high gloss coatings for carbon fiber?
high gloss coatings for carbon fiber?
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Hi all,
I'm just wondering what material is usually used for a high gloss piece of carbon fiber say for presentation purposes. varnish? sanded epoxy?
Thanks,
Ambert
I'm just wondering what material is usually used for a high gloss piece of carbon fiber say for presentation purposes. varnish? sanded epoxy?
Thanks,
Ambert





RE: high gloss coatings for carbon fiber?
Most urethanes are moisture curing; they crosslink by reaction with atmospheric moisture. They have excellent environmental durability and are water clear.
Glossy surfaces can be made directly during the molding process, also. However, this requires careful mold preparation and a well designed molding process to prevent surface pitting. In addition the surface resin will then be epoxy if you are using epoxy prepreg. Epoxy typically yellows on exposure to sunlight
RE: high gloss coatings for carbon fiber?
Thanks for the reply!
RE: high gloss coatings for carbon fiber?