Scratches in carbon fiber roof
01-15-2019, 04:38 PM
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Scratches in carbon fiber roof
A friend has scratches in the clear coat of his exposed carbon fiber roof and asked me to help him. I was wondering if there is an equivalent of rubbing compound to remove the scratches in this material I have an orbital buffer and I am experienced with paint correction, but was afraid to use those products on what looks like to be clear plastic. I would appreciate advice.
01-15-2019, 04:50 PM
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It’s exposed carbon fiber that is clear coated with a very expensive resin to prevent yellowing. Depending on how deep the scratches are they may buff out. But don’t burn through the clear coat.
01-16-2019, 01:23 AM
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01-16-2019, 05:26 AM
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Well they are clear coated, but not just like paint. Its a special clear coat to prevent yellowing or discoloration of the exposed carbon fiber, more like a resin to fill in the porous surface of the carbon fiber.
01-16-2019, 07:01 AM
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I've used Meguiar's Ultimate Compound on my exposed roof and hood several times. Not a problem to remove swirls, light scratches and other (water) spots. I have done it by hand.
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