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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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How Do I Fix The Carbon Fiber Clear Coat It Is Almost White Like Really Faded On My Carbon Fiber Hood
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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its not clear coat its considered a gel-coat.. and really expensive to fix!
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 04:05 AM
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Any body shop should be able to sand down and re-clear for you. Looking at around $200 to $250 to get it done.
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 05:41 AM
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agreed with Mango man
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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wat kind of gel so i can do it myself
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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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.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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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.....
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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If it's just oxidized and faded and not peeling,I'll sand it and buff it out if you want.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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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.
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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.
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