Carbon parts fading over time?

Sep 18, 2008 | 10:20 PM

asianjello

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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?

Sep 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.

Sep 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?

Sep 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.

Sep 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..

Sep 19, 2008 | 06:58 AM

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Or you can just paint it

Sep 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

Sep 19, 2008 | 12:42 PM

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keep it cleaned and waxed

Sep 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.

Sep 25, 2008 | 08:49 PM

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scuffing it then clearing it should do the trick.

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