JACK FLASH Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I got a set of seconhand carbonfiber mirrors, but with the clearcoat damaged. That' s why they were cheap. 😬 How do I remove the clearcoat in a reasonable time? Fingernails are effective, but ... Ideas to prepare the carbonfiber in order to put new laquer on them are also welcome. Jack Flash  Edited by - JACK FLASH on 13 May 2013 11:06:40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dany Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 sand paper... start with something like 100, then 140 and finish with 200. that' what i did to my CF parts before respraying them with matt finish.(wings, seats ,nose, mirrors...) cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Dany, i think you have forgotten to add a 0 to your numbers, you need at least 800 grid for clearcoat. I would start with a 400 dry then go to a 1000 or a 1500 wet for a finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dany Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 no, i didn't! cf (mine are pre preg) has a very hard surface. you can use 100 without any probleme. all my parts have been done this way, two years now and no probleme with stone chips. the first time i tried, i was worry about damaging the carbon fiber fabric and only started with 1000 as the result the laquer was not enough "fixed". cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Jack, is it for the new 7 or the Elise ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK FLASH Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 Hi guys, To start with Elie, it' s still for the Elise. I could not resist buying a pair of mirrors for only 50 EURO. The next Seven project is still in the negotiating process. :-) If I get my hands on that VVC Seven, I' ll put a next silly question on BlatChat, "how do I remove effectively paint from a Seven". Thanks for the sandpaper suggestion. I was afraid of damaging the carbonfiber with sandpaper and was thinking of a mild paint remover product, heat, ... I have no idea about the quality of the carbonfiber, so it' s going to be trial and error. I did a small piece with a 200 grain and the result is very good. In fact carbonfber looks much better without lacquer on it! I' ll probably go for a matt finish. Jack Flash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 If you struggle, i can take them to work, but beware i only have 6 weeks to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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