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xepherys · 07-06-2007, 10:36 PM

Pretty much all of that made perfect sense compared to what I'd been reading. The only thing that I'm curious about is the sanding the outside (visible) surface. An article I read suggested to sand it with 2000 grain to more or less buff it, then use a clear coat spray to make sure it keeps it's glossy finish. That's a no go?

When you say use a glass surface ply, do you have a link to any such material? The only things I've found is fiberglass which has a white, beaded appearance and would certainly not make a good outer layer for the carbon.

Back to te outside smoothness. Since I won't be using pre-preg, how can I assure that I infuse the epoxy smoothly enough that it presses into the mold and does not leave pits or uneven spots on the exterior surface?

Thanks!

07-06-2007, 10:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
xepherys <3 TFP Location: 17TLH2445607250	Pretty much all of that made perfect sense compared to what I'd been reading. The only thing that I'm curious about is the sanding the outside (visible) surface. An article I read suggested to sand it with 2000 grain to more or less buff it, then use a clear coat spray to make sure it keeps it's glossy finish. That's a no go? When you say use a glass surface ply, do you have a link to any such material? The only things I've found is fiberglass which has a white, beaded appearance and would certainly not make a good outer layer for the carbon. Back to te outside smoothness. Since I won't be using pre-preg, how can I assure that I infuse the epoxy smoothly enough that it presses into the mold and does not leave pits or uneven spots on the exterior surface? Thanks! __________________ The prospect of achieving a peace agreement with the extremist group of MILF is almost impossible... -- Emmanuel Pinol, Governor of Cotobato My Homepage