Carbon fiber Hood insert detailing ?'S - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

charlietuna · 10-11-2012, 06:11 PM

Did a little work on the Z today. Spent some time going over the areas that needed attention. Over all the car is in good shape save a few minor scratches that have been there from day one

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My hood insert was replaced recently it had some serious hazing under the clear that would not polish out and I didn't want to press my luck with it so GM replaced it under warranty.

Now the new one upon close inspection has some minor imperfections. I have tried to resist polishing it, waxing, claying, glazing, and etc.

I have resolved to attempt to make it better.

What polish could you recommend that is very gentile and that could be applied by hand?

I cannot get myself to invest in a pc yet. I know that it is inevitable but for now I can live with the paint that I have and all the little blemishes that come with it.

Your thoughts and process to improve the finish and protect the insert are welcome.

Regards,

Charlie T

jimmy5 · 10-11-2012, 06:43 PM

get a speedy prep towel, use that to clay it, after that go over it with zaino ZAO

CamaroDreams07 · 10-11-2012, 07:09 PM

That's clear-coated right? If so, you can treat it just like your paint. Get something like a Revive polish (assuming you're an Adam's person).

charlietuna · 10-11-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

That's clear-coated right? If so, you can treat it just like your paint. Get something like a Revive polish (assuming you're an Adam's person).

Yes I have fallen into that catagory. I have been poking around youtube. Have you had any experience with the Jet Seal products? Chemical Guys had a video on it.

CamaroDreams07 · 10-11-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by charlietuna

Yes I have fallen into that catagory. I have been poking around youtube. Have you had any experience with the Jet Seal products? Chemical Guys had a video on it.

Sure haven't. I'll have to look into it. CG doesn't make bad stuff though.

Todd@Autopia · 10-12-2012, 06:27 AM

What type of defects/blemishes are you looking to fix?

charlietuna · 10-12-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd@Autopia

What type of defects/blemishes are you looking to fix?

Minor scratches nothing deep. I was hoping to find a product or products for this carbon fiber hood.

Adam's Polishes · 10-12-2012, 02:44 PM

Its cleared so pretty much you can treat it just like any other painted part of the car, we have a 2013 black on black ZL1 vert in the warehouse... the cf insert corrected just as easily as the rest of the hood.

ihaveacamaro · 10-12-2012, 05:01 PM

If you want an over the counter polish that will work great by hand is Meguiars Ultimate Polish (mind you it will still take a hella long time since you're doing it by hand).

If you get a DA, I would recommend Optimum Hyper Polish instead.

10-11-2012, 06:11 PM	#1
charlietuna Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,342 View My Garage	Carbon fiber Hood insert detailing ?'S Did a little work on the Z today. Spent some time going over the areas that needed attention. Over all the car is in good shape save a few minor scratches that have been there from day one. My hood insert was replaced recently it had some serious hazing under the clear that would not polish out and I didn't want to press my luck with it so GM replaced it under warranty. Now the new one upon close inspection has some minor imperfections. I have tried to resist polishing it, waxing, claying, glazing, and etc. I have resolved to attempt to make it better. What polish could you recommend that is very gentile and that could be applied by hand? I cannot get myself to invest in a pc yet. I know that it is inevitable but for now I can live with the paint that I have and all the little blemishes that come with it. Your thoughts and process to improve the finish and protect the insert are welcome. Regards, Charlie T Attached Images __________________ Laus Deo

10-11-2012, 07:09 PM	#3
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	That's clear-coated right? If so, you can treat it just like your paint. Get something like a Revive polish (assuming you're an Adam's person). __________________ [B]

10-12-2012, 05:01 PM	#9
ihaveacamaro I like teeth. Drives: #198 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 4,817	If you want an over the counter polish that will work great by hand is Meguiars Ultimate Polish (mind you it will still take a hella long time since you're doing it by hand). If you get a DA, I would recommend Optimum Hyper Polish instead. __________________ . Please check out my youtube detailing channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/roshan517 "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful."

10-11-2012, 06:43 PM	#2
jimmy5 Drives: 2012 ZL1 #450 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Big Spring, TX Posts: 479	get a speedy prep towel, use that to clay it, after that go over it with zaino ZAO

10-12-2012, 06:27 AM	#6
Todd@Autopia Drives: 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orlando/Stuart, FL Posts: 1,161	What type of defects/blemishes are you looking to fix?

10-12-2012, 02:44 PM	#8
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Its cleared so pretty much you can treat it just like any other painted part of the car, we have a 2013 black on black ZL1 vert in the warehouse... the cf insert corrected just as easily as the rest of the hood.