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Old 04-22-2005, 08:26 PM
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steps:
1. wash
2. wet sand (1000, 1500grit)
3. rubbing compound
4. 3m restorer
5.3m wax
Old 04-22-2005, 08:36 PM
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nice.
Old 04-22-2005, 08:39 PM
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looks good..
Old 04-22-2005, 08:51 PM
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how long did it take?...just hand sanding possible?
Old 05-24-2005, 10:46 PM
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what exactly do you use to sand? and what is wet sanding?
Old 05-24-2005, 10:54 PM
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Default Re: another cf hood saved (teggysue)

He stated in the original post that he used 1000 and 1500 grit sand paper. Wetsanding is sanding with water
Old 05-25-2005, 05:09 AM
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Default Re: another cf hood saved (morepoop4u)

nice job
well worth the time and $ spent on materials.
what kind of cf hood is that??
Old 05-25-2005, 05:27 AM
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good job, looks 100x better
Old 05-25-2005, 08:08 AM
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lOOKS good!
Old 05-25-2005, 08:38 AM
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nice work. I've done that before. Its a pain in the butt but worth it.
Old 05-25-2005, 08:56 AM
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wouldn't you have to spray it w/clear coat after that?
Old 05-25-2005, 09:14 AM
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Can CF hoods become like that? What is the cause? Lack of wax?
Old 05-25-2005, 09:16 AM
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Oxidation. Paint does it to on older cars.

Neglect can cause it as well.

And if you use a fine enough wet sand you can use a buffing or polishing compound to bring the clear back out.
Old 05-25-2005, 09:22 AM
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looks better than before, still not great. nice work
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I believe the after picture is a 1/2 and 1/2 pic the left side is done while the right side is not.

OR its a reflection from the clouds
Old 05-25-2005, 10:44 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 97tegGS &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I believe the after picture is a 1/2 and 1/2 pic the left side is done while the right side is not.

OR its a reflection from the clouds</TD></TR></TABLE>

haha my bad. you are right. right side is fixed, left side isnt.

really nice job
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what would i use to go about sanding it? a dremel or is it possible by hand? and when will you kno when to stop?
thanks
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this is the post i've been looking for for the past year!!! hahaha, my hood has the same problem... thanks!!!
Old 05-25-2005, 07:51 PM
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nice...
Old 05-25-2005, 07:55 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by teggysue &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what would i use to go about sanding it? a dremel or is it possible by hand? and when will you kno when to stop?
thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>

helppp my hood is soo uglyyy
Old 05-25-2005, 08:19 PM
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sand by hand and polish with a machine..
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would you guys know if a crack in the clear is fixable. its really a hair line size crack that can only be seen in certain angles, but its like maybe a foot long.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NatrulyAspirated &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">would you guys know if a crack in the clear is fixable. its really a hair line size crack that can only be seen in certain angles, but its like maybe a foot long.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I have the same problem as you, the only solution i know is to sand it down and reclear it...sorry i havent heard of any other solutions
Old 05-26-2005, 06:41 AM
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Take it to a body shop for a buff and polish... it'll melt the clearcoat a little and reharden it, crack should be gone.. cost you like maybe 30 bucks?
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