sand and polish a clear coated carbon fiber part.