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 Aug 28, 2008 - 10:02 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Aug 12, '07 From Lancaster, Pa Currently Offline Reputation: 35 (100%)  |
i posted a topic about a carbon fiber hood i bought off of a fellow 6gc member. to be exact it was the VIS oem style hood. i got it for $80.
 should i paint it red to match my car, or refinish it. there are some really deep scratches that go down to the carbon fiber layer. i was told i could sand it all the way down and refinish it or smooth it out and paint it. i'm not sure if i want the carbon fiber look. the cops eye up cars like that and all of my lady friends tell me my car looks dum with a black carbon fiber hood. so any suggestions are welcomed. i just want the best way to make my hood look good. thanks.
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Aug 29, 2008 - 6:36 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
you can't sand a carbon fiber hood all the way down, you'll ruin the CF.
a body shop should be able to paint it over and eliminate the gashes for you though. |
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Aug 29, 2008 - 8:34 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
x2. Carbon Fiber actually has (surprise surprise) Carbon fibers in it. These don't sand so well; and you'll end up with a bigger mess repairing it.
You can use fiberglass resin to fill in any horrid gashes, otherwise prime and paint. TINY defects can be filled with the prime. Goodluck. -------------------- QUOTE (presure2 @ Nov 6, 2010 - 6:16 AM) Via FB: fcuking awsome!!! D-man FTW! QUOTE (DEATH @ Nov 11, 2008 - 5:40 PM)  Damn D-Man - most impressive. QUOTE (99GT @ Nov 14, 2008 - 4:04 PM) D-Man's post should be a sticky QUOTE (samir0189 @ Nov 4, 2008 - 10:50 AM) LOL, oh boy, you can always count on D-Man for ridiculously hilarious posts. |
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Aug 29, 2008 - 9:17 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
QUOTE (D-Man @ Aug 29, 2008 - 9:34 AM) You can use fiberglass resin to fill in any horrid gashes, otherwise prime and paint. TINY defects can be filled with the prime. If you are repairing carbon fiber, i suggest not to use a typical fiberglass resin. Many are not clear or contain UV inhibitors. An Epoxy or Vinyl ester resin for CF is your best bet. (i've seen people end up with brownish yellow cf  )
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Aug 29, 2008 - 9:27 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
True true, But i got the notion that he wanted to paint it. That's why i mentioned the cheap stuff
Playr is right. Epoxy resins WILL turn a nice mucus-yellow/brownish color. 
-------------------- QUOTE (presure2 @ Nov 6, 2010 - 6:16 AM) Via FB: fcuking awsome!!! D-man FTW! QUOTE (DEATH @ Nov 11, 2008 - 5:40 PM) Damn D-Man - most impressive. QUOTE (99GT @ Nov 14, 2008 - 4:04 PM) D-Man's post should be a sticky QUOTE (samir0189 @ Nov 4, 2008 - 10:50 AM) LOL, oh boy, you can always count on D-Man for ridiculously hilarious posts. |
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Aug 29, 2008 - 8:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 12, '07 From Lancaster, Pa Currently Offline Reputation: 35 (100%) |
yeah thanks guys. my friend works at a dealership. he is gonna work on it for me tomorrow. i'm gonna stay carbon fiber finish. thanks for the input.
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Dec 28, 2008 - 3:15 PM
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QUOTE (garin @ Aug 29, 2008 - 8:48 PM) yeah thanks guys. my friend works at a dealership. he is gonna work on it for me tomorrow. i'm gonna stay carbon fiber finish. thanks for the input. How did this work out I am getting a CF hood and it needs to be fixed....the clear coat is coming off and want to know what I should do to make it look like new. --------------------  --------------------------------私は銀行に漂う,TRD Inspired |
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