Carbon fibre spoiler - can it be refurbed?
Carbon fibre spoiler - can it be refurbed?
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rotaryjam

Original Poster:

686 posts

121 months

Saturday 21st May 2022
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Hi there

I'm looking for some advice.

I have a carbon fibre spoiler that has fade / scuff marks on it as pictured:




I had a go at sanding moving from 320 up to 5000 grit to try and improve it but if anything its added more fade.

I'm trying to work out whether I need to go deeper or if its already gone too far to be refurbed

Any advice much appreciated

Demelitia

689 posts

76 months

Sunday 22nd May 2022
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Did you stop at 5000 or did you compound/polish it afterwards?
If not, do that and see what the results are.
5000 grit is always going to leave a hazy surface.

If the lacquer is too far gone, you can sand it all back off and have it recoated quite easily.

rotaryjam

Original Poster:

686 posts

121 months

Sunday 22nd May 2022
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Thanks for the reply

I didn't but tried recoating it now with clear coat and it looks better but the scuffs are still there

Do the scuffs mean I've gone too far or can I sand past them do you reckon?