Qman da hue man Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I understand carbon fiber doesn't do well with UV rays. Somewhere in the mass of infomation I've digested (indigested?) on this site I thought I'd read a thread on a product that will protect carbon fiber, but was unable to find it.Anyone able to help? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeve Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I understand carbon fiber doesn't do well with UV rays. Somewhere in the mass of infomation I've digested (indigested?) on this site I thought I'd read a thread on a product that will protect carbon fiber, but was unable to find it.Anyone able to help? Thanks UV doesn't affect carbon fiber, it affects the epoxy holding the carbon fibers together. Oxygen is also detrimental, maybe in synergy w/ the UV? Only thing I know of that would protect it from UV is sunscreen. OTOH, everyday plain old car wax will protect it from the oxygen in the air. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I understand carbon fiber doesn't do well with UV rays. Somewhere in the mass of infomation I've digested (indigested?) on this site I thought I'd read a thread on a product that will protect carbon fiber, but was unable to find it.Anyone able to help? Thanks Might this do it? I have no experience with the stuff myself. http://www.303products.com/tech/index.cfm?...;Product_ID=428 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhansen Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 UV doesn't affect carbon fiber, it affects the epoxy holding the carbon fibers together. Oxygen is also detrimental, maybe in synergy w/ the UV? Only thing I know of that would protect it from UV is sunscreen. OTOH, everyday plain old car wax will protect it from the oxygen in the air. HTH Varnish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slug Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I use System Three WR-LPU Topcoat on the carbon fiber stuff that I make. It's pretty easy to work with (thins with distilled water) and sprays easily. The only drawback is the price. I think I paid $40 for a quart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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