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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:46 AM
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hey guys I got a carbon fiber hood from a friend today for $100....its in good shape but looks a little worn.....whats the best ways to make it look sharp again...i figured for $100 a good carbon fiber hood with a little wear isnt bad....just want to make it look a lil better...thanks much...i never had anything carbon fiber so I dont know the upkeep on it
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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peanut butter, wax, or clearcoat.

Or peanut butter, then clearcoat. LOTS of clearcoat.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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uhhh why would I put peanut butter on a carbon fiber hood?
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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buff it out
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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i dont have a buffer.....I'm look for something in a bottle that I can buy thatll clean it up a bit....im at school so most of my stuff is at home 3 hours away
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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How does the peanut butter work?
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:00 PM
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lmao thats what I was wandering....if it actually would do something or if he just bullshitting me
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:00 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek forever guy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">peanut butter, wax, or clearcoat.

Or peanut butter, then clearcoat. LOTS of clearcoat.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yea what dose the peanut butter do???
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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Peanut butter removes all the oxidation. I **** you not, it works like a champ.

Did it to a friends and put 7 coats of duplicolor clear coat on it and it has yet to fade. It's been glossy black for almost a year now.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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Wow, Nice info adam.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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wow Ill have to try that.... ...I have a shitload of peanut butter in my apartment since I have a mouse that Ive been trying to catch for 2 weeks now....
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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Just spread it on with a rubber mixer and rub it in. Then wipe off with a rag and a lot of pressure.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spray_bombed &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wow Ill have to try that.... ...I have a shitload of peanut butter in my apartment since I have a mouse that Ive been trying to catch for 2 weeks now....</TD></TR></TABLE> Lol did you capture mickey mouse yet? or shall i say Stewart little?
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek forever guy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Peanut butter removes all the oxidation. I **** you not, it works like a champ.

Did it to a friends and put 7 coats of duplicolor clear coat on it and it has yet to fade. It's been glossy black for almost a year now.</TD></TR></TABLE>


ok got a ? some you sand of the clear and put peanut butter on it?
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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ok got a ? some you sand of the clear and put peanut butter on it? </TD></TR></TABLE>

or can I do it over the clear and if I do will it eat my clear coat??
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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Peanutbutter DOES work.
Another option would be to do wetsanding with some very fine grit paper (1000+) and then some polishing/wax based compound to buff it out and shine it.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95 honda8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">


ok got a ? some you sand of the clear and put peanut butter on it? </TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95 honda8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

or can I do it over the clear and if I do will it eat my clear coat??</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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peanut butter works perfectly ....
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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but dose it eat clear coat?
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95 honda8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">but dose it eat clear coat?</TD></TR></TABLE>

no, not really.
And you can lick it off when your done
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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thanks I am going to try it on my turnk and hood but what do u mean not really??
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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you dont even have to clear it

the peanut butter also leaves a greasy coat =P

all you ahve to worry about now is smooth or chunky
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:46 PM
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lol i wud go smooth =0 , by the way that was funny...smooth or chunky..haha &gt;.&lt;
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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yes the peanut butter works great . there is a thread on here too with it..


here is another thread on that as well, with and without the PB
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=897677
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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and no....i have yet to catch the mouse in any of my 5 traps....lol
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