Painting carbon fiber stock

[Ronin75]

I tried spraying painting a carbon fiber rifle stock last year, the stock was primed before I applied the top coat. After a short period of time I notice that the high contact areas started to peel away. Any recommendations on the correct primer , paint or steps to prevent this from happening again.

 

[wnelson14]

let the paint chip away shoot the piss out of it, rinse and repeat. You could also just add some sponge paint/ texture to the high wear areas to prolong the wearing out.

 

[Ronin75]

I agree it’s not a beauty show.

 

[Axlrod]

I just scuff it up with some sand paper (maybe 200-400 grit). Wipe it down with paint thinner to clean. Then hit it with spray paint. I haven't ever used primmer.

 

[Nicaburns]

It needs to be sanded thoroughly at 220 and wiped clean with acetone prior to paint

 

[Ronin75]

Thanks guys

 

[Marty]

I've painted a few HNT 26s with rattle can paint (sponge technique).

Should I spray with several light layers of clear coat to preserve the pattern and create a room texture at the cost of increasing the difficulty if I want the stocks to go back to the original finish?

Or, should I leave them as is, raw paint, and allow them to naturally wear and provide the opportunity to more easily strip down with acetone later?

Thanks for weighing in!

 

[dreadi]

Degrease first. Then prep the surface for a mechanical adhesion.

Degrease with either acetone(test a spot first), or Prep All, or possibly Brake-Kleen.

Either media blast with 100 grit aluminum oxide at 30-40psi, maybe 50psi if needed. Or, prep the surface with red Scotch Brite pad if no blasting is available. Be sure to remove your previous layer of paint.

Wear clean nitrile or latex gloves and keep your skin oils off the stock after degrease.

If you're using aerosol paint, multiple thin layers are good.

 

[WyoWild]

After sponge paint with various rustoleum colors I have been using a top coat of Spray Max 2k Matte Clear Coat. This is a two part clear coat that provides nice grip and a non shiny finish. So far it has been very durable too.

 

[huntsd]

After sponge paint with various rustoleum colors I have been using a top coat of Spray Max 2k Matte Clear Coat. This is a two part clear coat that provides nice grip and a non shiny finish. So far it has been very durable too.

Looks great I plan to do the same to my stockys. So you applied the rustoluem and then a top coat over it?

 

[WyoWild]

Looks great I plan to do the same to my stockys. So you applied the rustoluem and then a top coat over it?

Exactly!

 

[Badseed]

Degrease, sand lightly, lay down colors, allow to dry then apply 2-3 coats of matte clear. Ive done quite a few rifles (wood stock, plastic, fiberglass and carbon fiber) this way and they hold up much better than you expect.

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[MountainFever]

After sponge paint with various rustoleum colors I have been using a top coat of Spray Max 2k Matte Clear Coat. This is a two part clear coat that provides nice grip and a non shiny finish. So far it has been very durable too.

If you don't me asking, what prep did you do when using the 2k Matte Clear? How is it holding up?
Thinking of using it on my rokstok to make it more matte and even out the surface.

 

[WyoWild]

@MountainFever

I did some very light sanding with a 600 grit paper and wiped down with rubbing alcohol. I then sponge painted with rustoleum. After that was dry I applied 2-3 light coats of VK Matte Clear. That stuff is awesome. Much more durable and a better true matte finish than anything else I have found.

 

[MountainFever]

@MountainFever

I did some very light sanding with a 600 grit paper and wiped down with rubbing alcohol. I then sponge painted with rustoleum. After that was dry I applied 2-3 light coats of VK Matte Clear. That stuff is awesome. Much more durable and a better true matte finish than anything else I have found.

Awesome, thanks for the information. Il order some up and giver a go!