Removing scuffs from carbon fiber
I've been searching for specific information on this subject, but haven't quite found what I'm looking for. I have a pretty scuffed up carbon bottle cage that a buddy gave me and I'd like to know if there's a way to remove the scuffs on the cage. They're clearcoated bare carbon fiber, and the scuffs are very superficial from the water bottle being taken in and out of the cage. I've seen posts about nail polish being a good choice for removing superficial scuffs and scrapes from carbon fiber - would this be a good option here? Or are there spray can or paintable alternatives that I don't know about? Thanks in advance.
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try rubbing compound. or a polish for automotive work.
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Originally Posted by Ducky
(Post 6690199)
try rubbing compound. or a polish for automotive work.
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*Bump* Anyone else have any advice about this? Surely some folks out there have polished scuffs off of carbon fiber before...
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Meguiar's has a bunch of auto detailing items to use and the names are of their products. This is the method used for automobile/motorcycle pieces. This assumes these are surface scratches and not gouges or scrapes that have compromised the integrity of the clear coat/gel coat. Also you need to determine if buying the cleaning supplies ($50+ if you have nothing) is worth the cost but these same products and methods work for paint too. You can search on Meguiar's web site and get this same information.
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Originally Posted by Oldandintheway
(Post 6691760)
Meguiar's has a bunch of auto detailing items to use and the names are of their products. This is the method used for automobile/motorcycle pieces. This assumes these are surface scratches and not gouges or scrapes that have compromised the integrity of the clear coat/gel coat. Also you need to determine if buying the cleaning supplies ($50+ if you have nothing) is worth the cost but these same products and methods work for paint too. You can search on Meguiar's web site and get this same information.
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I have uses this with good results Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Clear Plastic Cleaner
Here is some samples of other Meguiar's products from an auto site on carbon fiber care |
Depending on the scuff, clear nail polish works great. I used some on a carbon cage that had been scratched when it was leaned against a brick wall.
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Originally Posted by nagsheadlocal
(Post 6694126)
Depending on the scuff, clear nail polish works great. I used some on a carbon cage that had been scratched when it was leaned against a brick wall.
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Originally Posted by jstraw97
(Post 6694449)
Would clear finger nail polish work for superficial scuffs (such as those from a water bottle being removed over and over) or would it be more appropriate for scrapes that have dug into the clearcoat? The scuffs I have are very superficial, so I'm not sure how well nail polish would work in my case - seems like it would be more appropriate for deeper scrapes than I have.
Many moons ago I worked in a surf shop and we used clear nail polish to clean up scratches on new surfboards that had been scratched in transit - I figured there can't be too much difference between the old method of making surfboards (resin/cloth over styroform) and the new method of carbon fibre construction. |
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