So I recently picked up a ViS CF trunk and rear diffuser. They both come with a clear coat but I'm wondering if that clear coat provides enough protection from the sun. I see a lot of cars with faded out carbon fiber and it looks terrible. I plan on keeping my car for many years and I'm wondering If that clear coat is strong enough. A friend recommended getting them tinted (one coat of 90% clear 10% black an a second coat of 100% clear) but I get outrageous quotes of $1000. Is it worth it to get them tinted or is ViS' clear coat good enough? Has anyone had a bad experience with ViS products fading? What are some things I can do as far as maintaining my carbon fiber?

 

Just keep a good coat of wax on it and you will be fine. Those faded carbon you see is the result of improper care.

 

Bro I don't think it matters who makes the part BLUF(Bottom Line Up Front) CF anything + sunlight = eventual fade. So you basically have three options: But First, I would go and get some more quotes from other verified body and paint shops because $1000 is ridiculous... then 1) either do the extra clear now or wait until you get the road rash look and then pay the grip to have the stuff re-cleared (pay now or pay later) 2) don't ever park outside where there's no overhead cover or 3) relocate to somewhere where it's overcast all the time and then no worries.

 

You're right, it doesn't matter who makes it , I have APR , Seibon , etc... It's all jacked up FML . The sun destroys it all... But my case was due to being retarded and having the car sit in the sun in one spot for like 4 months (long story).

 

I doubt any CF item comes with a quality clear coat. I had my hood re-cleared for $200 from a body shop, and since then looks brand spanking new.

 

Boat wax is that I was told to use when I had a cf hood on my talon.

 

Wax religiously, and then wax again. Even then you won't stop the yellowing, but it does help the majority of it.

Cheaper eBay parts do yellow faster than higher quality, but they all yellow.

You can re-clear coat but the clear coat will still yellow over time too, just like it does on the rest of the paint.

 

I wax them once a month, and you spray wax in between and all my CF look brand new after 3 years.

 

Another option is to use 3M clear film. You can buy it in sheets and do it yourself on your parts. The only drawback is that it won't work well on things like a rear diffuser or vortex generator (due to the fact that it's difficult to install on that stuff), but for a hood or trunk, it works great. Make sure to get the UV protectant film.

 

So not to hijack but since we are on the same topic... Can this be repaired by new clear coat and can the yellowish tint be removed ?

 

For CF protection check out Chemical Guys jet seal 109. A lot of people praise it for more than just CF.

 

Yup! I Had some similar type damage to my stock wing. It's fixable, just find a reputable paint and body shop.

 

Nice, thank you. I now have a glimmer of hope...

 

Np. I don't know where in FL you are at but I took my business to Mike's Autobody of Clearwater. He's a good dude, with good prices and decent turn around time. Check em out... or not if you're too far out: 4777 122nd Avenue North, Clearwater, FL 33762 (727) 572-8437

 

Oh hell yea... Tampa haha . Thanks for that recommendation. What do you expect average cost to be around since you had a similar issue.