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MyOrangeSS · 03-22-2012, 04:19 PM

I have the Seibon CF SS style front splitter, its already on the car and I never cleared it. I've read in another thread that it needs to be cleared, so how long do I have, and is it something that I can do myself with a can of duplicolor clear coat..... If so can someone talk me about the prep, like is wet sanding required?

FL1CK · 03-22-2012, 04:47 PM

It being that shiny, it looks like it's been cleared. Ask the manufacturer about the epoxy they used, if it's UV retardant, it doesn't have to be cleared, but you can. Just treat it as paint.

MyOrangeSS · 03-22-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FL1CK

It being that shiny, it looks like it's been cleared. Ask the manufacturer about the epoxy they used, if it's UV retardant, it doesn't have to be cleared, but you can. Just treat it as paint.

I sent seibon an email, there website doesnt really get into detail on the finish as far as UV retardant or not. But lets say its not, can I do it myself or should I just take it to a body shop and have them shoot it?

christianmotox · 03-22-2012, 05:00 PM

If you've never painted a body panel before, take it to a shop.

John@AutoAgenda · 03-22-2012, 05:04 PM

If it's that shiny then it should already have clear on it and I wouldn't worry about it. As far as clearing something clear coat can be a bit hard to work with especially if you are not comfortable wet sanding and Duplicolor clear especially out of a can is extremely thin and a pain in the ass to cut and buff without sanding through the paint. It's also a single stage and the life of the clear is not long especially if you live in a sunny environment.

I would say if it's that shiny then it already has clear on it and I wouldn't worry about it. If you want it cleared then take it to a shop who can use professional products and professional guns v.s a can.

MyOrangeSS · 03-22-2012, 05:09 PM

thanks guys

03-22-2012, 04:19 PM	#1
MyOrangeSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 200 View My Garage	Clearing exposed Carbon Fiber I have the Seibon CF SS style front splitter, its already on the car and I never cleared it. I've read in another thread that it needs to be cleared, so how long do I have, and is it something that I can do myself with a can of duplicolor clear coat..... If so can someone talk me about the prep, like is wet sanding required? Attached Images Last edited by MyOrangeSS; 03-22-2012 at 04:20 PM. Reason: notification

03-22-2012, 04:47 PM	#2
FL1CK Switchin' n Twitchin' Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake) Posts: 3,145	It being that shiny, it looks like it's been cleared. Ask the manufacturer about the epoxy they used, if it's UV retardant, it doesn't have to be cleared, but you can. Just treat it as paint. __________________ I am not childish, you're just being a poopy head!

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03-22-2012, 05:04 PM	#5
John@AutoAgenda Drives: 2004 GTO Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Scottsdale, Az Posts: 122	If it's that shiny then it should already have clear on it and I wouldn't worry about it. As far as clearing something clear coat can be a bit hard to work with especially if you are not comfortable wet sanding and Duplicolor clear especially out of a can is extremely thin and a pain in the ass to cut and buff without sanding through the paint. It's also a single stage and the life of the clear is not long especially if you live in a sunny environment. I would say if it's that shiny then it already has clear on it and I wouldn't worry about it. If you want it cleared then take it to a shop who can use professional products and professional guns v.s a can.

03-22-2012, 05:09 PM	#6
MyOrangeSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 200 View My Garage	thanks guys