Carbon parts fading over time?

09-18-2008, 10:20 PM

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Carbon parts fading over time?

I see carbon parts all the time and some of them are faded and feel gritty to the touch. Just out of curiosity is that even supposed to happen?

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09-18-2008, 11:29 PM

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its because they use a gel coat on them. if you don't apply a clear coat or some kind of protectant it gets oxidized.

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09-18-2008, 11:53 PM

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Eh? So should I put a clearcoat on my new hood so it doesn't get messed?

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09-19-2008, 02:27 AM

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you don't have to, but its not a bad idea. a clearcoat is much better that a gelcoat.

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09-19-2008, 02:59 AM

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the good thing is that it can be sanded down (most of the time) and re coated..

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09-19-2008, 06:58 AM

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Or you can just paint it

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09-19-2008, 07:17 AM

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the gel coat will break down and yellow over time... get it clear coated asap unless you like the yellow tinted look

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09-19-2008, 12:42 PM

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keep it cleaned and waxed

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09-19-2008, 12:50 PM

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If you leave your car outdoors, it also gets windblasted over time unless you apply a durable clearcoat. Sanding the gel to a glossy finish is not that easy because the gel itself is too pliable to get sanded.

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09-25-2008, 08:49 PM

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scuffing it then clearing it should do the trick.

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