how do i take care of CF parts?

[FRS-HHH]

are suggestions on what i can use to keep my Carbon fiber parts well taken care of? i have looked around but i see so many different products? this is for my password jdm lip kit, side skirts and rear diffuser. some of the stuff ive found from like chemical bros is crazy expensive.

[aznatama]

Anything that works with the clear coat on your carbon pcs will be fine. 303 should be sufficient.

[ciro]

UV resistant wax. find the one you like.

[Atticus808]

Depends on what you're looking for.

Wax = Makes the pieces really *pop* out in terms of looks. Lasts ~3 months

Sealant = More protection than wax but not as much of a pop as wax. Lasts ~5 months

Polymer Netshield = More protection than wax or sealant. ~5-8 months.

GTechniq EXO = Lasts ~2.5 years


As you can see, with more durability you lose the glossy factor.

[FRS-HHH]

Originally Posted by Atticus808

Depends on what you're looking for.

Wax = Makes the pieces really *pop* out in terms of looks. Lasts ~3 months

Sealant = More protection than wax but not as much of a pop as wax. Lasts ~5 months

Polymer Netshield = More protection than wax or sealant. ~5-8 months.

GTechniq EXO = Lasts ~2.5 years


As you can see, with more durability you lose the glossy factor.

so in terms of wax/sealants any recommendations?

[WhiteFRS69]

Originally Posted by FRS-HHH

so in terms of wax/sealants any recommendations?

love this stuff!
http://www.detailersdomain.com/Lusso...Wax_p_109.html

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Sonax...-ml_p_339.html

http://www.detailersdomain.com/SONAX...ld-_p_814.html

[Atticus808]

Originally Posted by FRS-HHH

so in terms of wax/sealants any recommendations?

what's your budget?

I use Dodo Juice Blue Velvet on dark vehicles. it works very well.

[FRS-HHH]

Originally Posted by WhiteFRS69

love this stuff!
http://www.detailersdomain.com/Lusso...Wax_p_109.html

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Sonax...-ml_p_339.html

http://www.detailersdomain.com/SONAX...ld-_p_814.html

so you use both waxes ? as in the liquid one and the carnauba? or either or?

[FRS-HHH]

Originally Posted by Atticus808

what's your budget?

I use Dodo Juice Blue Velvet on dark vehicles. it works very well.

to be honest i dont really have a budget. i just want something that works and is well worth the money. ive seen some stuff from chemical bro's but its like 2 bottles of both things you use to clean CF but $90 for one bottle and $40 for the other one lol

[WhiteFRS69]

Originally Posted by FRS-HHH

so you use both waxes ? as in the liquid one and the carnauba? or either or?

right now im using the Carnauba wax, the Lusso Oro, i just gave the car a nice coat of it, only downfall i noticed is the car HAS to be in the shade and cool to the touch, this wax dries very fast and can be a pain to take off,

but those are my favorite products

i used the net shield of my GF's ride, litteraly apply on, and apply off,

[Atticus808]

Originally Posted by FRS-HHH

to be honest i dont really have a budget. i just want something that works and is well worth the money. ive seen some stuff from chemical bro's but its like 2 bottles of both things you use to clean CF but $90 for one bottle and $40 for the other one lol

Originally Posted by WhiteFRS69

right now im using the Carnauba wax, the Lusso Oro, i just gave the car a nice coat of it, only downfall i noticed is the car HAS to be in the shade and cool to the touch, this wax dries very fast and can be a pain to take off,

but those are my favorite products

i used the net shield of my GF's ride, litteraly apply on, and apply off,

yeah the Sonax Polymer Netshield works very well. and it's ~$30 a can.

Just make sure you do ONE panel at a time cause it sucks to get off after that.

Dirt and other stuff comes right off of the areas with the Polymer Netshield when you rinse your car down. Only downfall = not as shiny as wax.

[FRS-HHH]

Originally Posted by WhiteFRS69

right now im using the Carnauba wax, the Lusso Oro, i just gave the car a nice coat of it, only downfall i noticed is the car HAS to be in the shade and cool to the touch, this wax dries very fast and can be a pain to take off,

but those are my favorite products

i used the net shield of my GF's ride, litteraly apply on, and apply off,

gotcha ill try it out. are these products like at autozone? or do i need to order online? prefer to pick it up locally.

[FRS-HHH]

Originally Posted by Atticus808

yeah the Sonax Polymer Netshield works very well. and it's ~$30 a can.

Just make sure you do ONE panel at a time cause it sucks to get off after that.

Dirt and other stuff comes right off of the areas with the Polymer Netshield when you rinse your car down. Only downfall = not as shiny as wax.

so apply the Carnauba Wax first and then the net shield correct?

[Atticus808]

Originally Posted by FRS-HHH

to be honest i dont really have a budget. i just want something that works and is well worth the money. ive seen some stuff from chemical bro's but its like 2 bottles of both things you use to clean CF but $90 for one bottle and $40 for the other one lol

Originally Posted by FRS-HHH

so apply the Carnauba Wax first and then the net shield correct?

nope
it's one or the other. this stuff is designed to bond to the paint/clearcoat

if you put wax on then netshield, the netshield won't last long.

i would suggest you try wax first, see how you like it, then netshield.

i detail on the side and put products all over my car and not wash my car to see how durable they are and how it performs.

Appearance:
wax >>>>>>>>>>>>> polymer netshield

Durability:
polymer netshield >>>>>>>>>>>> wax

Beading capability:
wax = 8/10
netshield = 9/10

depends on the wax of course, don't buy some cheap $10 wax