Wet Sanding Carbon Fiber : Help, sanding showing thru carbon fiber | Swaylocks / Start sanding the entire cue now starting with 120 grit and working way up to around 1000 grit sandpaper.. If you do this, then like i said in my first reply. I';ve heard i need to do the sanding under running water with a dust mask, or outside or something, since carbon fiber dust is an irritant. Discussion starter · #1 · nov 25, 2004. Once acceptable the frame is primed and repainted. So its ok to sand the actual carbon fiber?
My process on a new carbon frame would be to remove the factory paint down to the primer. However, if you have bare wood or wood that cannot get wet, you will need to dry sand. Feb 22, 2020 #12 kim bye said: Wet sanding removes amine blush while you sand, reduces clogging of the sandpaper, and reduces dust and exposure to partially cured epoxy. Joined jan 28, 2003 · 58 posts.
We feel a scratching in the nose and thought. Will it mess up the finished look at all? So i will wet sand with either 1500 or 2000 grit paper. Stop sanding immediately at any spot if you touch carbon. Once i finish wet sanding, do i need to polish out the hood before reclearing? You aren't going to get a usable edge on it unless you reinforce it with carbides or some other industrial cutting. There's no doubt carbon fiber is sexy. So today we decided tackling the rear spoiler on the z which involved wet sanding for a couple of hours and clear coating it.
Now we have carbon fiber particles all over the flat.
I guess yr going the extra mile, but it would be 00 grade wet & dry paper, obviously lubricated by gods own liquid to prevent dust getting down your lungs, which is very, very bad for you. In my experience this is how it's done: Carbon fiber dust can conduct electricity. Thus, when riders come to us for their bicycle's custom paint job, occasionally some inquire about sanding the paint down to raw carbon fiber, with the idea of leaving it exposed. The goal is to provide a rough, clean old coat of paint for the new paint to adhere to without exposing the raw metal or carbon. Notes on sanding / grinding carbon fiber: Think of carbon fiber as sheets of silk, or kevlar. If you cut into the weave, yes it will damage the carbon fiber, but most gelcoat topcoats are thick, and you would really have to sand alot to get through it. This is done with sandpaper. You aren't going to get a usable edge on it unless you reinforce it with carbides or some other industrial cutting. So i will wet sand with either 1500 or 2000 grit paper. So its ok to sand the actual carbon fiber? If you sand too long with any grit level of sand paper or sanding discs or use too aggressive of a grit level, you're going to sand past the resin and hit the actual fibers that make up the carbon fiber.
This is done with sandpaper. Fine fibers with cured resin act as splinters and may break off when imbedded in your skin. Wear a dust mask and properly dispose of material removed from the stock any time you are sanding or drilling the stock. When companies leave it exposed on a frame, there's a sleekness added to the bike. Be very gentle to not pull the carbon filaments, but use a light blotting motion to saturate the fabric.
When companies leave it exposed on a frame, there's a sleekness added to the bike. Notes on sanding / grinding carbon fiber: I';ve heard i need to do the sanding under running water with a dust mask, or outside or something, since carbon fiber dust is an irritant. Joined jan 28, 2003 · 58 posts. My process on a new carbon frame would be to remove the factory paint down to the primer. At 400 grit i start using a wet sanding method. Carbon fiber dust can conduct electricity. Carbon fiber lots to be said for wet sanding mario.
But when you wetsand, you are polluting the water supply with carbon fibers!
Stop sanding immediately at any spot if you touch carbon. I have tried contacting the company a couple of times to buy some. Post #32 of 42 (28453 views) as a painter who specializes in bike frames i do not use any chemical strippers on carbon. When companies leave it exposed on a frame, there's a sleekness added to the bike. Think of carbon fiber as sheets of silk, or kevlar. So its ok to sand the actual carbon fiber? Palmetto cue azb silver member. The part should look like satin carbon fiber. If any hazy spots remain, sand those areas again. When the whole part is sanded, wipe it clean with acetone and then rubbing alcohol. My cf hood has always had a few clearcoat bubbles on the front and i want to try wetsanding the hood to get rid of it. Now we have carbon fiber particles all over the flat. Remove loose fibers and carbon shards (if any).
Post #32 of 42 (28453 views) as a painter who specializes in bike frames i do not use any chemical strippers on carbon. The goal is to provide a rough, clean old coat of paint for the new paint to adhere to without exposing the raw metal or carbon. Wet sanding is optional but recommended to keep the dust down. This part will have to be carefully block sanded first, with #80 grit dry sand paper and then with #180 grit dry sand paper, before starting the wet sanding. Remember that cf dust conducts electricity, so be careful.
Um, that knife has carbon fiber scales but the blade is 440c. Carbon fiber lots to be said for wet sanding mario. Joined jan 28, 2003 · 58 posts. Remember that cf dust conducts electricity, so be careful. Post #32 of 42 (28453 views) as a painter who specializes in bike frames i do not use any chemical strippers on carbon. It lets your sandpaper go farther and provides a visual clue that everything is properly sanded. Remove loose fibers and carbon shards (if any). There's no doubt carbon fiber is sexy.
Notes on sanding / grinding carbon fiber:
Feb 22, 2020 #12 kim bye said: It lets your sandpaper go farther and provides a visual clue that everything is properly sanded. Remember that cf dust conducts electricity, so be careful. Seen it done before but have a few questions. You aren't going to get a usable edge on it unless you reinforce it with carbides or some other industrial cutting. You don't need to drown the carbon at this point, just apply enough to get the surface wet. For the finish on this cue i decide to try out starbond adhesives thin ca. This helps to reduce the number of scratches in the cue from the paper and help the sand paper cut better. At 400 grit i start using a wet sanding method. However, if you have bare wood or wood that cannot get wet, you will need to dry sand. Think of carbon fiber as sheets of silk, or kevlar. Once acceptable the frame is primed and repainted. But when you wetsand, you are polluting the water supply with carbon fibers!