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Medic24
Posted on Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 02:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Whats the best way to restore faded and greenish carbon fiber. Has anyone tried a clear coat?
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S2pengy
Posted on Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 04:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Simichrome Metal Polish Paste works very nice
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Smoke
Posted on Monday, February 16, 2009 - 05:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i have clearcoated to bring back the shine. the paint is heavier than the original carbon fiber alone. Meguiar's detail spray does a good job.
tim
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Medic24
Posted on Monday, February 16, 2009 - 09:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Smoke What type of clear coat did you use? Mine has the dull green appearance I have used several cleaners but no real improvement. Thanks
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Gowindward
Posted on Monday, February 16, 2009 - 10:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It's not that it's dirty. The problem is UV exposure to the resin used on the CF. About the only way to get looking better is to polish off discolored resin.
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Smoke
Posted on Monday, February 16, 2009 - 06:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

imron on the charcoal colored carbon fiber.
timm
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