Carbon Fiber issues

02Aprilia

Joined Jul 2007

106 Posts | 0+

Mpls, MN

Discussion Starter
• Jan 6, 2010

• #1

This is a 2 part question. I currently have a number of real Aprilia carbon pieces on my bike. All of the pieces are completely stained with what look like hard water spots and are incredibly dull. I admit that I ride it in the rain but that doesn't seem like it should be cause this to this degree. When I wipe it down with Armor All, they look great again but it only lasts for a few days. So part one of my question is if anyone has any idea on how to reclear them to revive the gloss and depth of color. The second part is that I have replaced the ears with brand new ones and am trying to figure out the appropriate way to clear/seal these before they get installed. The clear on these parts seems weak, especially around the edges. Any suggestions on either of these problems?

 

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mike1971

• Jan 6, 2010

• #2

If its any help I flatted mine down with 1400 grade wet and dry then gave them a couple of coats of 2K clear coat.

 

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hstephen5

Joined Jul 2009

253 Posts | 0+

Wirral

• Jan 7, 2010

• #3

02Aprilia said:

This is a 2 part question. I currently have a number of real Aprilia carbon pieces on my bike. All of the pieces are completely stained with what look like hard water spots and are incredibly dull. I admit that I ride it in the rain but that doesn't seem like it should be cause this to this degree. When I wipe it down with Armor All, they look great again but it only lasts for a few days. So part one of my question is if anyone has any idea on how to reclear them to revive the gloss and depth of color. The second part is that I have replaced the ears with brand new ones and am trying to figure out the appropriate way to clear/seal these before they get installed. The clear on these parts seems weak, especially around the edges. Any suggestions on either of these problems?

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Boyler can sort this out mate, give him a pm.

 

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redratbike

• Jan 7, 2010

• #4

i'd use the 1400 grade then go even finer to get the best finish...then clear lacquer them...make sure its in a warm environment when sprayed...but if it comes up dull you can always wet sand with 2000 grade to bring it back up...wet sanding stops the paper from clogging

 

skrall

Joined May 2009

239 Posts | 0+

London

• Jan 7, 2010

• #5

guys I have a similar problem, and when I get a bit of time I'm gonna sand down and clear coat all the carbon fibre on mine.

What do you more learned guys recon to using a 1K aerosol clear coat?

 

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carbon kid

• Jan 7, 2010

• #6

test a small piece first, it may well not 'sit' on it right
cheers
Ck

 

Alan Haskins

Joined Nov 2009

250 Posts | 0+

Surrey

• Jan 7, 2010

• #7

You can swap for my nice shiny plastic bits if you like...

 

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Jussi

• Jan 7, 2010

• #8

What would be best finish - glossy or mat clear coat?

High gloss does not look good on carbon (at least to me)

 

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fusebox

• Jan 7, 2010

• #9

im running with the majority on this a couple of cloats of clear should bring the CF back to life!!

any doubt PM boyler ...he's the CF guy!! legendary!!

best of luck mate!!

griff

 

skrall

Joined May 2009

239 Posts | 0+

London

• Jan 7, 2010

• #10

fusebox said:

im running with the majority on this a couple of cloats of clear should bring the CF back to life!!

any doubt PM boyler ...he's the CF guy!! legendary!!

best of luck mate!!

griff

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On the subject of Boyler's CF, I'm gonna give you a call tomorrow and pay for that bling tail pod I put the deposit on.:devious

Been trying to get some time off work to come up, but no luck, would you be able to post it down to me.:thumbup

 

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fusebox

• Jan 7, 2010

• #11

yeah man no worries!!!

good to hear from ya buddy!! lovely blingly bits hmmmm!:thumbup

speak to ya soon geez!!

 

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camngetit

• Jan 7, 2010

• #12

if you look in my garage there is a pic of a carbon bit i had 2 pack laquered at work had the rest done now it does tend to fish eye in the corners of the weave but flat and redo and they fill up

 

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Jussi

• Jan 7, 2010

• #13

camngetit
High gloss clear coat - looks sweet I will probably spray mine this winter to restore the carbon parts...

 

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camngetit

• Jan 8, 2010

• #14

it was **** before all faded and flaking off makes it look tidy again plus i have just had the seat unit and both mid panel repainted in black waiting for a price of oli to put original decals on it make it look like new