thanks man. yeah, its clearcoated so I'm just using regular wax/polish.

another question for those pros at cleaning..

is there anyway to protect rims from breakdust getting all stuck up in it? those are bitches to clean >_>

 

You can wax your wheels too.. There are some special waxes that are higher temp than standard (paint) waxes, but I don't think they're really necessary. Really any type of wax will help with brake dust cleaning, just the same as it's easier to clean a waxed car than a non-waxed one.

 

im good with cleaning the break dust off. I'm looking for preventative means... .as far as keeping the dust off from regular driving.

 

I know this is off kinda off topic but does anyone knw the "right way" to cut carbon fiber. I have cut a few of my scrap peices covering both edges with masking tape It worked ok Had like 2 small chips flake off.

 

I just use quik wax on it as im drying the car. Same as paint.

 

Paint your hood

Carbon/ceramic brakes. They're cheap.

 

Are you trying to cut, drill, what are you trying to do?
Regular drill bits are horrible for composites and plastics; there are special drill bits (with a higher included lip angle, etc) if the holes are small, and if the hole is large your best bet is to use a very fine toothed hole saw. There are also carbide grit cutting burrs that work great in a Dremel tool or angle grinder to make small holes larger. If you're making a hole for hood pins or something like that, starting with a small hole and carefully enlarging it with a Dremel is safe and easy. There are also carbide grit saw blades for jigsaws, and a really fine tooth metal cutting blade works well usually. You're dealing with a composite that has layers stacked on top of each other, so if you use any type of cutting tool that can grab and pull a layer, you're going to have big problems. It really comes down to what direction you're cutting, and what direction the material wants to go when it's removed.

 

Claybar ftw. I remember using that sometimes when cars really needed it at the dealership.
Finishing polish will also do a great job on anything.
By the way, what up Spen?