Quote:
Originally Posted by chicane
Yes you can clear coat CF.
In fact, it is recommended to do so... as the epoxy has no real UV protection. Even after regular/normal exposure to sun it can discolor and delaminate from the epoxy breakingdown. You want to clear the panel for the UV properties of the clear itself.  |
Yep, and even then there can be UV issues if in the sun a lot. On the new ZR1 Vette GM spent a TON of $$$$$$ developing an additive for the clear that protects the CF panels. I think I heard somewhere that the stuff costs $60k a gallon or some nutty amount.
__________________
"A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."
See Bad Penny run the cones:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GUPPIX-92U
1971 Chevelle Wagon - Roadster Shop Chassis ProCharged Shafiroff LS and lots of yada yada
1968 Camaro - Project Track Rat - 440 RHS LS