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jdmpwr07 01-20-13 11:51 AM

TRD Grille Peeling
 
Hey guys. Wanted to see if I could get some help on an aftermarket part on my IS.

My TRD grille is really starting to peel after 3-4 years on car. I no longer garage it and suspect it to be the case.

Any way to fix this? I did a search earlier and it sounds like I need clear coat. Any suggestions?

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...b082408561.jpg

rL-gT 01-20-13 08:12 PM

Ill buy it if you wanna sell it.

2broke2mod 01-21-13 03:48 AM

Personally I would try one of those 3m headlight restro kits on it. I would do everything as you would to a headlight, then if it seems a layer of clearcoat won't go on do to it being to slippery slightly scuff it with the highest grit in the kit and clear it from there. I have not painted carbon fiber using this method but it has worked on other things I have painted on other cars.

rL-gT 01-21-13 09:29 AM

its not real CF. Its just sticker thats been clear coated.

jdmpwr07 01-21-13 09:53 AM


Originally Posted by redline.gT (Post 7715226)
Ill buy it if you wanna sell it.

I've had almost every IS owner that I have met make the same offer ;)

Thanks but I'll probably keep it. Just looking for advice on clearing it, etc...and see if anyone had any. I've never cleared anything before and just wondering if I need to prep it (with sandpaper) or if I could just add another coat. Any advice would be much appreciated.

jadu 01-21-13 12:17 PM

CF Vinyl.. very popular trend nowadays that yield some pretty good results

jdmpwr07 01-21-13 02:12 PM


Originally Posted by jadu (Post 7716368)
CF Vinyl.. very popular trend nowadays that yield some pretty good results

Thanks for the advice. I'll check it out and post up when I get around to fixing.


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