Carbon Fiber hood Sun damaged?? Restoration???

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Feb 21, 2007 | 02:06 PM

JDMjunkieFTW

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Carbon Fiber hood Sun damaged?? Restoration???

well i got a VIS carbon hood and it's getting a little sun faded i went to macco they said they wouldnt mess with it becuase there a nightmare well i was going to WET SAND IT WITH 1000 Grit sand paper and have a body shop reclear it has anyone brought a carbon fiber hood back to life???? would my theaory work?

Feb 21, 2007 | 02:13 PM

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Re: Carbon Fiber hood Sun damaged?? Restoration??? (JDM.****)

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Feb 21, 2007 | 02:26 PM

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I purchased a damaged CF trunk and had my friend sand it down and reclear it, looks brand new.

the problem with using a wax is that overtime it'll lose its luster again. if you reclear it then it lasts a lot longer.

you can also try peanut butter....someone tried that before i think...

Feb 21, 2007 | 02:28 PM

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Re: Carbon Fiber hood Sun damaged?? Restoration??? (Hondizzle!)

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