I just recently bought my 2003 GSR and joined here. I couldn't find anything about how to approach my 2 problems...

The vehicle is in great condition mechanically...nothing was wrong when i bought it, just needed new brake pads but rotors are fine. Paint from first look was OK, just a couple of decimal-sized scratches that are hardly noticeable.

however...under a more thorough inspection, i found that the underside of the lip is scratched up quite a bit...there are 1/4in scratches on about 50% of the bottom of the lip. Just the black is showing, again, so no rust at all.

Also, the carbon fiber tail is corroding....there are four "splotches" that i already saw when i was buying it. Nothing major, still feels smooth to the touch, but i want to either restore or seal it. I have seen some people just paint over it, but if at all possible i don't wanna do that because i like the cf look.

So basically, what can I do about the small marks on the (doors), and the larger ones on the underside of the lip? And what about the carbon fiber splotches? I already have the paint serial # but idk who to go thru. HOK? Any input and experiences would be great

 

honestly bro, the lip can be repainted, you can probably just get a paint pen and fill in the scratches, just as long as theres no dents and the wing can probably be re-clear coated...i feel ya on the wing, when i got my 8 wing it was all f'd up too...i like the look of the carbon and dont wanna color match it...good luck man...

 

I tried to personally sand/re-clear my wing twice, and I eventually just covered the exposed carbon pieces with some 3M Di-noc. I have pics on here, you'll just have to search the threads I've posted under to find it.

 

Pictures would be nice! Then I can judge lol. We also have a detailing sections too if you haven't been there yet.