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Any paint suitable for carbon fabric?
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Any paint suitable for carbon fabric?

Any paint suitable for carbon fabric?

(OP)
Hello all,

Does anyone know any type of paint/primer/whatever that can be sprayed on top of carbon fabric, without altering the resin infusion properties and mechanical properties (fiber/resin adherence, resin strength, and so on...)? I would like to "draw" the shape of the carbon/epoxy samples on top of the laminate before the infusion, in order to make the cutting process easier. I hope my question is clear enough... winky smile Thanks in advance!

RE: Any paint suitable for carbon fabric?

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Silver colored Sharpy markers are generally used for marking uncured prepreg.

RE: Any paint suitable for carbon fabric?

(OP)
Thanks for your tip, I'm going to try it. I have already tried white colored Sharpie Paint, but the "ink" seems to impregnate the fibers and almost disappear.

RE: Any paint suitable for carbon fabric?

(OP)
@CompositePro

Silver Sharpie works great! Thanks a lot...

RE: Any paint suitable for carbon fabric?

There's a tip to hold on to.  Thanks Pro!

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