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Fading clear coat. what to do?

Old Oct 11, 2007 | 01:03 AM
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when the clear coat on the carbon fiber trunk is fading...badly... can i spray another coat of clear coat on it? if so, which clear coat should i get?
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 09:21 AM
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You need to wet sand it down and reclear. Shouldn't cost much for a body shop to handle.

Where are you located?
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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PM me if you need an affordable shop that can do it for you.
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by IIGQ4U,Oct 11 2007, 09:21 AM
Where are you located?
Monterey Park...
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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Sinji?

I could help if you were down here.
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Sinji,Oct 11 2007, 09:54 AM
PM me if you need an affordable shop that can do it for you.
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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Can it be polished just like any other painted surface?
Exactly what material is that clear part of the CF?
I've never had CF parts on my car before.

Dan
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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It is clear paint!
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