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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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Question 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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Old 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.
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Old 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?
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Old 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.
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Old 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..
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 06:58 AM
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Or you can just paint it
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Old 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
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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keep it cleaned and waxed
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Old 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.
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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scuffing it then clearing it should do the trick.
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