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#1 Tomf

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Posted 22 September 2006 - 09:40 PM

Ok i ordered a Kevlar bonnet, boot and pair wing mirrors. When i ordered them i knew that they needed re-lacquering, but i don’t have a clue how this is done.

Basically what has happened is the lacquer has come away from the Kevlar in places, so i need to rub it down and re-lacquer it.

So firstly i please could someone tell me how this is done?? ( what should i rub it down with and how do i know how far to rub it down to as if it goes to far shortly it would damage the Kevlar)

And secondly please could someone tell me how i should lacquer them, How many coats, when to wet and dry, do u t-cut after, etc?

I dont have a clue how to do this and i have never done any lacquering before, so i dont know much.

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Posted 22 September 2006 - 10:42 PM

I would very lightly feather then old laquer aruond where it has flaked with something like 1200-1500 grit wet and dry, used wet. Haven't worked on Kevlar before.

then build up thin layers of laquer, T-cut can be used, but you MUST wait till the laquer is completely harndened

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Posted 22 September 2006 - 10:54 PM

Thanks Retro10s, the lacqure isnt acctuallt flaking its just come away from the kevlar in places. But i think ill use 1500 grit anyway but i dont know correct me if im wrong.

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Posted 23 September 2006 - 11:33 PM

Ok i have been thinking about this and now im getting scared that if i rub it donw to get rid of the old lacqure, that ill rub it down to far and damage the kevlar. Does anyone have any handy tips.

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Posted 24 September 2006 - 07:39 AM

This is for carbon and i think it applies to kevlar too, when you've rubbed down to far it'll start getting greeny marks in it. You'll soon know when your gong to far, try on a bit you dont see first. Also 800 grit will be fine (It has been when i've rubbed carbon and kevlar down) just be careful, take your time and use plenty of water.

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Posted 24 September 2006 - 08:35 AM

Thank you very much ill give it a go on some hiddel patched today.

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Posted 25 September 2006 - 12:47 PM

When using wet 'n' dry, I always use a little bit of washing up liquid in the water, as this acts as a lubricant and stops the wet and dry from clogging and scratching the surface, also makes the paper last a little longer too ;D

And another thing I tend to do is allow the paper to soak for anything from 10 mini to an hour to help soften it up.

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Posted 25 September 2006 - 03:04 PM

Thanks for the tips ;D:D ill use them when i give it a go. any other handy tips.




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