carbon fiber spoiler
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Instead of trying to use the temporary oils of peanut butter, I'd recommend using a polish, glaze and wax/sealant for boats.
Call up some boat shops in the area or a Meguiar's supplier and you should be able to get products from their marine line.
You MUST use these as a preventative measure though and not just for repair after the fact.
Call up some boat shops in the area or a Meguiar's supplier and you should be able to get products from their marine line.
You MUST use these as a preventative measure though and not just for repair after the fact.
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Re: carbon fiber spoiler (DADOHCturbo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DADOHCturbo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">use basic Meguiars carnuba wax/or a 3m 'glaze' on it, religiously after u wash your car.</TD></TR></TABLE>
A carnuba wax, like other waxes are primarily just protection.
Clay bar cleans the surface and will make the paint or clearcoat feel as smooth as glass. This also will make your product or car easier to detail.
Compounds and polishes are cleaning agents and help to remove oxidation and even color. Compounds can be very harsh and both can cause damage to clearcoat.
Glaze contains oils that make the paint or clearcoat/gelcoat look fresh and new. This is what gives it that wet look. Glaze can also hide some small scratches. Meguiar's has a Hand Polish that contains glazing agents too.
Wax is your final product. Wax is what protects all of your work and your paint. Some people also apply a synthetic sealant before the wax is applied.
Ideally you'd like to find out if your carbon fiber product has a clearcoat (like modern automotive paint) or a gelcoat (like boats and other fiberglass products often have). There are different product lines for each coating.
Oh, and you'd probably get more and better help in the Paint & Body section where a lot of the detail guys hang out. Talk to E-Rok. He seems to know what he's talking about.
A carnuba wax, like other waxes are primarily just protection.
Clay bar cleans the surface and will make the paint or clearcoat feel as smooth as glass. This also will make your product or car easier to detail.
Compounds and polishes are cleaning agents and help to remove oxidation and even color. Compounds can be very harsh and both can cause damage to clearcoat.
Glaze contains oils that make the paint or clearcoat/gelcoat look fresh and new. This is what gives it that wet look. Glaze can also hide some small scratches. Meguiar's has a Hand Polish that contains glazing agents too.
Wax is your final product. Wax is what protects all of your work and your paint. Some people also apply a synthetic sealant before the wax is applied.
Ideally you'd like to find out if your carbon fiber product has a clearcoat (like modern automotive paint) or a gelcoat (like boats and other fiberglass products often have). There are different product lines for each coating.
Oh, and you'd probably get more and better help in the Paint & Body section where a lot of the detail guys hang out. Talk to E-Rok. He seems to know what he's talking about.
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Re: carbon fiber spoiler (NOFX)
actually there isnt much you can do if yer talkin about the clear that actually comes with the spoiler. its just polished up resin (from what i've been told) i took care of mine and it still peeled. im gettin it sanded and recleared. but i have had it on for like 3 years already and i wash n wax my car every week. (i drive the car daily...and long)
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Re: carbon fiber spoiler (marshun)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marshun »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">actually there isnt much you can do if yer talkin about the clear that actually comes with the spoiler. its just polished up resin (from what i've been told) i took care of mine and it still peeled. im gettin it sanded and recleared. but i have had it on for like 3 years already and i wash n wax my car every week. (i drive the car daily...and long)</TD></TR></TABLE>
It's going to depend on the quality of the part too. It can be clearcoat or gelcoat as I mentioned.
No need to wash and wax a car weekly.
It's going to depend on the quality of the part too. It can be clearcoat or gelcoat as I mentioned.
No need to wash and wax a car weekly.
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Re: carbon fiber spoiler (NOFX)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek forever guy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Use peanut butter and clear coat/wax</TD></TR></TABLE>
penut butter lolz. old ricer trik.
penut butter lolz. old ricer trik.
Re: carbon fiber spoiler (galaxy2000)
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penut butter lolz. old ricer trik.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I don't see how it's a "ricer trick" at all. Feel free to explain.
penut butter lolz. old ricer trik.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I don't see how it's a "ricer trick" at all. Feel free to explain.
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I don't see how it's a "ricer trick" at all. Feel free to explain.</TD></TR></TABLE>
it actually workss
I don't see how it's a "ricer trick" at all. Feel free to explain.</TD></TR></TABLE>
it actually workss
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it actually workss </TD></TR></TABLE>
I know it does. I just don't see how it can be called a "ricer trick". I fail to see the connection.
it actually workss
</TD></TR></TABLE>I know it does. I just don't see how it can be called a "ricer trick". I fail to see the connection.
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Re: (toyomatt84)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by toyomatt84 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I know it does. I just don't see how it can be called a "ricer trick". I fail to see the connection. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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