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Old May 7, 2017 | 12:41 PM
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Anyone remove the factory stripe on carbon fiber roof and how did you do it

I want to see all the carbon fiber on the roof


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Jim

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Old May 10, 2017 | 01:25 PM
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I read a while ago, to protect the carbon fiber top from UV damage, its has a super expense clear coat. You may want to research that.
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You will need to use a heat gun to worm it up you may need to google
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Old May 12, 2017 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by sammy burks
You will need to use a heat gun to worm it up you may need to google
While that may be true, I'm not sure the carbon fiber composite will like the heat.

Michael
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