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[Wreelybro]

OK so I've go myself a carbon fibre centre console that is pretty scratched up. I've managed to wet n dry it to 99% but now need to make it look shiny again. My questions are: 1. What should I use to do this lacquer in rattle can from Halfrauds?? (Probably not!!) 2. Back to the bodyshop for a clear coat? 3. Or is there anyone here that can re-do the gel coat? Cheers

Edited by Wreelybro, 21 November 2011 - 08:51 PM.

[Darcini]

You'll be fine with rattle cans, build up gradually with several light coats. You may find that if you have sanded through the topcoat into the carbon in some parts and not in others, the first couple of coats the lacquer will sink in and look matt in those bits. Let each coat dry a bit in between, persevere and it will end up fine

[Seb.F]

Might want some UV protector on it too? Otherwise it will start going yellow!

[Wreelybro]

Cheers fella's I'll post up once I've done..

[slindborg]

Might want some UV protector on it too? Otherwise it will start going yellow!

Thats what Lacquer is for....

[Seb.F]

Thats what Lacquer is for....

Last time I checked, lacquer wasn't UV protective. You can get seperate UV protective lacquer that goes underneath the final lacquer layer.

[Wreelybro]

Thats what Lacquer is for....

Last time I checked, lacquer wasn't UV protective. You can get seperate UV protective lacquer that goes underneath the final lacquer layer.

Yeah think Seb is right..Although I may not bother with UV protection as it's not going to be in direct light all that much..

Edited by Wreelybro, 22 November 2011 - 12:11 AM.

[slindborg]

http://www.autopaint...ener-2695-p.asp

http://www.autopaint...osol-1422-p.asp

http://www.autopaint...osol-2393-p.asp

Edited by slindborg, 22 November 2011 - 12:15 AM.

[FLD]

just use a good 2k lacquer. Most bodyshops will only charge you 20 quid for doing it.

[Wreelybro]

Yeah think I am going to go with that tbh. Buy the time I have bought materials myself may as well off had it done professionally.

[Seb.F]

http://www.autopaint...ener-2695-p.asp

http://www.autopaint...osol-1422-p.asp

http://www.autopaint...osol-2393-p.asp

Must just be the halfords stuff that turned my cap yellow then, so yeah, tip there, don't use the halfords stuff

[FLD]

Halfords stuff is filth! The only saving grace is that its convenient.

[slindborg]

http://www.autopaint...ener-2695-p.asp

http://www.autopaint...osol-1422-p.asp

http://www.autopaint...osol-2393-p.asp

Must just be the halfords stuff that turned my cap yellow then, so yeah, tip there, don't use the halfords stuff

that'll learn you

[Wreelybro]

Halfrauds Rattle Cans aren't pertol resistant it's utter poop! IMO..

[CocoPops]

Let us know how you get on.... Chances are you've seen my spoiler (part of Cliffie's lot) and I guess it needs similar treatment?