r/CarbonFiber

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there are cracks/chips around the edges and mounting areas, plus what looks like clear coat/resin damage on the top. It’s for a Honda civic Sir EP3 2004. I’m mainly looking to get this hood to wrap it to the colour to my car because my current hood is a different colour and has too much damage to wrap. How much would you realistically pay for it? Does the damage look mostly cosmetic, or would you be worried about the structure?

Just finished installing this tip and thought I’d share a close-up. Really like how the red looks against the carbon shaft.

One of the satisfying parts of tip work is taking a moment to appreciate the finished result. Anyone else enjoy these little details?

I’m recoating (not fully restoring) the carbon fiber roof on my Bimmer. The clear coat was peeling off like crazy. I was surprised at first, but after watching a few videos and reading up on it, recoating it seems pretty doable.

I used 91% isopropyl alcohol to remove some sticky residue and accidentally left an IPA-soaked mechanic towel sitting on an area where the clear coat was already gone. The surface got a little sticky afterward, so I’m assuming the strong IPA may have affected the exposed epoxy/resin.

Does anyone know where I should go from here?
I haven’t sanded this area yet. I’m wondering if I should lightly sand it first and see how it looks, or if the resin needs to be repaired before I continue prepping and clear coating.

Any pros here, or anyone who’s dealt with something similar? Appreciate any advice.