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Hazy Carbon Fiber Hood??

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Old 04-07-2010, 08:45 AM
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My carbon fiber hood was delivered over the weekend. I washed it yesterday and it was alread had a little bit of haze on it but it made it worse by washing it. Looks to be only on the surface. I've read diff things about waxing and clay bars not working to great on carbon fiber. Anybody know anything about this??
Old 04-07-2010, 09:21 AM
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Is it new or used?
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Sounds like it wasn't clear coated. Most CF hoods look shiny when you get them because the resin is shiny. However, if you don't clear coat it, it won't be shiny for long.
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I would take it to get clear coated.
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That's what my CF hood looks like now after four years. =(




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