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Waxing a CF hood?

Discussion in 'Exterior and Detailing' started by JussHatched, May 15, 2006.

  1. JussHatched

    JussHatched Active Member

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    Ive always waxed my CF hood to make it shine nicely but I heard that it is bad for it. I wasnt sure if this was true or not because I have never had a problem with it. Anyone?
     
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  2. CarbonEG6

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    Wax = Good. Trust me. Thats how my carbon still looks brand new.

    Didnt know you were here on this forum. Welcome.

    Remeber doing this for me?

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  3. JussHatched

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    Ah! How could I forget. I still have the originals of your car saved on my computer cause I thought they were hot!
     
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    Some guy at my work had a CF hood for about 3 years and it looks like shit now cuz he never waxed it. It all faded and bascially ruined.
     
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    You got to post pics of the coupe. Havent seen any in a while. I love the way it looks
     
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    hmm..im thinkin bout gettin myself a carbon fiber hood..
     
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    waxing is crucial to keeping your hood in good shape. NEVER use quik detailer on it, that will ruin it in about 3 days. i did on my first one, and learned the hard way :banghead:
     
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    CF is clearcoated, just like the paint on your car is. Wax=ok. I never heard about not using quick detailer on it, but that is good to know.
     
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    What do you mean by quick detailer? We use a wax at work that we get on there and then take it right off. Is that what you mean?
     
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    Quick detailer= spray on liquid wax like all the new spray waxes that are popular right now.
     
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    I heard also that wax creates the yellow haze that carbon gets and causes the clear to delaminate.When I had my EK my VIS $700 hood was ruined by what I think was wax and it wasn;t the store bought stuff I only use products from pro detail suppliers IE" stoner,car brite etc. .It began to delaminate along the edges and just plain fall off all over the place when I washed it.I detailed cars professi0nally for 8 years so I think I know what I was doing but I will never buy CF again.
     
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    I think it also depends on the brand , quality, and miscellaneous factors as to how it stays safe or goes to hell!
     
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    agreed ^ My VIS was shitty when I got it but I reconditioned it and its doin fine.
     
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    solbrothers JDMChat.com Loser!

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    peanut butter FTW!!
     
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    Nooo, dont put that shit on your hood please! It might look like its better for a few weeks but that shit gets baked in and will ruin your clear coat later. :slap: Maybe on rims id do it, but not on my hood.
     
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    solbrothers JDMChat.com Loser!

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    well i didn't read your thread, but did you try that boat resin something???
     
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