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Old 11-27-13 | 10:57 AM
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Clear coat the hood and you'll be fine.
I think dorkacho was asking about the acrilic windows, not the CF.
Old 11-27-13 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by WylieKylie
I think dorkacho was asking about the acrilic windows, not the CF.
CF yellows over time if left out in the sun. He said to clear coat it. UV protection will slow the yellowing process.

On another note, I really don't see why you guys had to block up the venting. If you were really worried about the engine bay getting wet/dirty, you should block up the front bumper radiator vents too. A lot of dirt, bugs and water get in from there!
Old 11-27-13 | 12:30 PM
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we use coil packs, no distributor, you should be fine.
Old 11-27-13 | 02:30 PM
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Good point Nabbun !
Old 11-27-13 | 07:39 PM
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i'm guessing the you get what you pay for rule still applies to cf hoods. i'm looking at 2 OEM style cf hoods right now, one is significantly cheaper than the other. what might the differences be to cause such a price difference?
Old 11-28-13 | 04:22 AM
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I'm willing to bet a cheap CF hood could possibly have major fitment issues, like large wide, uneven gaps, not locking properly because of alignment issues. Not to mention a horrible cf weaving pattern. I would stay away from cheapo's. Even my Seibon hood has larger gaps on the sides than a stock hood.
Old 11-28-13 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by nabbun
CF yellows over time if left out in the sun. He said to clear coat it. UV protection will slow the yellowing process.
Actually carbon stays black forever. Epoxy yellows, just like acrylic/lexan/plexiglass etc.
Old 11-29-13 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by WylieKylie
Actually carbon stays black forever. Epoxy yellows, just like acrylic/lexan/plexiglass etc.
You are correct. Just being lazy and glossing over the details. I'm just assuming people know clear coating offers UV protection and epoxy resin is part of the cf manufacturing process.
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^ does anyone have a pic of CF yellowing?

if manufacture states that the product already comes with clear coat, should i get it clear coated again for extra protection or would that be an over kill?

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Got these from a CRX forum lol
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Originally Posted by dorkacho
^ does anyone have a pic of CF yellowing?

if manufacture states that the product already comes with clear coat, should i get it clear coated again for extra protection or would that be an over kill?

I did.. Got my car back tonight.. Gonna post pics tommorrow in the light ! Looks killer
Old 12-03-13 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JdSwiper
I wish i could get the ts but am kinda nervous of the water issue in the vents, there pretty big and right in the front, thinking maybe the matt black oem cf and i'll have it painted on the sides with the cf strip up the middle to the grill.
they also sell vented cover (use during rain season) as well.
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Originally Posted by nabbun




Got these from a CRX forum lol
thanks for the effort! but i can't really appreciate the yellowing .. is it not very obvious?
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Originally Posted by JdSwiper
I did.. Got my car back tonight.. Gonna post pics tommorrow in the light ! Looks killer
did you get it clear bra too? since it can't be painted over when it gets chipped, for extra protection?
Old 12-03-13 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by dorkacho
did you get it clear bra too? since it can't be painted over when it gets chipped, for extra protection?
Not yet, I only got the car back about 4 hours ago



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