Carbon fiber question - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Minovsky · 03-10-2013, 01:50 AM

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!

asia_minor · 03-10-2013, 03:02 AM

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

Minovsky · 03-10-2013, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by asia_minor

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?

nzer · 03-10-2013, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Honeydew

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!

@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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EarlQHan · 03-10-2013, 10:06 AM

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.

Noob4Life · 03-10-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by EarlQHan

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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EarlQHan · 03-10-2013, 10:40 AM

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.

Noob4Life · 03-10-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by EarlQHan

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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LeeMaster · 03-10-2013, 05:39 PM

Will optiguard/opticoat prevent yellowing?

jshadeck · 03-10-2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Noob4Life

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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Fyi. Doesnt save weight.

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

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

*KID* · 03-13-2013, 12:10 PM

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

TKinWhiteOut · 03-23-2013, 04:11 AM

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.

kmbkk · 04-05-2013, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeMaster

Will optiguard/opticoat prevent yellowing?

+1 on this!

Ironsquid · 04-05-2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TKinWhiteOut

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

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..

03-10-2013, 01:50 AM	#1
Minovsky Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Fr-s 2013 white out Location: canada Posts: 843 Thanks: 559 Thanked 111 Times in 96 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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!

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LeeMaster Red wine Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ(R.I.P) Location: Denied Posts: 1,176 Thanks: 1,268 Thanked 342 Times in 240 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Will optiguard/opticoat prevent yellowing? __________________

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KID 86-er Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ tS Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 970 Thanks: 195 Thanked 253 Times in 175 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I renewed a CF hood using M101, then 205, wiped it down and opticoated. That thing came out great. __________________ 2018 Subaru BRZ ts 020/500 - My Daily, work car, and track car

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asia_minor Superleggera Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 191 Thanks: 72 Thanked 68 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	treat them as if it's automotive paint. keep it waxed/sealed as Seibon's gel coat WILL fade if not.

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EarlQHan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Subarus Location: Nowhere Posts: 189 Thanks: 20 Thanked 129 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

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EarlQHan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Subarus Location: Nowhere Posts: 189 Thanks: 20 Thanked 129 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

03-23-2013, 04:11 AM	#12
TKinWhiteOut Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 White Out Scion FR-S Manual Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 61 Thanks: 48 Thanked 38 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

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