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Worried about CF

So, I remember reading on these very same forums about how carbon fiber will melt or spontaneously combust if left out in the sun for too long. Now I'm worried as my PF is in the back of the car and, as I was walking away from it, I noticed the sun was beating down on the rear triangle. Should I go move my car? Open the windows perhaps?

What is the mechanism I need to protect from? Is it the UV light (A or B) or the heat?

I should mention that it is somewhat cool out, about 34 deg., but it's expected to be about 43 deg. later!

Of course, my frame is the most susceptible to this as it was made in China! Someone please tell me what to do!

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