Wax on carbon fiber question. Post your opinions!

NYBladeZ · 12-29-2009, 10:04 PM

I'm thinking of going with Meguiars NXT 2.0 anyone try it on another vehicle?

Spec Jay · 12-29-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

I'm thinking of going with Meguiars NXT 2.0 anyone try it on another vehicle?

exactly what i was about to suggest. i used it on all of the cf parts on my spec v(hood trunk sideskirts front lip) and it kept it from fading just the gelcoat turned yellowish. then when i stopped waxing it for a couple months it started to fade.

azn370z · 12-30-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec Jay

exactly what i was about to suggest. i used it on all of the cf parts on my spec v(hood trunk sideskirts front lip) and it kept it from fading just the gelcoat turned yellowish. then when i stopped waxing it for a couple months it started to fade.

How often do you wax carbon fiber?

NYBladeZ · 12-30-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec Jay

exactly what i was about to suggest. i used it on all of the cf parts on my spec v(hood trunk sideskirts front lip) and it kept it from fading just the gelcoat turned yellowish. then when i stopped waxing it for a couple months it started to fade.

I'm assuming the gelcoat can always be sanded down and reapplied at a good body shop. Now hard is it to properly apply the meguiars stuff. I'm on the verge of shopping for a good orbital buffer any recommendations?

Modshack · 12-31-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

I'm assuming the gelcoat can always be sanded down and reapplied at a good body shop.

There is no Gel coat used in CF lay-up (only used in the mold).. You're dealing with Epoxy or Epoxy with a clear-coat on top... Epoxy discoloration (yellowing) cannot be fixed. Surface defects and dulling can, either by polishing as mentioned, or with a clear coat (paint) application..

kenchan · 12-31-2009, 08:51 PM

^^^ what modshack said. Treat it like any other paint on the car. Use high grade polymer if your car is a dd and keep spraying products like Prima Hydro after each wash.

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12-31-2009, 08:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	^^^ what modshack said. Treat it like any other paint on the car. Use high grade polymer if your car is a dd and keep spraying products like Prima Hydro after each wash.