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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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How to take care of a CF Hood?
I was wondering what products I should use to help protect my CF hood for as long as possible. Also, should I try to have it wet-sanded and cleared?
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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just keep it waxed
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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^ lol straight to the point , but yeah just wax it often...thats what wax is for.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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thats a sweet hood, where did you get it?
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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Thanks guys. Would Quick Detailer hurt it at all?

I got it from my Manager. He had it for 3 weeks. He however got it straight from Seibon Carbon
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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To keep gel-coat fron turning yellow, i would shoot a coat of automotive grade clear coat. But other than that, just wash it and wax it.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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Shouldn't this thread be in the "RX-8 Show and Shine"?
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:44 PM
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agreed about the thread move!

and also are there any special wax recomendations? is the zaino stuff fine?
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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I think this is my next upgrade. They look clean as hell on red though.
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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you should get it clear coated. the surface of the gelcoat is always gonna be a little dull. with a clearcoat on it you will notice a much deeper gloss and will also protect it from yellowing.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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Would you take that to Maaco or any car place? I'm not saying or condoning it, but any place more or less than paints a car will clear it for a decent price?
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