Suprakeith Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 I've got a carbon bonnet fitted on car, and as car spent last couple years in garage haven't had to worry, just wondering if anyone knows of any really good products to protect bonnet from fading please? i am aware that can't prevent it as only matter of time before carbon fades and do regret buying it if honest and selling stock bonnet, but now have it want to do what can to keep it in top condition for as long as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 If you're worried about it fading, get it re-clearcoated with a decent lacquer. For now, if it's lacquered or finished in its original resin, just treat it like paint and it'll be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyBlue Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 A decent ppf will help protect the bonnet from uv rays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 10 hours ago, TrickyBlue said: A decent ppf will help protect the bonnet from uv rays. Thank you, silly question but whats a ppf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyBlue Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 10 hours ago, Suprakeith said: Thank you, silly question but whats a ppf? Paint Protection Film. It's a clear vinyl that is used to protect the cars paint from scratches, stone chips etc. They also have UV protection so will help keep the carbon looking fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 13 hours ago, TrickyBlue said: Paint Protection Film. It's a clear vinyl that is used to protect the cars paint from scratches, stone chips etc. They also have UV protection so will help keep the carbon looking fresh. That's a very good idea, didn't even think about paint protection film, thank yo so much will look at getting bonnet done in film asap as want to keep it looking its best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprano Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 I would definitely be getting it lacquered will be just like any other painted body panel then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC93 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 I have the exact same bonnet ..mine faded, went really cloudy, but looked great when wet Got it re-lacquered about 18months ago, looks amazing still. I should probably wax it this weekend, give it some kind of UV protection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted September 9, 2022 Author Share Posted September 9, 2022 19 hours ago, suprano said: I would definitely be getting it lacquered will be just like any other painted body panel then 6 hours ago, AC93 said: I have the exact same bonnet ..mine faded, went really cloudy, but looked great when wet Got it re-lacquered about 18months ago, looks amazing still. I should probably wax it this weekend, give it some kind of UV protection Thank you chaps for information will def look at get it Lacquered to protect bonnet and also regular waxing to give added UV protection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 As someone who PPF's and vinyl wraps cars and boats for a living, I can vouch for PPF being a workable solution, but it's better to get the fundamentals corrected first and use PPF as a protector. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 On 9/12/2022 at 3:36 PM, Big Supes said: As someone who PPF's and vinyl wraps cars and boats for a living, I can vouch for PPF being a workable solution, but it's better to get the fundamentals corrected first and use PPF as a protector. Thank you for advice, hopefully car be going bodyshop over winter and then look at having PPF done over bonnet to keep it in top condition, also got to fit the aero catches first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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