Carbon Fiber Hoods

[Chex]

Hi everyone:

I've been reading the posts in this forum and i think it's the most propper one to ask this question:

has someone detailed carbon fiber hoods before? if you have, what would you recommend me to do, and what cautions do i have to take?

thanks

[tgfhatch]

I've actually been meaning to put this up on here but just haven't found time or remebered.

any help from the pros would be appreciated from me also!

[sneek]

there used to be a post on it in extreme makeovers but my MOL account is really messed up so i cant look for it

i remember it was on an intregera and it turned out amazing!

[sneek]

found it!
carbon fiber hood cleaning

[Chex]

thanks. I'll try it tomorrow if possible. hope speed glaze works great too on it. if not, i'll get some.

[tgfhatch]

what would you use in a case where the hood isn't not faded and non shiney such as that?

what happens if the carbon fiber already has a nice layer of CC on it and your just looking to clean iit with the remaining sections of the car?

[Murr1525]

Clear coat is clear coat, whether it is metal, plastic, or carbon fiber under it.

If working by hand, a mild cleaner like DC#1 would be fine. Otherwise, #80, or #82 will also work.

Since it is clearcoat, polishing and waxing can also be done to preserve and protect it.