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Old 06-23-2009, 04:54 AM
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is there any place to fix or repair some cf stuff? and if not just a place that can repair and repaint it into bsp?

edit: its pretty much cracked in half.. lol
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Old 06-23-2009, 05:09 AM
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you can redo the resin over it and repair the back w/ fiberglass to reinforce it, but it'll still show the crack no matter what you do unless you paint a black strip similar to what kaminari does on the edges of their cf product. If you dont care if its cf or not and would just want to paint it, you can just fiberglass it just like you're repairing a fg piece and just have it painted like normal.
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Old 06-23-2009, 05:19 AM
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oh ok, so i guess ill just repaint it bsp lol..how much does this stuff usually cost to repair?
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Old 06-23-2009, 02:13 PM
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depends on who you go through. Its really not hard to do yourself, just gotta take your time and do it right. What are you repairing?
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Old 06-23-2009, 05:57 PM
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perhaps a lip kit (front lip)
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just make sure to test fit while you're fixing it so it doesnt dry crooked or warped.
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