Need advice to fix the blemishes on the CF spoiler

Jul 27, 2014 | 08:32 PM

tdk930s

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2011 C63 P31 LSD

Need advice to fix the blemishes on the CF spoiler

Hi everyone on the forum, I am planning to fix the blemishes on the CF rear spoiler. And it is the first time deal with the carbon fiber material, so I don't want to make a mistake. Any input will be greatly appreciated.

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Jul 28, 2014 | 10:55 AM

ruey220

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Originally Posted by tdk930s

just curious is this an original one? if so, is your car still under warranty?

Jul 28, 2014 | 03:00 PM

RW Carbon

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It's hard to tell from the pictures but you could buff the clear down alittle bit and re-clearcoat it. If that scratch is actually in the carbon you may be out of luck though.

Jul 28, 2014 | 04:29 PM

tdk930s

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just curious is this an original one? if so, is your car still under warranty?

Yes, it is the original one but is out of warranty cause of the mileage.

Jul 28, 2014 | 04:34 PM

tdk930s

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It's hard to tell from the pictures but you could buff the clear down alittle bit and re-clearcoat it. If that scratch is actually in the carbon you may be out of luck though.

I was thinking to sand it down use the 3000 git and then I am not sure do I have to re apply the Polyester Resin or I can just spray the clearcoat on again?

Jul 28, 2014 | 05:07 PM

RW Carbon

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I was thinking to sand it down use the 3000 git and then I am not sure do I have to re apply the Polyester Resin or I can just spray the clearcoat on again?

I wouldn't sand it. I think that it might make it look worse. I would use an orbital of some kind with a polish to start. Least risky.

Jul 29, 2014 | 03:07 AM

donaldt

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I buffed most of the blemishes out of the original one as well
try using a coarse compound first and finish with a fine polish
should get rid of at least 70% of the blemishes