Dull Carbon Fibre

[integramania]

Hi guys,

Any idea how to reshine a dull CF hood? Or any place that can do this?

Tx

 

[Vagabond]

good question, i think all CF hoods will fade after some time.

but i have no idea where to do it.............

 

[g88]

is your genuine CF ? there are alot polisher that work on CF

 

[Vagabond]

of course genuine carbon fiber

can you help name some of the polishers that will help with the CF?

 

[DJgErM]

bro...

sorry..i may be a noobie la..

but CF products are usually finished by layers of epoxy/resin (the coating that hardens the fiber and gives it the shine finish)

there are ways to test and u can even DIY (no harm done)

use the mcguire ultimate compound...it only cost bout rm40.00 per bottle..
Ultimate Compound - Car Care Forums: Meguiar's Online

its relatively mild and compound actually cuts a very minimal amount of the surface to remove fine scratches and uneven surfaces. But ultimate compound has a smaller grit which it will only cut a lil. If ultimate compound works, just then apply mcguire scratch X to remove swirl lines and fine lines cause by cloths or sponges..

after that apply a layer of wax and ur CF will be as good as new..


but if the surface is more severe and the ultimate compound cant cure, opt for a rougher grit compound...or u can even use sanding (like paper grit 1200...then use higher ones like 2000 to perfect the surface)

after this...apply the ultimate compound and repeat what u have done b4..

all in all, the way to go is:

use smaller grit (compound or sanding = rougher) and increases the grit rating (the higher the rating the smoother it gets...)

hope my tip do some help..

cheers

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and vagabond and integramania bro..

if u happen to live around PJ...give Leong a try..(beside mongo jerry and puay chai primary SS2)

contact him @ 0163980683..he uses Klasse products...

if he ask just say its jermaine who drives a kenari la...who previously ask him to polish the cf bonnet...

---------- Post added at 12:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:32 AM ----------

and vagabond and integramania bro..

if u happen to live around PJ...give Leong a try..(beside mongo jerry and puay chai primary SS2)

contact him @ 0163980683..he uses Klasse products...

if he ask just say its jermaine who drives a kenari la...who previously ask him to polish the cf bonnet...

 

[g88]

Never start with aggressive polisher when you attempt to resolve your defect regards CF or normal paintwork. Always start with mildest product...if can't only slowly step up.

ultimate compound if direct covert from USD > RM yes i might end up near RM40 but Malaysia DON'T sell at these price.

U have a some read up there. S2Ki.com at Meguiar's! - October 21st! - Car Care Forums: Meguiar's Online

- Wipe down with Quick Detailer to remove loose dust
- Clay with our Smooth Surface Clay Kit to remove above surface bonded contaminants
- Clean using M80 Speed Glaze with a W-8006 foam polishing pad on the G100 using the 5.0 setting.
- Protect using NXT Tech Wax with a W-9006 finishing pad on the 3.0 setting.
- Remove dried wax using our microfiber bonnet over a clean, dry W-7006 foam cutting pad on the 5.0 setting.

 

[integramania]

Wow thanks for all the info....you guys really are knowledgeable abt car detailing....

I am a serious noob so I dare not DIY....

Bro DJgErM the shop you mean is a car wash area rite? How much he charged u to polish?

 

[DJgErM]

yea...thats the one..
i think if its ur bonnet...estimate to cost around rm100?

 

[integramania]

That guy is a Penang fella rite? My fren also knows him and asked me to go there for a polish before... :)

 

[DJgErM]

yea.his name is Leong..using klasse products...from PG

 

[integramania]

okok...thanks...but i wanna try polish myself first and see if I can DIY....:)

 

[DJgErM]

try to use circular machine but dun press too hard..

if u are gonna use hands...i wish u best of luck >.<

 

[JINEIL2EN]

i tot respray the clear coat r more faster & cheap..

 

[Sonic Thunder]

Try using 3M's polishing paste and turtle wax,
it worked on my CF GT wing...
trust me bro!
it works!

 

[Jutan Supplier]

huhu.. my ORI cf hood also dull n faded liao...

looking for place to restore the cf shine ( i also noobie.. dun dare to DIY)

 

[DJgErM]

i tot respray the clear coat r more faster & cheap..

jin gor..

it will only work if the dullness / scratches are mild...

usually they will sand and reapply epoxy and then spray lacquer..

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yo mate...

if u dun mind..i can test it out...i have tried on several other member's ride too...

 

[integramania]

I went to my painter and asked....he also sed if the scratches are too deep, nothing can be done...especially if the cf is already scratched....

Anyway he told me....must snad paper it down and then spray a good coat of lacquer for it to last....Was quoted RM250 for it...

 

[DJgErM]

bro...i think lacquer wont be able to give sufficient protection.. i think adding epoxy layer will help the situation..and then only lacquer..

 

[integramania]

Bro wats this epoxy layer? like a glue?..

 

[integramania]

Just did my bonnet....they had to sand it down quite a lot....now its back in shape...can still see the scratches when u look at an angel but all the cf reappear nicely already....very happy now :)