Protecting Carbon Fiber Body Panels
So I've been pouring over this forum and many others looking for a solution, so don't tell me to just use the search feature, as I haven't been able to find a definitive answer.
I have picked up some Carbon Fiber factory style fenders from Seibon and before I test fit or prep them I need find a solution to UB protection. I live in Arizona and unfortunately the car gets parked outside most of the time. Anyway, I know I need to clear coat them for the best protection, and was planning on using spraymax 2k clear coat, BUT with Covid-19 going on it's impossible to find a a1p2 or N95 respirator anywhere. Local paint supply doesn't have them, nor do any of the websites I'm checking, unless I want the $200+ models, which is rather not.
Next possible solution is using a safer 1k clear coat, which I know will be less ideal but should be fine enough, as I'd rather have it look good for the next 10 years as opposed to perfect for 6 months and then yellow and gross. Still would need a mask, but could be slightly less picky.
Final option which is like to avoid, is the local paint shop. There's only one in town with good ratings, and the owner is a real jerk, plus the quote was $600 to clear them. The justification he gave was that he has to call the manufacturer to make sure his clear coat is compatible. I was expecting closer to 300, not 600 for a simple, almost no prep, parts already off, job, and again, I don't like the way he does business very much to begin with, having dealt with him a couple times before. He always acta like he's doing you a favor and you're a huge inconvenience no matter what it is.
So help me out here guys, gals, and non-binary pals. Help me find a good solution please.
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