Originally Posted by bjjs2k,Jun 7 2010, 12:03 PM

If my original goal was to paint it immediately, then i would've just purchased a fiberglass top and then have it painted.

Originally Posted by NFRs2000NYC,Jun 8 2010, 02:24 AM

Sorry, but entirely not true. The cheap crap is the same crap the expensive crap is made of. All companies buy their carbon from carbon fiber makers. I believe the LFA is the only car that actually made it's own carbon fiber material from scratch.

Do a little googling, and you will quickly find the giant lawsuit filed against Porsche for the yellowing of the Carrera GT carbon fiber. You wouldn't say that the Carrera GT is cheap crap right?

It's very simple...carbon WILL fade, nature of the beast. You want it minty fresh? Have it sanded and recleared.

Originally Posted by AngryScotsman,Jun 8 2010, 05:40 AM

so, you freely admit that, your intention was for the gaudy look of unpainted CF? ouch. Why not just buy CF overlay and slap it on the parts, least it's cheaper and when it fades, you can just reapply.

Originally Posted by AngryScotsman,Jun 8 2010, 05:40 AM

so, you freely admit that, your intention was for the gaudy look of unpainted CF? ouch. Why not just buy CF overlay and slap it on the parts, least it's cheaper and when it fades, you can just reapply.

Originally Posted by petawabit,Jun 8 2010, 08:19 AM

different strokes for different folks. no need to bash other members

Originally Posted by emac0408,Jun 8 2010, 08:31 AM

No one has mentioned wax. Would a good wax reduce fading?

Originally Posted by bjjs2k,Jun 11 2010, 11:17 AM

yup you're right, my car is really "gaudy" with the hardtp on it, i'm sure you get tons more compliments on how your car looks like. You should post a pic of your car so i can take notes.