CF Roof Repair (Brainstorming Phase)

[ybc.23.03]

Hey everyone! It seems like my CF roof has gotten pretty yellow and has a decently big and horrifying peeling going on near the antenna…

I went to five different body shops around me who said they won't even touch carbon. This one shop said they will do it for $3K before tax.

I am thinking about getting the roof smooth and have it painted JB to match the body paint color since I think $3K seems too much to get it re-cleared. AND I am worried about it coming out still yellow after re-clear.

I will be looking around more to see who can do it professionally but in the mean time, what do you guys think about getting the roof paint matched?

[Vuu]

Come to CA, I can get it fixed for you from the same shop who fixed mine.

I had yellowing, and sun damage from light reflecting off of a window in my neighborhood. Got it all fixed for $600 and it looks even better than when it was new.

The $2-3k range is normal because it's more than just re-clearing.

They have to completely peel off the expoxy and sand the fibers down.

If you're going for a slick top look, then it'll look good.

[ybc.23.03]

Originally Posted by Vuu

Come to CA, I can get it fixed for you from the same shop you fixed mine.

I had yellowing, and sun damage from light reflecting off of a window in my neighborhood. Got it all fixed for $600 and it looks even better than when it was new.

The $2-3k range is normal because it's more than just re-clearing.

They have to completely peel off the expoxy and sand the fibers down.

If you're going for a slick top look, then it'll look good.

I'll keep that in mind and let you know, thank you!!

[Battle]

Originally Posted by ybc.23.03

I'll keep that in mind and let you know, thank you!!

I did this repair on my car at a shop. Should be around 1500. Make sure they peel off the resin that is yellowing.

[evomike]

Originally Posted by Battle

I did this repair on my car at a shop. Should be around 1500. Make sure they peel off the resin that is yellowing.

if your shop is charging 1500 for this you guys are losing money

[Battle]

Originally Posted by evomike

if your shop is charging 1500 for this you guys are losing money

How much did you pay for yours in LA?

[evomike]

Originally Posted by Battle

How much did you pay for yours in LA?

I wouldn’t pay to have mine done, I run a body shop and what it takes labor wise and material to properly do that repair 1500 is a loser job.

[Hein Jockins]

Mine is currently in a body shop, so I haven't seen it yet in person. But from the pics I've been sent, I'm extremely impressed. All they did was remove all existing clear down to the raw carbon, and they used dawn + water multiple times and cleaned it, and then re-cleared. Perhaps I'm lucky, but most of the yellowing in my case was all in the clear and not in the raw weave.

I'm going to make a post about this once it's done and I actually have more photos. Attached are a before and after photo (the after photo is from the shop so not the best photo but you can see the difference). And honestly the before photo shows all the messed up clear but it was a lot more yellow in person.

Price was extremely reasonable as well.

[ybc.23.03]

Originally Posted by Hein Jockins

Mine is currently in a body shop, so I haven't seen it yet in person. But from the pics I've been sent, I'm extremely impressed. All they did was remove all existing clear down to the raw carbon, and they used dawn + water multiple times and cleaned it, and then re-cleared. Perhaps I'm lucky, but most of the yellowing in my case was all in the clear and not in the raw weave.

I'm going to make a post about this once it's done and I actually have more photos. Attached are a before and after photo (the after photo is from the shop so not the best photo but you can see the difference). And honestly the before photo shows all the messed up clear but it was a lot more yellow in person.

Price was extremely reasonable as well.

Originally Posted by Hein Jockins

Mine is currently in a body shop, so I haven't seen it yet in person. But from the pics I've been sent, I'm extremely impressed. All they did was remove all existing clear down to the raw carbon, and they used dawn + water multiple times and cleaned it, and then re-cleared. Perhaps I'm lucky, but most of the yellowing in my case was all in the clear and not in the raw weave.

I'm going to make a post about this once it's done and I actually have more photos. Attached are a before and after photo (the after photo is from the shop so not the best photo but you can see the difference). And honestly the before photo shows all the messed up clear but it was a lot more yellow in person.

Price was extremely reasonable as well.

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get it done?

[Hein Jockins]

Originally Posted by ybc.23.03

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get it done?

I got it done local at a shop in Birmingham, AL. Haven't gotten the car back but I've gotten some more pics and it looks brand new. These guys just started their own shop but came highly recommended for anything carbon and body related by my guy who does my ppf.

[1SloeEm3]

Originally Posted by evomike

I wouldn’t pay to have mine done, I run a body shop and what it takes labor wise and material to properly do that repair 1500 is a loser job.

1,500 for that repair is overpriced as shit. Takes 4 hours at most using compressed air to blow the resin off and get it ready for clear.

[AceBeezy]

Originally Posted by Hein Jockins

I got it done local at a shop in Birmingham, AL. Haven't gotten the car back but I've gotten some more pics and it looks brand new. These guys just started their own shop but came highly recommended for anything carbon and body related by my guy who does my ppf.

That's great to hear! I just moved back to the wiregrass area so I may have to take a trip up to Bham. Please share some photos when it's done! How much did it cost you there?

[Hein Jockins]

I'm gonna make a post about it when I get it back. I paid $2500 but that also included a complete respray of the hood, front bumper, and mirror caps. And they cleaned the headlights too. So not sure what it would be to just do cf roof repair but seemed fair to me considering it's hard to find people to do jobs like this in Birmingham.

[mnnguy]

Originally Posted by Vuu

Come to CA, I can get it fixed for you from the same shop who fixed mine.

I had yellowing, and sun damage from light reflecting off of a window in my neighborhood. Got it all fixed for $600 and it looks even better than when it was new.

The $2-3k range is normal because it's more than just re-clearing.

They have to completely peel off the expoxy and sand the fibers down.

If you're going for a slick top look, then it'll look good.

Hey I was wondering what shop you went to in CA to get your cf rood repaired? Looking to get mine done soon. Thanks!

[Vuu]

Originally Posted by mnnguy

Hey I was wondering what shop you went to in CA to get your cf rood repaired? Looking to get mine done soon. Thanks!

Where are you located?

[mnnguy]

Originally Posted by Vuu

Where are you located?

Im located in socal area in LA County

[Vuu]

Originally Posted by mnnguy

Im located in socal area in LA County

Hit up @oda_autowerkz_llc on Instagram and tell him Danny sent you!

He'll get you squared away.

[mnnguy]

Originally Posted by Vuu

Hit up @oda_autowerkz_llc on Instagram and tell him Danny sent you!

He'll get you squared away.

Okay thanks for the lead, ill check them out. Thank you!

[evomike]

Originally Posted by 1SloeEm3

1,500 for that repair is overpriced as shit. Takes 4 hours at most using compressed air to blow the resin off and get it ready for clear.

lol tell me you have never done this without telling me you have never done this.

[1SloeEm3]

Originally Posted by evomike

lol tell me you have never done this without telling me you have never done this.

I Helped my brother do this in his body shop💀. He peeled the coat off. I washed the CF fibers with dish soap a couple times to remove the left over yellow dust the resin left on the fibers while he masked the car. It really is that simple. If that’s complex than I don’t know what to say🤣