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bieransri
29-07-07, 10:20 AM
whats the deal with this? is it just prepped the same as a normal panel?

Mike
29-07-07, 10:21 AM
yes, rub it down, primer, spray.

Just whatever you do, when you rub it down, DO NOT break through the resin so the carbon weave is exposed!!

bieransri
29-07-07, 10:34 AM
excellent cheers, wasnt sure as the guy sells it normal, and then with a gel coat for painting? gel coat one is more expensive so id be fine painting over the normal stuff?

Mike
29-07-07, 10:37 AM
yeah you should be, altho why youd want to paint over it is beyond me lol

bieransri
29-07-07, 10:41 AM
its only really incase i dont like the contrast between the carbon and white, i probably will but if not i can paint it and still have carbon

Welsh Dan
29-07-07, 12:13 PM
Do not breathe in the dust.