the epoxy/resin is used to hold the carbon fiber down(glue it down), then multiple lite coats were applied to ensure complete coverage. That was all sanded down with 180-250-320-400-600, then 4-5 coats of u-pol #1 clear coat was added. Clear coat was wet sanded with 800-1000-1500-2000, then buffed with some 3m compound, then polish with some Nu Finish car polish. In a couple of weeks I'll wax all the trim pieces. My understanding is that the epoxy/resin has to "air out" or something like that, which can take a couple of weeks to be 100% cured.