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So I managed to put a decent scrape on the underside of my CF splitter, parking at night by a buddy's lake house. One of those movable curbs was displaced around 1.5' into the front of the space and I didn't see it, arghhh... Question is, can it be repaired or just replace it? Dunno what the part would cost vs repair if possible. Sure wish I had a front camera! TIA
Is it the OEM splitter or an aftermarket splitter? Pic of damage? You can try to sand and clearcoat if damage isn't too bad. With splitters, expect some damage as it just the way things go. They are low and the most forward part of the car...
It’s the OEM splitter. Looking at it closer, sand/clear coat may work, I initially thought the gouges were deeper as the surface just turned white.
It is undersurface and you don’t see it standing in front of the car, but you can see it approaching. The white from the scratch/gouges is a stark contrast w/ the CF. Cutter, you’re probably right, I should just leave it. First mark on the car and all...I suppose that bugs me more than anything.
I have a similar area dead smack in the center of my lip from hitting a concrete parking stop . I merely cleaned the area. Sanded the frayed carbon , touched up the color so it wasn’t stark white and then clear coated it so the fray wouldn’t spread.
Replacing that lip will set you back a couple of grand. When I first did it, I was upset . But, it’s a hazard of a low lying car. Replace it and it will happen again in short order.
By the way, that doesn’t look through the fiber. The resin/ clear coat look scuffed only. Am I wrong ?
Cutter,
No, you're right, it's not through the fiber. You & Zephyr have got me thinking sanding/clear may be just the fix. If it isn't, what did you use to touch up the color?
Bish,
I had it ceramic coated (entire car & wheel faces) but that's it. Obviously no help this time. <G>
Here is some tips and techniques:
0. Tape up surrounding areas with blue tape
1. Use fine then extra fine sand paper and some polishing compound (for lube) and sand the area lightly just so it gets even or smooth
2. Wipe it clean with 70% IPA and clean rag several time to clean off the oils
3. Purchase a can of clearcoat at homedepot or auto store
4. Spray some in a small cap or little container and use a fine brush and brush on a few layers waiting about 10 minutes between layers
5. Finish polishing using wet sand and polishing compound and small rotary
Last edited by ZephyrAMG; Aug 5, 2019 at 09:04 PM.
Here is some tips and techniques:
0. Tape up surrounding areas with blue tape
1. Use fine then extra fine sand paper and some polishing compound (for lube) and sand the area lightly just so it gets even or smooth
2. Wipe it clean with 70% IPA and clean rag several time to clean off the oils
3. Purchase a can of clearcoat at homedepot or auto store
4. Spray some in a small cap or little container and use a fine brush and brush on a few layers waiting about 10 minutes between layers
5. Finish polishing using wet sand and polishing compound and small rotary
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