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Producing Really Beautiful Veneer
Carbon Fiber Veneer is all about the appearance of the carbon fiber. In a 3k weave, each strand consists of 3000 individual fibers. The fine appearance of these fibers is what gives carbon fiber its unique look.

To produce a really beautiful veneer, you need to clearly show the fibers and the texture of the carbon. DragonPlate® veneer is the highest quality, most beautiful veneer on the market.
Manufactured by a Proprietary Process
DragonPlate® is manufactured by a proprietary process that produces a veneer with a crystal clear face.

The veneer comes off the tool with the carbon fiber embedded in this optically clear surface layer with the fiber structure very clearly visible. We do not need to apply a secondary clear coat.
Cheaper Veneers Use Simpler Processes
Cheaper veneers are manufactured with simpler processes that do not produce this deep clear layer, so the carbon fiber appears flattened or crushed, the fine carbon fiber texture is not as well defined, and the surface is not as reflective.

Traditional vacuum bagging processes and autoclaving prepreg simply cannot produce this finish.

Quality Makes a Difference

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Cheap .010 thick twill veneer showing inadequate thickness of surface layer flattening the carbon fibers resulting in a 2-D appearance.

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DragonPlate® twill veneer. Our deep epoxy surface layer develops the full depth and beauty of the carbon fiber structure-preserving a 3-D appearance.

Autoclave Prepreg

Autoclave prepreg does not show as clear a reflective image and the fine carbon fiber texture is not as clearly visible.

DragonPlate®

DragonPlate® shows a crystal clear reflection superimposed on the clearly visible texture of the carbon fiber.

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Kevlar Composite Products

DragonPlate® has many standard off-the-shelf Kevlar products including hybrid carbon/Kevlar plates, Kevlar core plates, and a variety of Kevlar and carbon/Kevlar tubes. The benefits of Kevlar are well known, namely a high degree of toughness and resistance to impact.

Although not as stiff as carbon fiber, a Kevlar or carbon/Kevlar part can be designed to be much stronger than one solely comprising carbon fiber or fiberglass in certain applications.

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Richer, Deeper, Lustrous Appearance

As a result of our thick epoxy surface layer, the DragonPlate® carbon fiber veneer laminate measures a full .018" thick compared to other paper-thin (.010") veneers. Unlike these cheaper veneers, DragonPlate® can be applied over any color without the background showing through.

Our carbon fiber veneer has a richer, deeper, and more lustrous appearance, and can be easily applied.

Thin Twill Veneer

Cheap thin twill veneer allows light to pass through. This allows the appearance of the substrate to show through.

DragonPlate®

DragonPlate® proprietary process blocks all light, eliminating the need to prepare substrate surface color and results in a more beautiful finish.

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DragonPlate® Manufactures the Highest Quality Carbon Fiber

1" Inch Cylindrical Diameter

DragonPlate® single layer veneer is capable of forming to a cylindrical diameter as small as 1 inch!

DragonPlate® Carbon Fiber Veneer can be easily cut with shears or heavy scissors and can be sanded to produce a smooth edge.

Our carbon fiber veneers come ready to install with contact cement; or for quick and easy installation, we optionally offer a veneer with high-quality 3M self-adhesive backing, already affixed. Simply peel and stick!

Scratch Resistant Matte Finish

Each carbon fiber sheet is available in standard gloss, scratch-resistant matte, and texture finishes on one side, with a textured finish on the other side, creating an ideal bonding surface.

DragonPlate® veneer is available in a glossy finish and also a scratch-resistant matte finish (see picture to left for comparison).

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If you're going to spend money on carbon fiber veneer, why settle for anything less than the best!

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Plain vs. Twill Weave

Plain Weave is a traditional over-under weave resulting in a checkerboard appearance.

Twill Weave is a more complex weave of over-2/under-2, resulting in a 45-degree pattern.

Also Available: Two Sided Satin Twill Veneer Sheets

DragonPlate® veneer is currently available in stock sizes up to 48 x 96 inches with custom sizes available upon quotation. For thicker, more rigid sheets see our main carbon fiber sheets page.