Carbon or metal?

[Nottswoody]

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I know it's not OE but then again nor am I it was a good price so I took it.. Think it will look better when the Ronals are on

[GT Josh]

I don't like different colour/material bonnets. Each to thier own mate

Are you spraying ronals black too?

[Nottswoody]

I don't like different colour/material bonnets. Each to thier own mate

Are you spraying ronals black too?

No bud I bought the polished ones so I will keep them tidy untill otherwise then no doubt they will end up black as im sure they are a bitch to refurb..

[GT Josh]

I think some black morrette headlights would look lush

[Nottswoody]

I think some black morrette headlights would look lush

It's been mentioned bud but it's got tobe the engine next instead of keep tarting the outside up not happy with my pod run at all

[tubbyG]

I think it will look sweet with the ronals and carbon bonnet combo

[Nottswoody]

I think some black morrette headlights would look lush

None on the flea bay lol no harm in looking

[Nottswoody]

So my carbon bonnet has sufford a bit over the winter no scratches it seems to have faded and gone cloudy.. Now should I have it mopped and leave it or should I mop it and laquer it? My paint guy says you don't laquer carbon?

[Alastair]

So my carbon bonnet has sufford a bit over the winter no scratches it seems to have faded and gone cloudy.. Now should I have it mopped and leave it or should I mop it and laquer it? My paint guy says you don't laquer carbon?

Sand and re laquer... Do mine all the time!

[chris]

Sand and re laquer... Do mine all the time!

[Nottswoody]

Sand and re laquer... Do mine all the time!

Cheers.. Sand? I know a guy that works at a body shop says he will doit but if it went wrong its on my head

[chris]

Cheers.. Sand? I know a guy that works at a body shop says he will doit but if it went wrong its on my head

I wouldnt take it to him woody if he aint confident in what hes doing

[Nottswoody]

Cheers Chris

He's a good painter he's been doing it for about 25yrs just not done carbon before.. Mine polishes up nice but I think it really needs cutting back some to make it shine

[casper]

Have a word with these guys.Www.carbon mods.They might have something to help.

[Slammed 66]

I've just bought a carbon bonnet for my phase 1 tonight. Didn't realise they needed that much care to be honest.

So a rub down with wet and dry paper, buff up and re lacquer?

Handy to know if mine ever does fade.

[Nottswoody]

I've just bought a carbon bonnet for my phase 1 tonight. Didn't realise they needed that much care to be honest.

So a rub down with wet and dry paper, buff up and re lacquer?

Handy to know if mine ever does fade.

It's worth it bud. Mines been on all winter so its had some hammer iv only polished it the once I'm not really a shiny kinda guy but its more grey at the minute.. He's a good guy and cheap and works for my mates dads garage and only wants a drink for it..

[chris]

I think there worth it tho. They look good if he does a good job woody let me know what he used please mate

[caymanr26]

They will come back with a good polish too - be worth trying that before getting re-laquered etc

my old megane was the Demo car for Streamline Carbon so had loads of bits - any exterior piece of carbon will have been lacquered before sale (or should have at least) so should be protected from UV etc. If it does dull down its just like lacquered paint - harsh polish initially followed by softer polishes to bring back the shine
If the shine wont return then it would be a matter of flatting and relacqering

Streamline Carbon offer a rectification service - they arent cheap but it will be spot on afterwards

[Brigsy]

I found bumper gel used to bring my old carbon bonnet up well. Shame it didnt take the ripples out though lol