tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13887692.post8157401362919950754..comments2024-03-21T03:15:06.288-04:00Comments on Cozy Beehive: Carbon Fiber Clear Coating And Repair GuideRon Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18394865788996482667noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13887692.post-89075294911674608182013-03-29T18:10:04.884-04:002013-03-29T18:10:04.884-04:00The link above is not working. Try this one: http...The link above is not working. Try this one: http://ephedyn.blogspot.com/2010/04/comprehensive-guide-to-clear-coat.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13887692.post-69005231939657948462010-04-22T14:22:42.685-04:002010-04-22T14:22:42.685-04:00I never understood why they call it painting, it i...I never understood why they call it painting, it is called sanding.<br /><br />Joe Bell Sanding, for example.scottghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096280411006769265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13887692.post-80152938185719060552010-04-22T06:47:43.702-04:002010-04-22T06:47:43.702-04:00Looks like you'll only need $30 of materials, ...Looks like you'll only need $30 of materials, you can use stuff you have at home for the other things. <br /> I work in the paint industry and even though I've not had an experience using that particular product I'd recommend leaving the clearcoat over night before sanding and polishing, you'll clog you paper less and you'll get a better finish. <br /> I'd also say that sanding back after the first layer isn't optional if you want a quality finish, flat it back with 1200 grit and apply a second layer and it'll come up like a mirror. <br /> It's not rocket science, it's all about the P's; Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance (there's another Anglo Saxon P in there too...). I'd say around 80-90% of a paint job is prep and the rest is waving your arm about.Bodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802199670242889328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13887692.post-91002898888594016452010-04-21T23:37:13.731-04:002010-04-21T23:37:13.731-04:00Or, you could just have a professional do it for p...Or, you could just have a professional do it for probably not much more then the cost of your materials. <br /><br />Also, I would not recommend the paint in the link as you really need a 'flex additive' in the paint in order so that the product is not overly sensitive to chips and scratching. <br /><br />Here is a link to a guy I know has a huge amount of expierance in this stuff - http://www.joesbicyclepainting.com/painting/Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070214360270560044noreply@blogger.com