a few weeks ago i finally decided to change up my interior that has been mostly stock since 06. i ordered some cf fabric that i got from CarbonFabricSource.com and i am very happy with how it came out, but now im wondering if i should put a clear coat on it. i tried it on a small piece of the fabric and it looks like crap it turned it cloudy.

so i wanted to ask should i clear coat or no clear, and what kind to use on fabric?

here are some pics of the project

 

clear coat is only use for when people paint stuff and want to protect the finish from scratches and give it that nice shiny look, bascially seals and protects,im not sure how well ill work for the CF fabric but honestly na i wouldnt do it.....might not come out as good as it would on paint

 

i would do it. id use a clearcoat/hardener mix it would look real good if you do

 

You have to lay down some resin before the clear. Then with the clear, make sure it's high quality. Wet sand, re clear... then polish.

 

i would leave it....

that looks bad ___

 

Leave it as is IMO. Looks pretty good.

 

If you do decide to clear it , use something like this ( http://compositeenvisions.com/epoxy-...allon-535.html ) . It may require you to do a little sanding after a few coats and after the final cure but it would buff out to a glass clear shine. Also here is an example of carbon fiber skinning parts and clearing them afterwards ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rTWaV1imzs )

 

I have the same carbon fiber material. i painted my waterfall black. and the whole center the shifter and the cup holders cf. i clear coated them also but it didnt look good at all so i re did it and it looks better the way it is. i dont have any pics though sorry.

 

hey i just posted on your springs for sale

 

wow that looks like A LOT OF WORK!!! thanks for the video

 

yeah it does seem like alot of work. I am getting ready to try it on my car so I can post pics on how it comes out if your interested.

 

i would love to see it. just post the link when your done

 

wow very nice. How You made those red stiches ? I will try to do the same

 

thank you, i used wire with some red from the rattle can

 

That cf looks awesome. I want. Just minus the red.

Was it hard to do?

 

many people many opinions. In my- red is plus I want to buy clazzio covers black with red stiches soo carbon with red will be nice. All depend from style .

good job. once again.
I will keep it in mind and do the same . ( probably i will buy one from this kits with clear coat etc. and coated everything to make'm shine

 

it wasnt hard it just took a long time to do. i did mine twice because i didnt think it turned out right the first time

 

thats exactly why i used the red, im getting black clazzio's with red stitching and i think that will tie it together well

 

holy chit that turned out awesome. props to you and i need to get some of this fabric!

 

CLT-TC if it possible can You add some pictures with your covers. ? Unfortunatelly I never seen black with red stich in person I ve seen many others but not with red stiches . Would be great to see it in Your scion before purchase ( I want to buy it before summer thanks