[Ducati] Refinishing carbon fiber

[John Sheerin]

I did put on two light coats and then a thicker, wet coat of clear all at
the same time (waiting about 15-20 minutes between coats, or whatever the
clear coat called for).  I didn't buff the clear - I had runs from the last
coat and needed to fix those anyway.  But I could still see all those little
scratches.  Actually the clear made them pop out a lot more which is why I
started sanding again.  Maybe they're bigger than what you're thinking of
and I do just need to sand some more...

John
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> To get rid of the tiny surface scratches I'd wet sand it with 400 grit,
> 600 grit or dry scuff it with a 3m scratch pad, maroon color, and spray
> at least two wet coats of high solids clear, other clears could take 3
> coats as a minimum. That should take care of the tiny scratches as the
> clear coat would cover them pretty well. You're half way there.
> I don't think the problem was  your sanding since all the problem you
> got were tiny scratches, but more so the not laying enough clear coat on
> the part.
> fv
> '04 999