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Prodrive Develops Colored Carbon Fiber

Currently can do either red or green carbon fiber

 
 
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Right now, the colored carbon fiber is only available in red and green

UK motorsport manager and automotive engineering company ProdriveProdriveProdriveUnited Kingdom, 1984 > present1 model
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has developed a way to produce dyed carbon fiber but only in red or green at the moment. 

Prodrive says that the colored carbon fiber has the same quality and strength as regular carbon fiber. It took Prodrive six months to go from experimental versions to getting a version with quality and durability. The colored carbon fiber comes out with a polished, glass-like finish. 

“We’ve validated the technique with samples in really gorgeous, deep shades of maroon and British Racing Green under a glass-like lacquer. It’s a substantial step beyond conventional carbon trim finishes, offering something very special for exclusive vehicle options and other luxury products," said Ian Handscombe, Prodrive's head of composites.

It says that the first application of the dyed carbon fiber will be on a European luxury car. Prodrive is also a partial owner of Aston Martin, so it seems possible the tech could trickle down to them first. Prodrive is also looking for aviation and marine clients. 

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