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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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carbon fiber fading

hey i have a 2003 evo and the carbon fiber that is not painted is fading pretty bad on the spoiler. the car is moslty garaged and i was wondering if there was something to do to bring the look back or to keep it from fading as bad
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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Have it re-clearcoated.
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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bring it back to the dealer and complain, ive heard of a few people on here doing so and they got a brand new wing.
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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i've had mine replaced under warranty and had no problems. you can also make a cover or use a polish or wax to protect it. and get ready, the guys on here will be all over you very soon about using the forum search. good luck i hope you get it fixed
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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try the dealer first. if they don't help you, a legitimate body shop should be able to bring back the carbon luster.
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 07:36 PM
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The dealer is replacing mine. However, I'm waiting until October because of back order.
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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If your still under warranty go to the dealer and they should replace it, but it's been on backorder for ever so be prepared to wait. If getting it replaced under warranty isn't an option then you'll have to get it recleared.
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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The dealer is replacing mine. However, I'm waiting until October because of back order.
I feel your pain. It's been three months and they told me that they hope to have it by the end of this month.
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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I just had mine painted black. It looks better when its waxed than the carbon fiber. BTW you should definately search. You've been a member for nearly two years and this topic came up umpteen times.
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 12:22 PM
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the dealership isn't going to replace it, so i was just wondering some other options, thanks for the input
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 12:24 PM
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BTW you should definately search. You've been a member for nearly two years and this topic came up umpteen times.
i normally do use the search, but i was wondering if anyone had some new info on it, so i just started a new thread.
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 12:31 PM
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Yea...i'm #262 on the back order list.
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 01:09 PM
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I waited 8 months, complained to MMA, came in within a week, its been at the paint shop for 3wks now... geez this is really stupid.
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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I had mine replaced under warranty. Now I at least wax that damn wing with just about every car wash and it stays bling bling.
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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have a body shop fix it.... or try wet sanding and re-clearing it yourself first....if that fails then take it to a body shop
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