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golemslord · 10-18-2018, 03:22 AM

Anyone know how to fix this? I tried hand wax and it didn't work. Thanks

http://tinypic.com/r/e7f444/9

http://tinypic.com/r/246l9ab/9

jbsali · 10-18-2018, 04:16 AM

that's looks like clear coat wearing. likely need a respray

golemslord · 10-18-2018, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jbsali

that's looks like clear coat wearing. likely need a respray

Can this be done diy and what brand spray is good ? Thanks

mrha · 10-18-2018, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by golemslord

Can this be done diy and what brand spray is good ? Thanks

It could be a DIY but it will be far from perfect. There are youtube videos showing how to do it but check your local bodyshops. Some places near me charge $150-$300 for a respray.

kch · 11-12-2018, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by golemslord

Can this be done diy and what brand spray is good ? Thanks

Better and easier to take it to a body shop. It needs to be sanded and recleared with a UV-resistant coat.

Leonardo · 11-12-2018, 03:05 PM

If you are excellent at not running clearcoat; this is a good DIY for you.

I'm a "decent" (IMO) DIY painter. Most panels you only paint one side. And the panels that get painted both sides, like the hood, have different finishes on each side.

So, having a part that needs clear evenly on the top and bottom is tricky. (read: hard to clear coat)

I'd also suggest getting a professional involved in this project.

eastendraceshop · 11-12-2018, 03:18 PM

Which wing is that? Looks like it wasn't finished in a clear coat, and the manufacturer probably only used a clear gel.

I would follow the advice above and have a clear coat applied by a professional.

10-18-2018, 03:22 AM	#1
golemslord Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 2014 White FRS Location: Canada BC Posts: 107 Thanks: 44 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Carbon fiber wing weather damage Anyone know how to fix this? I tried hand wax and it didn't work. Thanks http://tinypic.com/r/e7f444/9 http://tinypic.com/r/246l9ab/9

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10-18-2018, 04:16 AM	#2
jbsali Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ (Limited) Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 263 Thanks: 640 Thanked 69 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	that's looks like clear coat wearing. likely need a respray

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eastendraceshop Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Drives: '13 Scion FR-S & '17 Toyota 86 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 798 Thanks: 406 Thanked 228 Times in 165 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Which wing is that? Looks like it wasn't finished in a clear coat, and the manufacturer probably only used a clear gel. I would follow the advice above and have a clear coat applied by a professional.

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