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Old September 18th 2003, 18:49
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Question Care and maintenance of carbon fibre???

Care and maintenance of carbon fibre???

My carbon was lovely and shiny when new, its now gone a bit dull and lifeless.
What is the best technique for keeping your carbon looking perfect/nearly perfect?

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Old September 19th 2003, 01:00
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Sam,
You want to wax your C/F parts as often as possible, use a good car wax with a UV protection in it and if your parts have dulled a bit, first polish them and then wax on wax off wax on wax off and the shine will last.
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Old September 19th 2003, 09:47
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any preferred brands?
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Old September 20th 2003, 00:27
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Good old WD40!

I have found that WD40 is good for a quick shine on Carbon Fibre before show...

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Old September 20th 2003, 17:04
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i have come to the conclusion that WD40 is liquid duct tape. it can be used for everything.
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Old October 15th 2003, 07:29
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I use Meguiar's Hi-Tech #26, it works the best, a few coats every time I wash the car and it keeps looking awesome.
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