best way to fix CF front lip?

MisterM3 · 08-22-2011, 10:27 PM

so i slighty nudge a curb. it didnt crack, but it has some scratches. i tried buffing it, but some of the white marks are still visible. any DIY that can make it not as noticable?

TRY...M3 · 08-22-2011, 10:29 PM

buy a new one lol

MisterM3 · 08-22-2011, 10:36 PM

i might still, but that would be my last resort

Sean@PYSpeed.com · 08-22-2011, 10:37 PM

Bring it to the shop, probably a light buff and re-clearcoat it.

MisterM3 · 08-22-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean@PYSpeed.com

Bring it to the shop, probably a light buff and re-clearcoat it.

hey Sean. i actually bought my Arkym lip from you guys. thanks btw. going to a shop is my second last resort lol.

1sikbmr · 08-23-2011, 12:36 AM

wet sand with very fine grit sandpaper then polish. If it is really bad then wet sand then reclear and buff to shine.

yuwa · 08-23-2011, 02:05 AM

too bad to hear that, im not going to buy the front lip because of this

ducman · 08-23-2011, 03:56 AM

I remember seeing this post...did a search for ya: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=510556

1sikbmr · 08-23-2011, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ducman

I remember seeing this post...did a search for ya: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=510556

shit I did a search for this and didn't find it. I knew I seen it before

MisterM3 · 08-23-2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ducman

I remember seeing this post...did a search for ya: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=510556

hey thanks man! i will try that

MisterM3 · 08-23-2011, 12:17 PM

just washed my car and upon further inspection, i noticed some of the weave is exposed

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1sikbmr · 08-23-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterM3

just washed me car and upon further inspection, i noticed some of the weave is exposed

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still repairable using that thread

Brucewonder · 08-24-2011, 08:40 PM

i would wrap it in matte black vinyl if all other opinions fail. You dont have to worry about rock chips or bubbling from the resin if you have a rep lip.

Gkap · 08-24-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TRY...M3

buy a new one lol

this.

OP how low are you? and what front lip are you running?

F80YMB_M3 · 08-24-2011, 10:52 PM

i use a black sharpe to hide it.

SIIK2NR · 08-25-2011, 02:31 AM

That was my DIY thread, even if there is some cf exposed, you can still do the process to repair the other 90% of the lip.

MisterM3 · 08-25-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Gkap

this.

OP how low are you? and what front lip are you running?

im using Eibach springs with an Arkym lip. its not very aggressive, but quite low on certain streets. you know how TO streets are....BUSTED UP! only the passenger side corner is slighty damaged. its very small, but i know its there.

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Originally Posted by SIIK2NR

That was my DIY thread, even if there is some cf exposed, you can still do the process to repair the other 90% of the lip.

im still gonna try your DIY. like i said in the first quote its small, but i dont want water/snow going into that exposed area cause it might bubble up. great DIY btw. thanks!

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