Carbon Fiber Fix Clear Coat

[LATINO HONDA]

How Do I Fix The Carbon Fiber Clear Coat It Is Almost White Like Really Faded On My Carbon Fiber Hood

[MikeDillard07]

its not clear coat its considered a gel-coat.. and really expensive to fix!

[SpottedMango]

Any body shop should be able to sand down and re-clear for you. Looking at around $200 to $250 to get it done.

[Hellfire_Studios]

agreed with Mango man

[LATINO HONDA]

wat kind of gel so i can do it myself

[oldschool98]

Originally Posted by LATINO HONDA

wat kind of gel so i can do it myself

fail--If you have to ask you will not be able to do this. Save money and have someone do it or just leave it alone.

[dippincrx]

Originally Posted by oldschool98

fail--If you have to ask you will not be able to do this. Save money and have someone do it or just leave it alone.

or he just wants to know so he can give it a try. hes asking because he doesnt know how to do it. that doesnt mean he cant do it. anyone can follow instructions as long as he is detail oriented.....

[351coupe]

If it's just oxidized and faded and not peeling,I'll sand it and buff it out if you want.

[oldschool98]

Originally Posted by 351coupe

If it's just oxidized and faded and not peeling,I'll sand it and buff it out if you want.

That does NOT work on carbon as the surface material actually erodes(sp) away and must be replaced. You will be sanding the raw carbon--not good. 15 years of composites fab here, and I know how they make these parts.

[351coupe]

Originally Posted by oldschool98

That does NOT work on carbon as the surface material actually erodes(sp) away and must be replaced. You will be sanding the raw carbon--not good. 15 years of composites fab here, and I know how they make these parts.

Aren't they cleared after production?I understand you cant sand raw carbon fiber,but most of the aftermarket hoods/trunk lids ect today come cleared?No?I've only sanded and buffed one carbon fiber hood on a $100,000 Mustang,but I am positive it was cleared.

[LATINO HONDA]

Originally Posted by oldschool98

fail--If you have to ask you will not be able to do this. Save money and have someone do it or just leave it alone.

I DO LIKE TO SAVE MY MONEY BUT I ALSO LIKE TO LEARN IF I WASTE MY MONEY AT LEAST I TRIED IT AND KNOW HOW TO DO IT

[Paul]

just hit it up with some 10 grit paper...that will fix the hazing...

[OMG IT'S A COP]

if you want to purchase gel paint, some boat centers/marina's sell it. it's primary use is boats.

[dippincrx]

Technical Articles: Restoring Carbon Fiber Body Parts

[351coupe]

So there gel coated?If so they can be sanded and buffed out.