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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: Proflexman on June 06, 2003, 06:49:35 am

Title: Spraying a carbon frame
Post by: Proflexman on June 06, 2003, 06:49:35 am

I have noticed that some of your carbon frames are shiney though i dont put down to lighting conditions i thought it might be possible to spray the frame with a good two pack system to seal the frame and seal in the decals on the frame.
Will this work or has anyone tried it.  [smiley=bomb.gif]

Title: Re: Spraying a carbon frame
Post by: Carbon_Angus on June 06, 2003, 07:15:29 am

i am not in the know about frame spraying lacquer or anyhting on an Oz, some others here do and will respond...

the frames were made in two runs, maybe a year apart. the first run was the duller one and the second was glossier.  they are identical as far as i know other than the finish. both are atrractive in their own way, yet i am partial to the glossies!

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Title: Re: Spraying a carbon frame
Post by: Jeff B on June 11, 2003, 09:38:41 am

I did my swingarm clear lacquer looks great.
Sand lite 600grt wet.

Title: Re: Spraying a carbon frame
Post by: GET on June 12, 2003, 12:39:29 am

    Just as a reminder, the outside surface of the front triangle is actually a thermoplastic.  The carbon fiber composite "backbone" is a flat plate sandwiched between two molded shells.  If you want to clear-coat the front triangle, use a paint/finish that is compatible with thermoplastics.  These are readily available these days since so many cars (like Saturns) and car parts are made of plastics.

   The swingarm is a carbon fiber composite layup.

Title: Re: Spraying a carbon frame
Post by: Scott on June 12, 2003, 02:44:37 am

So only the front triangle is an "earth friendly" recyclable plastic???  Perish the thought of a recycled Oz :)

Title: Death of a carbon?
Post by: GET on June 12, 2003, 07:57:19 am

Ohhhhhhh!  Dont' even think it.