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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 09:08 AM
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Does any one know how to repair carbon fiber? I hav pretty deep scratches on my hood....looks like some one to a key or knife to it and i was wondering if anyone knows if there is a way to repair it.
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 10:27 AM
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back up....TTT
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 10:32 AM
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If the mesh isn't damaged there might be a way to re-cure the top. Maybe. I don't really know much about cf.
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 11:57 AM
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no mesh damaged just clear coat.......does any one here hav any ideas???
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 06:08 AM
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back up^^^
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 06:09 AM
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You MAY be able to buff out small scuffs and scratches

BUT

If it's really deep you might want to strip it and re- clear coat it.

At that point I'd just buy a new hood.
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