How to refinish carbon fiber

[@jgailindo]

Great video just recomend wen spraying warm up your cans in warm water if cold outside and spray left to right start off the panel and end off the panel and do 50/50 passes kinda like mowing your lawn to avoid orange peel and for an even finish product

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

DJL3GACY glad you enjoyed the video

[@fabianherrera1731]

Nice and simple tutorial. Perfect for the normar DIYer. If you want perfection, then you shouldn't even be watching tutorials, go pay the pros. This still looks better than a lot of the prefinished carbon fiber out there in the market.

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

Fabian Herrera thanks I appreciate that

[@chrisflux57]

Most chilled bloke in the world 😄 good job 👍🏻

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

Thanks I appreciate that

[@mburke1211]

Hey, glad I found your video. Great instructions, and a super easy process. I just restored my carbon fiber exhaust tips, and they look amazing. Thank you.

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

Glad the video was able to help

[@arifshukor809]

Im gonna do my exhaust too. Can u share with us which brand of clear u using? Is it high temp clear coat or just a normal clear coat.

[@mburke1211]

@@arifshukor809 My restoration was almost a year ago now. I used Krylon UV resistant polyurethane, and wouldn’t recommend it. I was just looking at my tips the other day, and they’re starting to looked weathered already. I’m going to have to do them again this winter. I plan to look for a better product to spray them with.

[@nowisthetime12]

great demo. was a little afraid to go after the clear coat peel on my CF bike. Going to give this method a try

[@cdparks33]

How did your bike turn out? I need to do mine as well.

[@codyvirga]

I just made a 3d printed RC boat and hand layer carbon, couldn’t figure out how to clear and clean up, thank you!

[@rickster1430]

Excellent video! I have chipping on my Spyder mirrors that need revamping. Thanks for the video.

[@trxg9]

Question I have dry carbon canards that didn't come with clear do you think using the same steps as you will work?

[@saiedali6460]

Just did my sti trunk Didnt do the dry sand tho bit used 320 400 and 1000 wet samd hope it comes out good when dried

[@phreaktor]

I’m going to do the license plate surround panel on my Z. I’m going to wet sand with 2000-3000 grit between clear coats to get that glass coating look.

[@lewda1000]

Nice vid mate the fast forwarded sanding makes it look easy lol

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

Thanks 🙏 no one wants to see sanding in “regular motion”

[@rogerrabbito4517]

You sooo chill, dawg.... zzzzz.....zzzz 😴 - thx for the content.

[@AutobahnVault]

Nice video Sir. Thank you for sharing!

[@markalexander3353]

you make it look so easy. I have a carbon fiber bicycle that has a small section of the top tube clear coat that is not smooth. Would the same grain sand paper be ok and how much pressure would you apply when sanding. Thanks for the video. If i can get the clear coat on my bike in that one section to look like your finished product i would be extremely happy

[@pigeonsil240sx]

you missed critical step and thats wetsanding it from arund 1000 grit to 2500 before you polish this would had made it come out perfect

[@highestvirtue1892]

wow awesome job

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

Thanks

[@phoenixoflight600]

I have a carbon fiber grille and in the very corner, the clear coat has come off exposing the carbon fiber weave underneath. It is a small area, could i repair it with this technique or just add a new clear coat to the area? Thank you.

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

You probably want to use something like this to fix it www.hobbylobby.com/Art-Supplies/Painting-Supplies/Specialty-Paints/Epoxy-Resin---8-Ounce-Kit/p/80893118

[@phoenixoflight600]

@@RevHighDriveHappy Thank you very much!

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

@@phoenixoflight600 no problem

[@wvsubaruwrxstiusa8585]

Good video, thanks!

[@m0uz]

Good stuff, bro

[@DrJRMCFC]

wish i could sand that fast! Great vid, will use for reviving some carbon bike parts

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

J NR glad that you enjoyed it

[@Sushithe1nonly]

Just did my Mini Coopers CF Hood Scoop... Came out great! Great video... thanks!

[@Deerugs]

Nice video Respect

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

Thank you 🙏

[@erickdavepascua6880]

dude i just bought a second hand carbon fiber helmet. can i spray clear coat on my helmet?

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

I don’t see why not I would test a small inconspicuous area first and if it turns out good just sand down the whole helmet and clear it

[@timgalvin3323]

Can you paint straight over sanded carbon fibre with a colored top coat instead of clear?

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

I’m sure you can but you won’t be able to see the carbon

[@islandcraker]

what can i use for a carbon piece that is the intake piece, i need a re-finish it in clear coat that is high temp resistant

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

islandcraker VHT make a high temperature clear coat they sell it at most auto parts stores... I haven’t tried that on refinishing carbon but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work

[@rumrunrjones8546]

Nice work - good video

[@tinfoilhat1619]

Helpful for my old spoiler. Thanjs

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

Glad I could help

[@TrickRacing]

How do i make matte carbon fiber , glossy??

[@dodginglyfe]

Do I need to sand down carbon fiber before I paint it ?

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

Jose Montoya if the clear coat is damage I would.... i done this to some carbon that has sat in the sun since I make this video and it’s still super glossy.

[@dodginglyfe]

Rev High Drive Happy awesome 👏 much appreciated thank you

[@KTHKUHNKK]

Absolutely beautiful brother beautiful.

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

KEITH KUHN thanks 🙏

[@KTHKUHNKK]

@@RevHighDriveHappy I was checking this out because I have a small drone part when I crashed the Drone it has a scratched up thing on the carbon fiber leg. So I think with your help it'll be a pretty easy fix and refurbished. Already sanded down all I have to do is get some of that Rust-Oleum 2X UV protector clear coat

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

KEITH KUHN that clear still hasn’t faded and it’s been about 2 years since I made this video

[@KTHKUHNKK]

@@RevHighDriveHappy I have a little piece of carbon fiber tubing I want to put some clear coat on it's a landing gear to a drone. Did you say you used semi gloss ? I'm going to pick up a can of yet 2 x Rust-Oleum by American accents Today at Wal Mart

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

KEITH KUHN yes semi gloss

[@phiboy28]

Thanks for the video man I’ve been looking all over for a solution for bubbling and chips but couldn’t find one like yours. Is it possible to do just the damaged section like on a huge spoiler? Or do u have to sand down the whole thing?

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

Phillip Vo personally I would do the whole thing so you end up with a smooth surface

[@phiboy28]

Rev High Drive Happy cool, thank you man.

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

Phillip Vo no problem

[@Condor1970]

I'm laminating a few interior parts on my Mustang dash. I'd like to use a single app Rustoleum or Krylon spray can for a top coat, if possible. After the epoxy cures, what top coat do you recommend to prevent UV yellowing and fading? You think the Rustoleum is the best?

[@robw7205]

Nice tips, looks achievable. BTW, what's that groove in the background?

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

Rob W thanks… it’s the instrumental to this song kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWXJm3qti9WVo5I

[@20edvelasco]

Did you use regular polish wax? Or buffing wax?

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

It was Maguires cleaning wax

[@20edvelasco]

Thank you!!

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

@@20edvelasco no problem

[@crushbent]

Is it ok to use gloss? I notice you used semi gloss.

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

crushbent it should be.... I haven’t used it before so I can’t be 100% sure

[@crushbent]

@@RevHighDriveHappy preciate it bro. Great video.

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

crushbent thanks I appreciate it

[@Reason4Termination]

you can just skip all that sanding and apply clearcoat directly.

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

You can but the results wont be as good

[@lairdcreevy]

How long before applying the wax, anyone? Thanks \

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

just make sure the clear is nice and dry

[@joeygonzo]

PUUYFECT!

[@dontsugarcoat2729]

Can you tell me what all need to restore carbonfiber. This work on rear defuser carbonfiber

[@bryonkibildis]

Thanks sir!

[@vmarcos11]

Ewww the orange peal looks good tho good job

[@alloutofdonuts3998]

If you’re going thru all that work sanding on a piece, use BETTER QUALITY PAINT. That shit won’t hold up it’ll peel within a year or 2 if it’s exposed to sun.

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

It’s been 3 years still hasn’t peeled…. Buy this is also a at home diy made to be a cheap and easy fix. You can definitely use a high quality paint if that’s what you want to do

[@alloutofdonuts3998]

That’s pretty good for that paint tbh. Was that part exposed to uv or heat tho?? Definitely turned out nice don’t get me wrong. But I’ve used that Rust Oleum on a fender and it peeled after about 2 years. Idk maybe I didn’t prep as good as I thought 🤷‍♀️

[@RevHighDriveHappy]

@@alloutofdonuts3998 those pieces block off the heater vents and airbags on my dash

[@phuruoi3025]

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