Carbon fiber is getting cloudy. - SRT Forums

BTR · 06-19-2007, 02:35 PM

what should I do?

I have the CF fusebox cover which isnt really exposed to any kind of sunlight and the carbon fiber has turned from black to a creamy whiteish color...

what are my options?

j2talc · 06-19-2007, 10:33 PM

I don't own any carbon fiber but I heard peanut butter does it. I tried it on a friend's hood and it definitely helped.

goats srt · 06-19-2007, 10:37 PM

u need to keep them buffed

tinctorus · 06-19-2007, 10:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by goats srt

u need to keep them uncarbonbydesign

fixed

BTR · 06-20-2007, 02:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by goats srt

u need to keep them buffed

I believe its the layer below the clearcoat (right above the CF) thats getting cloudy,

it almost seems like I have to wetsand it

BTR · 06-20-2007, 09:23 PM

hopefully this gets a better picture of things...

stevesquick92 · 06-20-2007, 09:27 PM

holy crap! Did you get any kind of chemical on it? Engine degreaser maybe? I've never even seen CF hoods or anything that's CF in direct sunlight 24/7 get that bad. How long long ago did you notice it turning?

goats srt · 06-20-2007, 09:30 PM

if it is below the clear coat than wet sanding won't do anything if it was the top coat u could polish it with a buffer good luck with it
? does the top feel smooth

BTR · 06-20-2007, 09:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by stevesquick92

holy crap! Did you get any kind of chemical on it? Engine degreaser maybe? I've never even seen CF hoods or anything that's CF in direct sunlight 24/7 get that bad. How long long ago did you notice it turning?

nope definitely not, no chemicals, all i use is water under the hood.

i havent popped my hood in a few weeks and when i did i saw it, i was like BBQ?

stevesquick92 · 06-20-2007, 09:35 PM

Give CBD (assuming you bought it from them)a shout... and see what BS reason they give you for their shitty gel coat turning a milky white color. Pics will be your friend in that scenario. Who knows... they may be nice and let you exchange it if you still have the receipt.

I'm still wondering even if it is the heat that did it... how in the hell did it get hot enough all the way over by the fuse box to fuck up the coat like that. Scarry.

BTR · 06-20-2007, 09:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by goats srt

if it is below the clear coat than wet sanding won't do anything if it was the top coat u could polish it with a buffer good luck with it
? does the top feel smooth

the top is very smooth.

i just tried buffing and polishing and its the same thing