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Old May 4, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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Old May 5, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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im pretty sure there a lot detailers place down there. or possibly try going to a legit car wash that does detailing or something and see if they use a buffer for detailing. shuoldn't be that hard to get rid of with there professional products.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 04:17 AM
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You still haven't taken it to a detailer yet? What's the hold-up?
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Old May 5, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by montgb
You still haven't taken it to a detailer yet? What's the hold-up?
well i want a good place that can buff out my hood. i really havent found any places. m1 auto is charging 300 for that i think thats a little too much
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Old May 5, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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I would still vote for the clearcoat route. If he just gets it buffed out, it will eventually come back. It's very common on CF hoods and trunks. Even the ones that claim UV protected will eventually show oxidation like that. I always got my CF parts cleared and never had an oxidation problem.

To the OP, $300 is a little high for just a clearcoat.

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Old May 5, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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well yeah i would get a clear coat but i still havent found a place, thats why i need reccomendations because 300 is a little over my budget for just a clear coat.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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where are you located in so cal? you can try http://www.onedaypaint.com/
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Old May 5, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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where are you located in so cal? you can try http://www.onedaypaint.com/
im in rowland heights.
is that place legit?
they do good work?
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Old May 5, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by equisch3x
im in rowland heights.
is that place legit?
they do good work?
i take that back.
i just called
they dont even do clear coats for carbon fiber ...
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Old May 5, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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300 for clear? Wow never knew that. 200 more u get a new one.
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thats weird.. the ones down here in OC usually do, maybe cuz they're so used to imports..
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300 for clear? Wow never knew that. 200 more u get a new one.
thats exactly what i said
what a rip off

300 as well for the sideskirts...
and spoiler... 300 each
ridiculous

still for lookin for a good detailer
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