How to refurbish/restore Carbon Fiber

[Lethal 1]

Hello Gents! I just would like to ask for input on how to restore Carbon Fiber materials. I have a Monster CF Hood for my EK3 & it turned dull with it's coating either peeling or chipping off (. I dunno if it's the coating for the CF or a top coat paint. How do I restore the same? Any suggestions? Any info shall be much appreciated!

Thanks y'all and ride safe! =)

 

[tico_ek9]

wett sand it 1st , Then 2-3 layers of good clearcoat..It will look better than New..

 

[Kid-Vtek]

Sometimes a good cut polish can do the trick, really depends how bad the clear is faded though

 

[morevtec]

wett sand it 1st , Then 2-3 layers of good clearcoat..It will look better than New..

think this is the best way but depends how far its gone. ask a panel beater for a price shouldnt be too dear. well worth it.

 

[ted777]

What grade if sandpaper should you use?

 

[HornetSting]

Id use 2000, 2500 and 3000 and then polish up, better with a machine polisher to get it done quick

 

[Lethal 1]

@Everyone: Gee, thank you all for the heads up. I hella appreciate it!

 

[Lethal 1]

wett sand it 1st , Then 2-3 layers of good clearcoat..It will look better than New..

Sir, Thanks a mill for the info! It's much appreciated. Follow up question though, after I get it sanded down and clearcoated, do you have any ideas on how to maintain it? Like, my car's always parked outside as my present pad doesn't have a garage, hence it is exposed to direct sunlight. Any suggestions on its maintenance? Again, thank you very much for the help.

 

[Lethal 1]

Sometimes a good cut polish can do the trick, really depends how bad the clear is faded though

Sir, Thanks a mill for the info! It's much appreciated. Follow up question though, after I get it sanded down and clearcoated, do you have any ideas on how to maintain it? Like, my car's always parked outside as my present pad doesn't have a garage, hence it is exposed to direct sunlight. Any suggestions on its maintenance? Again, thank you very much for the help.