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How do you repair cracked CF?

Old Apr 5, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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I just got a CF V1 lip so I tried to take off my CF front lip cover (the one that covers the middle front bumper area) but the damn 3M tape was so sticky I had to yank off the cover. It kind of cracked in two places but the shape is still good. I was wondering if there's any way to repair it. I think it's made from dry carbon but I'm not sure. It could be fiberglass, but it's really thin and light. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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cant repair the crack. Just sand it down and paint over it... maybe silver would look nice?
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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I would have to see pics. I cracked my Seibon VT hood. My hood is painted so it was easier to fix. The body shop cut a v groove ,filled it with a new 3m bonding agent, sanded it and then painted. It came out unbelievable. Good luck.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 06:26 AM
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Pretty much what everyone else has said. There's no real repair so that it looks ok. Structurally, you can fix. Cosmetically, you can't.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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Doh! In that case - I have a Front Middle Bumper cover in CF for sale - cracked - $20 shipped!
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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How about some epoxy into the crack and seal over it with some clear coat.
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"chicks love scars"
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Old May 4, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by TurboTrey
How about some epoxy into the crack and seal over it with some clear coat.
Would it be a good idea to use epoxy to fill in sink holes in CF hoods, I call them sink holes becuase thats what the look like when you look at them at an angle.
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Old May 4, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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^Any recommended brands to use? A link would be super helpful!
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Old May 4, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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If it's a crack that meshes back together with no voids, you can use some resin + fiberglass mat, and repair it on the inside.

If you have take it to someone that knows that they are doing, and have them gelcoat/reclear, you can pretty much make the cracks invisible.

Resin and FRP mat can be found at your local Home Depot.
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