Trying to get some luster out of a Carbon Fiber hood

[The01Cav]

Well here was a attempt at trying to get some gloss out of a old carbon fiber hood. Sorry that my pics aren't the greatest, but had to work with what I had. Each group will show the product, then a pic with it applied, then a pic of it removed for reference. I hope you all enjoy and any comments or thoughts I would love to hear. Thanks!

Before I started



Products I used microfiber cloth not pictured


Part 1 Scratch X




Part 2 Meguiars Deep Crystal Polish




Part 3 Meguiars Gold Glass Wax Missed the applied wax picture sorry....




Step 4 Meguiars quick detail

[The01Cav]

Re: Trying to get some luster out of a Carbon Fiber hood

Some reflection shots

[Newport Viper]

Re: Trying to get some luster out of a Carbon Fiber hood

The fly reflection shot is one of the funniest pics... I have ever seen here!

[The01Cav]

Re: Trying to get some luster out of a Carbon Fiber hood

Just playing with the camera i'm suprised it picked up the reflection as well as it did.

[dave40co]

Re: Trying to get some luster out of a Carbon Fiber hood

Great work! Did you get a model release for the fly?

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Trying to get some luster out of a Carbon Fiber hood

Nice improvement...


Non-clear coated carbon fiber components are like working on oxidized single stage paints, it's fairly easy to remove the oxidation and restore gloss, depth and clarity.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Trying to get some luster out of a Carbon Fiber hood

Nice work. I think the fly pic would make a great avatar.

[97 Supra]

Re: Trying to get some luster out of a Carbon Fiber hood

LOL @ fly reflection shot haha

QD not needed after wax, but results look great