Removing paint from carbon-fiber parts
02-23-2012, 07:04 PM
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Removing paint from carbon-fiber parts
Can anyone give me a few words of advice on what chemicals or methods it would take to remove painted on icons from carbon-fiber parts without wrecking the carbon-fiber, damage or discoloring it? Thanks
03-04-2012, 12:26 AM
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I bought a CF MCM hood that is painted.
Id like to have the paint removed in the center section, to let the carbon show through the center section.
03-05-2012, 09:42 PM
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Hello Bumble-Z...I cant find anyone that knows the answer to that question yet. It seems pretty strait forward, but no bites yet. I will let you know when the time comes...Area51vette
03-22-2012, 06:30 AM
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Burning Brakes
It can be done by simply sanding the paint off evenly with a fine grit sandpaper, and progressing to finer and finer grits. The panel will have to be re-clearcoated afterwards, and you need to take care not to significantly sand into the gelcoat or resin or risk damage to the carbon itself... I did it on the rear wing on my lancer evolution (early Evo VIII's had all carbon wings with painted sides)
03-22-2012, 06:31 AM
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Burning Brakes
Do you have a picture of what sort of "icons" you are referring to? A good close up pic would help greatly in determining the best course of action in your particular situation
05-24-2012, 11:09 PM
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I have used for Graffiti & Spray Paint Remover and i can recommend for this product. This product is very effective to remove paint and it can't make any damage on carbon-fiber.
