Carbon fiber

[porkchop]

Does anybody know if you can clear over a carbon fiber hood.MY son wants to buy used one for his car but has a couple minor scratches. I thought maybe scuff it down and clear it.

[chicane]

Yes you can clear coat CF.

In fact, it is recommended to do so... as the epoxy has no real UV protection. Even after regular/normal exposure to sun it can discolor and delaminate from the epoxy breakingdown. You want to clear the panel for the UV properties of the clear itself. :thumbsup:

[Steve1968LS2]

Yes you can clear coat CF.

In fact, it is recommended to do so... as the epoxy has no real UV protection. Even after regular/normal exposure to sun it can discolor and delaminate from the epoxy breakingdown. You want to clear the panel for the UV properties of the clear itself. :thumbsup:


Yep, and even then there can be UV issues if in the sun a lot. On the new ZR1 Vette GM spent a TON of $$$$$$ developing an additive for the clear that protects the CF panels. I think I heard somewhere that the stuff costs $60k a gallon or some nutty amount.