This goes out to the painters. The authors at Light-Bikes wrote an article about my repair business, which reaped some requests for refinishing. Basically, the bike owners want me to un-paint their frames. I will only do it under the condition that a clear coat is put over the naked carbon to protect against UV-Light. As many of you know weightweenies are willing to pay a premium for every gram lost. In this case the owner is willing to spend € 250,- to loose 33 g! So my question is (without starting a debate about whether or not this makes sense to do) how much does a clear coat add to the frame. According to my painter, he uses about 1000 g of clear on each frame but most of that does not land on the frame. Has anyone ever measure this?

Alternative to a clear coat are also welcome.

Thanks