Carbon fiber question
 

Hi everyone i dont think i see a post on carbon fiber care! so i just Like to ask you guys how you Clean them/ protects them!! And anyone know much about seibon's carbon fiber quality? Im thinking of getting some fender pieces from them so would like some insites from you guys? Do you guys now if they hold up well during the winter too!! haha thanks!

treat them as if it's automotive paint. keep it waxed/sealed as Seibon's gel coat WILL fade if not.

Is it a good idea if i bring it out to have a clear coat put on it? Any recommendations on products to use?

@Honeydew suggest you do a search for Seibon on the forum. I've not used their products but there's been some heated discussion on this forum with opinions on whether they are good or bad.

For example http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ghlight=Seibon

But, other threads as well with support and criticism.


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Carbon fiber care really depends on the manufacturer and their manufacturing technique. Some use UV resistant gel coats when curing the product, some do not. If you want to be 100% sure it'll be protected against the elements, I would spray the product with a clear coat before installation, then treat it as a typical painted product, otherwise the product will get hazy over time.

Will clear coat prevent yellowing? I really want to do a carbon hood/trunk setup for weight reduction, I have a buddy that I was going to have clear it for me I just dont want to shell out the dough if its not gonna last regardless of how well I tske care of it.

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There are UV resistant clear coats that will slow down the process, but yellowing is inevitable unless you only drive on cloudy days/night. We're talking years for that to happen though. However, after it yellows you can sand it down and clear it again to get a nice black finish to reappear.

Alright im not to familiar with carbon fiber. Im cool with it lasting me years, thanks for the help!

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Will optiguard/opticoat prevent yellowing?

Fyi. Doesnt save weight.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3059

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=595342

I renewed a CF hood using M101, then 205, wiped it down and opticoated. That thing came out great.

Also see this thread from another user who bought a carbon fiber hood from seibon.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...t=31411&page=2

I believe the supra hood I purchased was heavier than the OEM hood. I always feel like if I'm going to be picky on weight for my car, I might as well lose a few pounds on myself first. :)

+1 on this!

+1

I always thought it was funny going to the Drag Raceway by me to see a Honda with holes cut in the bumper to shave 1/2 lb only to see a 350 lb guy climb out of it...

This really happens..

I sand and clear coat every carbon part we install at my shop. Have not had any come back yet for fading and some have been done over 4 years ago.

That's not for weight, its to release air pressure that builds up behind the bumper at speed and lower the overall drag of the car

Not sure if serious.

100% serious. The dead space under the car/behind the rear bumper creates drag. Most legit Honda drag cars you see have nice aluminum or carbon fiber plates with the holes in it so it looks nice. And that's adding more weight than just drilling the holes with a hole saw and leaving it be so weight loss is not the goal.

I've bought a seibon hood for my celica about 3 years ago and i lived in Florida for 2 of those 3 yrs with my car parked outside, and the condition of my hood is still flawless and i have yet to do ANY reconditioning to the hood besides the occasional car wash so in my experience the quality is amazing