[mopho]

Any tips on polishing up CF bodywork? Can it even be shined up?
The sun seems to wreak havoc on the CF on my car.

 

[25psi_Elise_Killer]

Did the CF get to the point where the clearcoat is peeling?

 

[mopho]

No, it has just become sort of dull and there are what I would refer to as "stains" (which were already showing up when I took possession of the car), where the CF is sort bleached a bit.

Don't really mind it all that much as it creates a bit of a patina, but I just looked at some old pics of the car and was reminded about how shiny it used to be

 

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here's a thread detailing the restoration of an oxidized carbon fiber hood...hopefully this is of some use...Carbon Fiber Hood Oxidizing - Honda-Tech

So i bought a carbon fiber hood a few months back that was oxidizing and i recently decided to fix it. So i searched and there are a few options...wet sand and re clear or the cheap way of polish compound and wax... total cost was about 50 bucks and time was about 1.5 hours I could have got it cheaper online but i went to a local marina parts store in gulport. I know this topic has been posted many times but i just wanted to share my personal success with this diy...

products i used

Before

After

Oh and i used those little ass applicator pads next time i will buy a buffer...

 

[mopho]

Very cool, thanks much :up:

 

[shay2nak]

maybe cover the parts with clear bra after you polish 'em up. ??

 

[25psi_Elise_Killer]

If you want to due a thorough job after polishing, you might want to spray a clear coat with UV protectant on it. Most carbon fiber pieces only have a gel coat and do not have a clear coat.

Or if you're lazy like me, put on a car wax with UV protectant on it.

 

[mopho]

Or if you're lazy like me, put on a car wax with UV protectant on it.

:wave:

 

[shay2nak]

clear bra has UV protectant and you'll keep your carbon free from chips. (depending where it is on the car)