Carbon Fiber Painting

[supernitro_guy1]

Does anybody know where to find instructions on how to paint carbon fiber? because I heard it could be done but I just need to know how to do it, thanks!

[Rushevaderacer]

I havent heard of anybody actualy painting carbon fiber but im sure it would be easier just to buy carbon fiber decals.

[Infernoracer]

Actually it is very easy! Hauntedmyst has a site with instructions but I don't have the URL. All you need to do is go and buy the rubber mat that is used in tool boxes or for drawers(the smaller the holes the better) then find a nice flat spot on the body and hold the mat in place and spray it with gray. Remove the mat and let the gray dry and then spray the rest of the area with black. Like I said it's real easy.

[HauntedMyst]

http://www.rctech.net/articles/painting_hauntedmyst.shtml here you go. Just click over the the carbon fiber link.

[Rushevaderacer]

Woo I stand corrected :o

[supernitro_guy1]

thanks alot!

[Yendor]

I tried it and worked great. :)

[Stalker911]

That looks good Yendor!

Was that the mat method??

[Yendor]

Yes, Perfect Grip Plus, Premium Shelf & Drawer Liner, made by Griptex. I bought a roll at the local Target store, 12 inches by 5 feet for $2.99.

[Rushevaderacer]

Wow nice body too back I could never paint like that:(

[DrDiff]

Grey is OK. But a 50/50 mix of FasSilver and FasCharcoal is better. Also try 50/50 mix of Fas Gold and FasCharcoal.. Or Candy Blue/red/purple ect.

[Yendor]

I painted the black first and then mixed some black and white to make a gray and sprayed the gray second. Should I have painted the gray first? :confused:

[DrDiff]

Originally posted by Yendor
I painted the black first and then mixed some black and white to make a gray and sprayed the gray second. Should I have painted the gray first? :confused:

Will work either way. But looks better on the inside when black is second.

[Yendor]

Thanks, Dr. Diff; Next time I'll spray the gray (or special 50/50 mix) first. :cool:

[carlton eppes]

I like using the candy purple and black combo but for the purple to show up good you have to do it last. Now where IS that picture?