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[ZR1] Carbon fiber splinters

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Old 11-05-2009, 07:02 PM
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Recently a friend was feeling the carbon fiber rocker extension on my ZR1 and stuck a painful splinter in his finger. Afterward we sanded the undersurface of the splitter and rocker extensions with fine sandpaper, making them safer to touch or when I wash my car.
Old 11-05-2009, 07:06 PM
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I've had one of those splitters. You would think they would be a little more finished on the under side.
Old 11-05-2009, 07:45 PM
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Ouch, that sounds painful
Old 11-05-2009, 09:33 PM
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katech warns aganst this on their install instructions on the side skirts
Old 11-06-2009, 03:17 AM
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Maybe GM didn't want to finish off what you can't see.Possibly due to the cost of the clear coat.
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I think they started out smooth, might have scuffed them going over a speed bump or something similar. Mine are smooth on the bottom. But a light sanding occasionally will keep them smooth.
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Thanks for the heads-up.

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