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Problem

Can I sand carbon fiber clear coat?

Carbon fiber parts can be damaged if sanding cuts through the clear coat.

clear coat wet sanding between coats polishing prep
Answer

For carbon fiber clear coat, wet sand lightly with 1000, 1500, 2000, and 3000. Do not cut into the weave.

Why it happens
Carbon fiber weave is protected by clear coat; sanding too deep can expose or damage the fibers.
Recommended grit
Use 1000, 1500, 2000, and 3000 only on the clear coat before polishing.
Wet or dry
Wet.
Success check
The clear coat haze is even and the weave remains protected.

What to do

  1. Clean the surface first.
  2. Wet sand only the clear coat with light pressure.
  3. Refine through 1000, 1500, 2000, and 3000.
  4. Stop before reaching the carbon fiber weave.
Avoid: Do not sand into exposed carbon fiber weave.

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