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      01-26-2012, 03:00 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by Boostin FD View Post
I'm curious... why does anyone paint CF lip? The paint might crack a lot easier when you hit a bump or scrape it, rather then leaving it CF which looks better anyway.
I don't see how paint is going to crack any easier than the the clear and/or resin on the carbon fiber. CF doesn't "look better anyway", not IMO at least. It has a brownish/yellow color and is woven like a burlap sack. Plus, the car comes from the factory with gloss black accents, exposed CF doesn't match that IMO.

If I could get a fiberglass version of every part, I would. Instead, I have to paint the CF one. I don't care about strength or weight because you're kidding yourself if you think a CF lip or diffuser is any stronger or lighter than the FRP version.
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