Wax on carbon fiber question. Post your opinions!

Modshack · 05-29-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

So.....

In regards to CF care, I read on one of the Audi boards that putting a clear bra on would protect the CF from fading/discoloring. As I am concerned about my CF front lip and paint chips, would that be a better option? Clear bra it and simply wax over the clear bra monthly??? Two birds, one stone?

Doubt it..unless you can block the heat and UV I'm pretty sure it will eventually yellow. Chevy bought outrageously expensive epoxy additives to keep the ZR1 roof from suffering this fate. I doubt run of the mill CF parts are going to be made with this care due to the expense...

Daishi · 05-29-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Doubt it..unless you can block the heat and UV I'm pretty sure it will eventually yellow. Chevy bought outrageously expensive epoxy additives to keep the ZR1 roof from suffering this fate. I doubt run of the mill CF parts are going to be made with this care due to the expense...

thats why you need high quality pieces like Mines, Amuse.. they fit better and last longer than the cheap brands in the us

phelan · 05-30-2010, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Daishi

thats why you need high quality pieces like Mines, Amuse.. they fit better and last longer than the cheap brands in the us

but will eventually still be subject to fading / yellowing if left out to suffer in the elements. just because it's jdm doesn't mean it'll be immune to the effects of time and nature.

simota1 · 05-30-2010, 09:54 AM

clear coat it

then u can wax it like regular paint... before i installed all my carbon fiber pieces.. i shot clear on them

no worries about getting yellow or fading

well at least for a while.. nothing lasts forever... but i think adding clear is the best way to prolong carbon

I Run L.A. · 05-30-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

but will eventually still be subject to fading / yellowing if left out to suffer in the elements. just because it's jdm doesn't mean it'll be immune to the effects of time and nature.

VERY true.

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