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Old 06-24-2004, 01:22 PM
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Carbon Fiber maintenence?
What's the best way to maintain a Carbon Fiber product? Can I use Wax? Zaino? thanks.
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Old 06-24-2004, 01:33 PM
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is it just straight carbon fiber or does it have a clear coat on top? I'm assuming it has a clear coat, in that case treat it like you treat your cars paint
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Old 06-24-2004, 08:51 PM
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carbon fiber doesnt ususally have a clear but rather a gel coat ( stronger) but yeah same as cars paint ,
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actually 96... most carbon accessories ARE clear coated with PAINT.
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is it just straight carbon fiber or does it have a clear coat on top? I'm assuming it has a clear coat, in that case treat it like you treat your cars paint
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