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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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How do I fix this? Carbon Fiber Left in Georgia Weather. Now Fraying?

Carbon Fiber spoiler left in heat, humidity, rain, and other georgia weather aspects. Now it is fraying/coming undone. How do I fix this? I got this, along with aitracing.com's weilside replica front bumper, rear bumper, and side skirts, for $300. I got a great deal, right? considering:

Front bumper:270
Rear Bumper:270
side skirts:270
Spoiler: probably about 300 or more. considering its real carbon fiber.
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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you get what you pay for. get a new one. i suggest the Vertex Lang lip spoiler.
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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That's common in fibreglass parts that aren't sealed properly...they absorb water and you get those little bubbles....

Just be glad you don't have it happening in a 100K + boat hull

You might be able to sand the bumps down carefully and clear coat it inside and out....
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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a top coat of resin will do the trick,,,
but I second Nukes comment,,,
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