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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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Anyone here have any caqrbon fiber pieces that they prepped for paint,and can walk me thru this?This is for a Buell gas tank that I have here made out of carbon fiber.
Next question......I've had some interest in carbon fiber vett hoods.Anyone have any experience w/using this stuff,or could point me in the right direction for some info. on this/doing this?
Thanks in advance....Kevin
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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the new zo6's use carbon fiber fenders. maybe ask in the c6 section if no one here knows
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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I paint carbon fiber flight controls at work,, it no differant than fiber glass,, sand, prime, paint. BTW, use a mask and gloves when sanding, carbon fiber is nasty for the lungs.
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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Thanks all......
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