[Dannyk]

I have a question. Is Carbon Fiber something that can or should be polished when doing a detail job? Some of the people i know have Carbon Fiber hoods and got me thinking about this question. Thanks.

[Asphalt Rocket]

You polish it like a painted surface.

[Nica]

yes I agree with Ashphal Rocket you polish it just as you would paint but be carefull as you don't usually have to go too agresive on carbon fiber...oh and if you have a gauge like the PosiTector 200 it's nice to know how much clear you have to play with.

Hope this helps

[Dannyk]

Thanks guys. I like to give an honest response if asked to do this.

[Usjdmtuner]

if it has clear it can be polished...just be extra careful like what they say...

[togwt]

Good point Usjdmtuner 'if it has a clear coat

They have a nice gloss, so most people assume that they have been 'clear coated', however this is sometimes not the case; they could be gel coated fibreglass or single stage, it would be the owner’s responsibility to clear coat and provide ultra violet (UVR) protection to the piece after purchase.

Correct surface imperfections with a finishing polish and soft foam pad (Menzerna PO 85 RD 3.01 SIP with a Blue finishing (very soft 100 PPI) LC CCS foam pad - 1100 RPM)

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