Durability if OEM Carbon fiber exterior trim
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Durability if OEM Carbon fiber exterior trim
I ordered Night Style exterior package for my solarbeam yellow GTS. I was considering changing the trim to OEM Carbon fiber package.
Does the clear coat finish hold up? Will the carbon fiber lip and diffuser be prone to rock and gravel chips? Am I just over thinking it?
Does the clear coat finish hold up? Will the carbon fiber lip and diffuser be prone to rock and gravel chips? Am I just over thinking it?
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I don't know. I have chosen night package on all of my amg's. Congratulations on the order though. I absolutely love the yellow gts. One thing for sure is that the yellow paint is going to definitely hide swirls.
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CF is clear coated just like any other paint, but CF does fade to greenish color after yrs of direct sun. If you leave the car out all the time the CF will fade
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Green? Is that just the surface oxidation if not treated? I don't want green contrasting trim on my car.
Is the standard diffuser polyurethane ?
will the Night package be more durable than CF?
Is the standard diffuser polyurethane ?
will the Night package be more durable than CF?
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The OE carbon is very high quality. Like any auto paint surface, ther are not bullet proof. You can put Ceramic Pro Coating or PPF to protect your carbon goodies.
If you want to keep your carbon clear coat shine, put wax on the clear coat monthly keep the uv light out.
Let me know if you have more questions.
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Winn Autosports
If you want to keep your carbon clear coat shine, put wax on the clear coat monthly keep the uv light out.
Let me know if you have more questions.
Best,
Winn Autosports
I ordered Night Style exterior package for my solarbeam yellow GTS. I was considering changing the trim to OEM Carbon fiber package.
Does the clear coat finish hold up? Will the carbon fiber lip and diffuser be prone to rock and gravel chips? Am I just over thinking it?
Does the clear coat finish hold up? Will the carbon fiber lip and diffuser be prone to rock and gravel chips? Am I just over thinking it?
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However, personally, it wouldn't stop me going with C/F although I don't usually keep my cars more than a year or two.
In other areas - well you are probably a little more likely to see damage on gloss black than on laquered CF because you see every single tiny scratch and swirl on anything gloss black!
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Yes, CF turns to greenish, fade when its exposed to constant, prolonged sun light. Maybe a clear bra will help somewhat. But if you want to play around with the expensive, exotic materials on expensive sports cars, like CF youre supposed to be rich enough to replace it if you have to
Try asking MB if your warranty covers CF when it fades.
Try asking MB if your warranty covers CF when it fades.
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I'm prepared to treat, repair or replace the trim. I just want something which will "last " longer between treatments.
If CF is better at hiding swirl and is reasonably durable, I'm all over it.
If CF is better at hiding swirl and is reasonably durable, I'm all over it.
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Its hard to answer, black paint is paint, cf has clear coat so its still paint. Anything can chip any paint. the only thing worse about cf is if you break or crack it, you have to replace it. with the painted part you just fix it.
