CA Cargo - Can you sand/paint....?

[Kitchen Guitars]

I know "shudder". Looks like I am getting a Road tuff Charcoal Cargo
I have a friend that sprays Bikes to Guitars. I know he will know how to do it right. But, I am not clogging man made pores or anything am I?
Have any of you "Customized your Carbon Guitars?

[Tim McKnight]

Never done it but it should not be a problem since the resin used in the manufacture of carbon fiber is very epoxy-like. Epoxy can be painted and so can finish resins. Ever heard of Z-Poxy "finishing resin"? We use it to fill the pores of tone-wood then apply finish directly over it after it has been sealed with either Shellac or a catalyzed vinyl washcoat.

[Acousticado]

Originally Posted by Yamaha Junkie

I know "shudder". Looks like I am getting a Road tuff Charcoal Cargo
I have a friend that sprays Bikes to Guitars. I know he will know how to do it right. But, I am not clogging man made pores or anything am I?
Have any of you "Customized your Carbon Guitars?

I have the same Cargo as you. I don't think there's any problem and in fact, I think carbon guitars lend themselves to some pretty incredible custom finish options. I don't think tone will be compromised to any degree. You may want to pose the question at carbonguitar.com. Some members may already be doing it.

[chitz]

Sure you can paint it, Any good automotive grade urethane will do the job if prepped correctly. Thats what CA uses.
But don't expect it to sound the same, it's gonna be duller.

[backdrifter]

You may want to be careful when sanding - it could pose respiratory problems like sanding fiberglass. I'd look into it more, and definitely wear a respirator.

[Kitchen Guitars]

I always say its not what you know its what you don't know that gets you!
Thanks for the replies