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Quick Carbon Fiber Question

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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
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Printed Date: July 03, 2025 at 9:17 AM


Topic: Quick Carbon Fiber Question

Posted By: SteveEastpoint
Subject: Quick Carbon Fiber Question
Date Posted: April 06, 2003 at 11:45 AM

Can carbon fiber be painted? For example, I am thinking about buying a carbon fiber hood, but can I paint it to look like the rest of my car? I'm not into that carbon fiber look too much.



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Posted By: stereo_guru20
Date Posted: April 06, 2003 at 7:29 PM
Although i love the look and texture of carbon fiber, yes you can paint it. It is the same basic steps as painting fiberglass, but some types of paint and 'clear' won't work and may destroy the carbon fiber. But yes you can paint it.  Just ask a professional painter which paints will/won't work.

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Posted By: lycoming
Date Posted: April 18, 2003 at 12:49 AM

  I manufactured carbon hoods for years for Bodykits NW. You can't hurt it. Go ahead and paint it. Just prep it like anything else.



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