Notices
Tech Talk Anything technically related to your vehicle should be posted here. If you're looking to have work done, try one of the Regional Forums.

whats the best way to wax carbon fiber?

Thread Tools
 
Old May 9, 2005 | 05:22 PM
  #1  
Cpt. Non-Spell's Avatar
Thread Starter
Speak&Spell Anyone?
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,586
Likes: 0
From: York County
Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell
Default whats the best way to wax carbon fiber?

ok i know this really isn't much of a tech questions but i still don't know. how do you wax carbon fider. is there a certain wax that you should use or should you use a buffing compound? sorry for the gay thread
Old May 9, 2005 | 05:23 PM
  #2  
Chris G.'s Avatar
STi Round I
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 3,907
Likes: 0
From: On a Lifeboat
Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G.
Default Re: whats the best way to wax carbon fiber?

What condition is the carbo fiber in? I can tell you after you tell me the condition of the carbon fiber
Old May 9, 2005 | 05:24 PM
  #3  
Cpt. Non-Spell's Avatar
Thread Starter
Speak&Spell Anyone?
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,586
Likes: 0
From: York County
Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell
Default Re: whats the best way to wax carbon fiber?

it is perfect i just need to know how to maintain it
Old May 9, 2005 | 05:25 PM
  #4  
Chris G.'s Avatar
STi Round I
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 3,907
Likes: 0
From: On a Lifeboat
Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G.
Default Re: whats the best way to wax carbon fiber?

Any good wax or polish, I was asking the condition in case you had scratches or blemishes in it. Zainos or S100.
Old May 9, 2005 | 05:29 PM
  #5  
Cpt. Non-Spell's Avatar
Thread Starter
Speak&Spell Anyone?
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,586
Likes: 0
From: York County
Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell Cpt. Non-Spell
Default Re: whats the best way to wax carbon fiber?

i usually use the maguier(sp) three stage shit will that work
Old May 9, 2005 | 05:45 PM
  #6  
Fabrik8's Avatar
Racetracks
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 15,668
Likes: 0
From: How long is a piece of string?
Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8
Default Re: whats the best way to wax carbon fiber?

You should have clearcoated your carbon fiber parts, or they may have come clearcoated. Either way, this needs to be done. This is very important because of the UV protection. I always ask for something with UV additives in it, but I don't know what's good and what's not. I just make carbon stuff, I leave the paint work to the more skilled people.
Once you have it clearcoated, take care of it just like the rest of your paint. Trust me, it will last longer, not chalk out, and if you're lucky, it won't turn yellow. The yellow part won't necessarily be your fault though, if it's made with crap resin it will turn yellow no matter what.
Anyway, get that shit clearcoated!
Old May 9, 2005 | 05:46 PM
  #7  
Chris G.'s Avatar
STi Round I
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 3,907
Likes: 0
From: On a Lifeboat
Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G.
Default Re: whats the best way to wax carbon fiber?

Can you make a carbon fiber front lip for a DA9 Integra?
Old May 9, 2005 | 05:50 PM
  #8  
Fabrik8's Avatar
Racetracks
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 15,668
Likes: 0
From: How long is a piece of string?
Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8 Fabrik8
Default Re: whats the best way to wax carbon fiber?

No, mass produced lips are much cheaper. I only do stuff that isn't readily available, and I'm just too busy at the moment to take on any more projects..

Last edited by Fabrik8; May 9, 2005 at 05:52 PM.
Old May 9, 2005 | 05:53 PM
  #9  
Chris G.'s Avatar
STi Round I
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 3,907
Likes: 0
From: On a Lifeboat
Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G. Chris G.
Default Re: whats the best way to wax carbon fiber?

Originally Posted by Fabrik8
No, mass produced lips are much cheaper. I only do stuff that isn't readily available, and I'm just too busy at the moment to take on any more projects..
Thats cool, Thanks though.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Scotty_Nooo
Want to Buy / Trade ARCHIVE
10
Feb 9, 2008 01:19 PM
watisjdm
Parts ARCHIVE
7
Oct 17, 2007 07:26 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:04 PM.