rossi46 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Hi, I've had my fairing and side panels dipped to look like carbon fibre , water transfer printing, the results are stunning, looking to get my front m/guard done next! what you guys think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Looks great, I had a Rosso Mandello that had the tail piece, hugger, front mudguard, side panels and fairing done, bit over the top for me, I kept the hugger when I sold it and it's on my Nero now, only downside it's not very durable and damages easily but looks the dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Looking good. That transfer printing is getting better all the time. A pieces of CF look cool - but as Steve said, it's possible to go too far with it. I like the look of the CF front fender on my Scura. Cool thing about wraps - if you don't like them, you can always peel them off. Try it and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 The fairing looks good! Whoever did it looks to be experienced - it's easy to distort the patterns on the odd contours. Will you apply a clear coat to harden the surface? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I had my tail section covered with this and I AM VERY SATISFIED ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldini Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I had my tail section covered with this and I AM VERY SATISFIED ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossi46 Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Docc its already been done, It really looks incredible have a look here www.aquagraphix.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamberlin Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I had my tail section covered with this and I AM VERY SATISFIED ... PICS!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st. augustine Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 anybody knows of where to do this in the USA, let me know. My carbon fiber pieces are pretty sun stained, looking grey - like my beard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamberlin Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Couldn't you sand with steel wool until uniform and then respray with rattle can clear coat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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docc Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Seems like emery cloth would make a smoother surface for coating without the chance of getting small metal strands under any stray carbon fibers. What sort of clear coat would be best, acrylic? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamberlin Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Seems like emery cloth would make a smoother surface for coating without the chance of getting small metal strands under any stray carbon fibers. What sort of clear coat would be best, acrylic? Good call on the metal strands Docc, yes- sand it with just enough grit/force to remove the old clear coat. Clean and prep the piece very thoroughly, and then use this stuff: http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-s-2k-aerospray-high-gloss-clear.html or http://www.eastwood.com/spray-max-2k-high-gloss-clearcoat-aerosol.html The previous owner to my Aprilia did this on the front carbon fiber fender, and aside from some very minor bubbles (preventable by good sanding and prep), the thing looks factory fresh. p.s. here is a really good read if you've got the time: http://ephedyn.blogspot.com/2010/04/comprehensive-guide-to-clear-coat.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuzziMoto Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Those plastic scotchbrite pads are also good for prep before paint. They actually come in different "grits". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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