[Alex]

Hi Katherine,

First, thanks for all your tips and advice, I’ve been watching a lot of your YouTube videos!

I’m trying to find the best way to seal/protect a carbon fiber inlay that is inserted in a titanium ring. Here is an example of a finished product: http://imgur.com/a/V8578

Do you think this could be accomplished with an epoxy or polyester resin with sealer spray? Any tips or advice would be much appreciated! Thank you

[Katherine Swift]

Are you trying to protect the inlay from wear marks? Are these fibers fragile? I’m trying to understand what damage you are trying to prevent.

[Alex]

Mostly to protect from water. If the inlays get wet they can expand and/or become damaged over time.

[Katherine Swift]

The resin is going to get them ‘wet’ as well. I’m not sure it’s your best choice. Have you tried some kind of wax protectant?

[Alex]

Hmmm I don’t think wax protectant would work. I’m pretty sure they are using resin on the ring in the example. It’s very hard & clear. It’s waterproof and doesn’t have a strong chemical smell like the epoxy resin I’ve tried. I’m just trying to figure out what exactly is being used.

[Katherine Swift]

If you can seal the carbon fibers with a protectant first, then resin would work. Otherwise, the fibers could take up ‘water’ stains.

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