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Carbon fibre bonnet repair (with pics)

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Hey Guys,

I've got a celica 6gen with a carbon fibre bonnet which used to be in a state of disrepair. It was all cloudy and had a very rough look. Probably the worst CF bonnet in history.

A whole saturday and $40 later, I was able to restore it completely to a "near new" condition.

Check out my before and after photos and let us know what you think!

BEFORE:

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AFTER:

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No probs buddy.

I owe it all to these 3 chemicals in the pic below:

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Funny thing is they're designed for boats. But they surely do one heck of a job.

I purchased mine from a local Supercheap Auto outlet.

1. Buffing using the cutting compound. I completely buffed the surface by hand until I was satisfied with the way it looked.

2. Polish - 3 layers with about 15-20mins between layers to allow drying and settling.

3. Restorer & Wax - Provides protection against weathering.

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