#LiNeX Posted July 6, 2020 Posted July 6, 2020 Lacquer? Where this Koenigsegg is going, it doesn't need lacquer... The KNC, or Koenigsegg Naked Carbon, finish involved no lacquer, varnish or alternative coating. Instead, the thin layer of epoxy usually used to coat a cured piece of carbon is gently hand-removed until only the naked carbon remains. According to Koenigsegg, the result is a "striking new look" for carbon fibre, the lack of any insulating coating or lacquer leaving the Regera's body "cold to the touch". "The sheen takes on a more metallic graphite appearance as each graphite strand is now fully exposed," the company said in a release. This isn't the first time Koenigsegg has used the KNC process. It's been applying it to wheels, wings, splitters and steering wheels before finally pulling the trigger on a complete exterior. The KNC process has been tested in blazing heat and the Scandinavian winter, with its creators suggesting it's actually more resistant to stone chips than conventionally-finished surfaces. It's also lighter – 20kg lighter, in fact – than a car finished with a top-coat or lacquer. As for how it works? We'll let Koenigsegg explain the process in more detail: "Most under-hood and interior parts have their epoxy layer removed and are then polished to a raw carbon state; a very delicate process involving both sanding and polishing. The margin for error is extremely fine and can result in either a perfect, high-lustre finish or ruined threads of exposed carbon-fibre." "It’s not unusual for a customer to specify their car with visible carbon-fibre," said Christian von Koenigsegg, company founder. "It’s a beautiful material from a visual perspective and our customers love to show what the car is made from. KNC takes the idea of visible carbon-fibre to a whole new level, revealing a beautiful lustre and a very silky finish." "The Koenigsegg philosophy has always been about exploring extremes," he continued. "It’s great to extend that idea to a whole new way of finishing and presenting a car.” The unique finish was created for a Swiss dealership. 1
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