Davey001 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Just wondering if anyone knew the best way to tackle a scratch on carbon? Not sure if I could sand it out and polish it up ?? Cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Do you know what type of resin it was finished with? Lacquer top coat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey001 Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Not too sure, Its a carbon drift wing and it has a couple of small rub marks on it can hardly notice them but bugs me that there on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 yes if they are not too deep they can be sanded and polished out fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jihwaan Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 If it is just resin top coat you can easily sand them back with some 1200-1500 grit wet and dry (keep it nice and wet) and just buff it out. If it has been 'laquered' with a two pack type clear over the top coat of resin you can still do the same but you must be extra careful not to rub through this thin clear top coat- as if you do you will see the layer difference even after buffing. My advice use the water test- if you wet the scratches and they mostly disappear you can wet sand and buff it out- if not take it to a panel shop or someone who specialises in carbon fibre mfg- it may be you can fill the scratches with clear resin (dont try and use standard fibreglass resin it is actually yellow when it goes off) then sand back level with the orginal and buff- but this is a job for someone experienced in this type of repair.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Good advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey001 Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 If it is just resin top coat you can easily sand them back with some 1200-1500 grit wet and dry (keep it nice and wet) and just buff it out. If it has been 'laquered' with a two pack type clear over the top coat of resin you can still do the same but you must be extra careful not to rub through this thin clear top coat- as if you do you will see the layer difference even after buffing. My advice use the water test- if you wet the scratches and they mostly disappear you can wet sand and buff it out- if not take it to a panel shop or someone who specialises in carbon fibre mfg- it may be you can fill the scratches with clear resin (dont try and use standard fibreglass resin it is actually yellow when it goes off) then sand back level with the orginal and buff- but this is a job for someone experienced in this type of repair.. Thanks For all the help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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