*Request* Make CF look new again

[aaronfelipe]

that looks real clean... how much did it run you to get that hood re-cleared? I just have a wedge about 1/8th of your hood to get cleared lol

To tell you the truth, I wou just get the whole thing re-cleared because it will otherwise look and feel uneven. It shouldn't run more than a couple hundred bucks to do the whole thing, especially since the Ep3's hood is smaller.

[rspjean]

i think i might do this during the weekend. my wing looks horrid.

[epshtielsl]

lol a few hundred bucks to reclear it? Just buy a new wing/hood. Not really worth it IMO. You could just follow the steps I used and add in the Automotive clear step.

[ShadySi]

To tell you the truth, I wou just get the whole thing re-cleared because it will otherwise look and feel uneven. It shouldn't run more than a couple hundred bucks to do the whole thing, especially since the Ep3's hood is smaller.

its the wing piece, thats why its an 8th of the hood heh. I may try the automotive clear route.. and if that turns out crappy, I'll just paint ie

[Kleinengines]

This was great for making my wing look new agian.
Thanks

[jdtim]

my cousin just got his redone for around 80 bucks. he found a local guy on a local forum. he sanded, cleared, and buffed. turned out great

[phister]

Alot of companys that make cf parts say you should have it cleared once you get the part before you even put it on. CF starts to fade and wear between 3-5 usually, but if you add another layer of clear coat once you get it, it'll last 7+ years they say. Thats what I did with my hood when I first got it.

[STP03BlueSI]

Doin mine this weekend.

[ShadySi]

Doin mine this weekend.

you gonna clear it too? take pics plz! I may do mine this weekend as well..

[STP03BlueSI]

you gonna clear it too? take pics plz! I may do mine this weekend as well..

Yes I will be taking pictures.

Thinkin about doin it like this
http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthread.php?t=63197

[minivan_assassin]

my cousin just got his redone for around 80 bucks. he found a local guy on a local forum. he sanded, cleared, and buffed. turned out great

How much did they charge to clear coat it? $80 sounds about right, but a couple hundred sounds like butt rape. My hood looks like crap

[STP03BlueSI]

Spent all weekend sanding it. Have some spots to touch up on. but not many.

Couldnt spray due to the rain...hopefully this weekend.:painkiller:

[dichotomous]

I think mine may be beyond this stage, cracks deep through the clearcoat though not into the weave in most places, though it looks like its peeling off the weave in a couple. new hood time?





the "good" side

[STP03BlueSI]

I think mine may be beyond this stage, cracks deep through the clearcoat though not into the weave in most places, though it looks like its peeling off the weave in a couple. new hood time?





the "good" side

Nothing is gone with out some time and work.

Mine had some nasty scratches, and pits. but they will all work out in the end.