Yep, possibly one of the better ways to go. Gives a tough surface to the carbon, looks cool and yet somewhat discrete. If you want to jazz it up a bit, get some vinyls cut.
wow that's beautiful!I went with a glossy frame / still part way through build as I wait for parts, but happy with the decision (hard to photograph). Black & glossy, but can see the carbon fibres when looking close.
Here is a close-up of part of the frame from an earlier post:
Imo yes this is my e22 so far. Personalizes it and for me a enjoyable part of building my own
If you want a very nice glossy finish that is very Diy friendly just lightly scuff the frame with 800 grit or red scotch Brite. spray a good quality base black not nessesarily glossy you want a paint that give good color coverage and uniformity with the base coat. .then get a 2k clear coat and put at least 2 coats .. spray max makes a very good one in a rattle can. You'll be very happy with the results .
Why go to all that trouble where the glossy frame is not much more expensive as a bare frame and you then hide all that lovely carbon weave. Bonus is if you want to paint it the gloss is a full 2K acrylic surface and better than most primers.
UD carbon fibre doesn't have "weave". UD stands for uni-directional. The fibres are all in one direction per layer, and the only thing that cross' it is a binder that keeps the fibres together during handling, cut out and lay up.
Agree on the UD. On my frame you can see the fibre directions and in parts the strengthening sections, it’s not out there like a Twill but never the less it’s obvious that it’s CF.
I disagree, you do have a good point about the time and effort put into it such a endeavor, nevermind Money. But to each his own, and our reasons. However this is a topic on bulding our own ebikes, I guess yes we could all just get anything ready to ride from a factory in that case the question would have never come up and we wouldn't be having this discussion.
