jazz1 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Hey guys i was just wondering, well i dont want to buy a fibre glass bonnet. I really want a carbon fibre bonnet but i hate the black look on bright cars as it seems odd IMO. Anyway if i was to buy a c/f bonnet can it be sprayed over?, if so will there be any cracks after(say 6 months down the line) or am i just better of buying a fibre glass one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Hey guys i was just wondering, well i dont want to buy a fibre glass bonnet. I really want a carbon fibre bonnet but i hate the black look on bright cars as it seems odd IMO. Anyway if i was to buy a c/f bonnet can it be sprayed over?, if so will there be any cracks after(say 6 months down the line) or am i just better of buying a fibre glass one? in my opinion buy fibre glass if your spraying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 but im jut worried if the stupid kids throw stone or some ball hits the fibre glass bonnet it may get easily damaged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 As far as I know it should be ok to spray a CF bonnet. I think as long as your careful when opening/closing it and it is secured correctly, it should be fine. I'm sure someone with more knowledge will be along shortly. One thing I have seen that looks good is carbon fibre sprayed with a clear candy colour. I saw a streetfighter with all c/f bodywork that had been sprayed with a clear dark green candy and it looked awesome - you can still see the weave, but under basically a coloured laquer, well nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 any pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I'll see if I can dig any out and scan 'em. Don't hold your breath though, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 cheers:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 or you could go for a aluminium one like mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 aluminium:blink:, for real? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 aluminium:blink:, for real? yep vielside mmm was told it was anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I forget who but someone at the last Mids Meet at the Bubble had a C/F bonnet on a black car with painted edges from the wings blown into it so the centre was still carbon. Looked good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew7 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 FI cars are carbon fibre aren't they. They must have the logos and stuff sprayed on shirley...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 yep vielside mmm was told it was anyway yeah and the dog dangles it is too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 yeah and the dog dangles it is too well thankyou that man, what did you decide about your rear lights wayne also anyluck with those polished pipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 i have my mind oon the border/top secret but wana spray it:search: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I forget who but someone at the last Mids Meet at the Bubble had a C/F bonnet on a black car with painted edges from the wings blown into it so the centre was still carbon. Looked good. The lady who owns that car is calleed "jusie" It did look very good the way it was blended in on the wings with just the centre left in exposed carbon fibre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Davey Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Get a carbon fibre one, they weigh next to nothing. I'm involved with a Superbike team and the bikes all run carbon fibre panels that get sprayed. They don’t even look too bad after being dropped out on the track or after a seasons hard racing (for any pannels that survive!). Just make sure you get it done properly and don’t use a crap sprayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 well thankyou that man, what did you decide about your rear lights wayne also anyluck with those polished pipes yeah cant decide mate to be honest,oh and what pipes were they your manifold is done so i will drop it at turbo fit on monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 rob, besides everything does the paint flake or crack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Davey Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 No - think of all the cars you can buy for £200,000 + that have carbon panels with immaculate finishes. Sure if you hit it with a hammer you will damage the paint the same way as a metal panel, but bikes that have slid across the ground at 100mph+ just have big gouges taken out - not cracking (at long as they don’t hit a wall!) I don’t know the science behind the materials but as far as I know it’s the same as painting plastic. Done well its fine and can take reasonable knocks. Done badly it will be crap as you say – its usually all in the preparation just don’t cut corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 cheers mate:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 yeah cant decide mate to be honest,oh and what pipes were they your manifold is done so i will drop it at turbo fit on monday the skinny cluster of pipes above the turbos i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Davey Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Just another point sunlight damages carbon fibre so paint can be a way of protecting it. Yachts that have carbon fibre masts or decks are often painted for this reason. Here is the techy bit: "Developed composite material temperatures in excess of the original cure temperature of the composite will cause discoloration of the resin system. This discoloration can range from a very light golden caramel colour to a deep, brownish black burnt appearance. The light discoloration will occur naturally over time and with continued direct exposure to sunlight, and not necessarily be a result of temperature exposure." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 You can spray CF composites as easily as GRP ones. A CF composite will in most cases be lighter than a GRP one...depends on the resin ratio and the process used (wet lay / prepreg). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 but c/f is stronger than fibre glass right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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