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nyrfan · 12-11-2013, 11:38 AM

Just received this today, this is my 1st CF item. How do I care for this? Is this wash as normal? Can it be seal and or waxed?

Thanks as always.

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fsusmithc2 · 12-11-2013, 11:56 AM

Assuming they used a good tough resin to create the part (and I have no reason to believe they didn't), you should treat it the same as the rest of your paint.

Meaning washing, polishing, protecting, and waxing should be perfectly fine, as well as a good idea. I don't have any CF parts myself but an educated guess says you're ok here.

Sikoriko · 12-11-2013, 12:41 PM

Clear coat it?

nyrfan · 12-11-2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sikoriko

Clear coat it?

I'm pretty certain there is some kind of clear on it already.

Just installed it:

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nyrfan · 12-11-2013, 03:25 PM

So I'd say the spoiler was about 90% perfect, just some light scratches and marring.

After some reading I broke out the PC with Adams 4" focus pads, only used the white pad.

Anyway after 2 passes the spoiler is now just about perfect, I'd say 99%. Maybe one more pass and it will be perfect but I'd going to see what I think tomorrow.

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charlietuna · 12-11-2013, 04:19 PM

LOOKS fantastic btw. Treat it like the rest of your paint.

menendez1293 · 12-11-2013, 04:24 PM

Spoiler looks awesome on your car

JTruck · 12-11-2013, 04:32 PM

Love the look of the spoiler with your wheels.

nyrfan · 12-11-2013, 05:01 PM

Thanks everyone.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

FrankT · 12-11-2013, 06:39 PM

Ask Anvil if they used a UV stable clear on the part. If they didn't it will, over time, turn a yellow/gold color. All Seibon CF parts do this (I know from experience). The install looks good!

nyrfan · 12-11-2013, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankT

Ask Anvil if they used a UV stable clear on the part. If they didn't it will, over time, turn a yellow/gold color. All Seibon CF parts do this (I know from experience). The install looks good!

Hopefully they did, if they didn't and it turns I'll get it painted.

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CFD · 12-11-2013, 06:48 PM

I'd ask Anvil. Many times a two part epoxy clear is used on carbon fiber parts. It is superior to conventional clear coats.

nyrfan · 12-11-2013, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFD

I'd ask Anvil. Many times a two part epoxy clear is used on carbon fiber parts. It is superior to conventional clear coats.

Seemed to hold up great with a PC polishing.

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CFD · 12-11-2013, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Seemed to hold up great with a PC polishing.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

Many good quality clear coats will do that. Some epoxy clear coats, such as the CLR I use on my shifters is even difficult to sand. It does take a while to cure so production parts such as this may not use it because it is a bit more labor intensive than conventional clears. If something similar is used it will outlast your car. lol

12-11-2013, 11:38 AM	#1
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Carbon Fiber anvil spoiler Just received this today, this is my 1st CF item. How do I care for this? Is this wash as normal? Can it be seal and or waxed? Thanks as always. Sent from my 2SS/RS __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389 Last edited by nyrfan; 12-11-2013 at 11:53 AM.

12-11-2013, 11:56 AM	#2
fsusmithc2 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2017 2SS A8 50th Anniversary Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 1,261	Assuming they used a good tough resin to create the part (and I have no reason to believe they didn't), you should treat it the same as the rest of your paint. Meaning washing, polishing, protecting, and waxing should be perfectly fine, as well as a good idea. I don't have any CF parts myself but an educated guess says you're ok here. __________________ Current: 2017 2SS 50th Anniversary (#350)- 12.22 @ 115mph - MX0 8-speed automatic, CF5 power sunroof Former: 2012 1LT/RS A6 - 14.11 @ 99.75mph Order: TMFF65 1100 - 5/19/16 \| 2000 - 5/26/16 \| 3000 - 6/1/16 3100 - 6/6/16 (TPW 6/20) \| 3300 - 6/9/16 3400 - 6/10/16 \| 4200 - 6/23/16 \| 4300 - 6/28/16 5000 - 6/30/16 \| 6000 - 7/1/16 Club F1FTY

12-11-2013, 03:25 PM	#5
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Carbon Fiber anvil spoiler So I'd say the spoiler was about 90% perfect, just some light scratches and marring. After some reading I broke out the PC with Adams 4" focus pads, only used the white pad. Anyway after 2 passes the spoiler is now just about perfect, I'd say 99%. Maybe one more pass and it will be perfect but I'd going to see what I think tomorrow. Sent from my 2SS/RS __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

12-11-2013, 04:19 PM	#6
charlietuna Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,342 View My Garage	LOOKS fantastic btw. Treat it like the rest of your paint. __________________ Laus Deo

12-11-2013, 04:32 PM	#8
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	Love the look of the spoiler with your wheels. __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

12-11-2013, 12:41 PM	#3
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	Clear coat it?

12-11-2013, 04:24 PM	#7
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,686 View My Garage	Spoiler looks awesome on your car

12-11-2013, 05:01 PM	#9
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Thanks everyone. Sent from my 2SS/RS __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

12-11-2013, 06:39 PM	#10
FrankT 400HP used to be enough.. Drives: 2010 2SS rs manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NC Posts: 772	Ask Anvil if they used a UV stable clear on the part. If they didn't it will, over time, turn a yellow/gold color. All Seibon CF parts do this (I know from experience). The install looks good! __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47925

12-11-2013, 06:48 PM	#12
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	I'd ask Anvil. Many times a two part epoxy clear is used on carbon fiber parts. It is superior to conventional clear coats.