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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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I know that CF is blemished/faded and damaged when in the present of heat and the sun, but I was wondering if CF damages in the presence of cold weather? Anything under 40 degrees, possible frost and snow? Let me know SL. Thanks!
Old Dec 17, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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lol not at all if its a quality material. if they used a good epoxy you should see no shrinkage or expansion and if you do that will happen much lower.
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Ok. Nothing's happened and since I have only had my car in the heat as of right now, I did not know with the cold weather that started up what would happened. I just wondering. Thanks nebster.
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if there's no epoxy coat it can crack under cold temps
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it becomes very sensitive and will crack from rock chips. . .
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Okay. But whenever it goes back to temperatures it is made to be in, will it return to normal, or will it still be sensitive?

Does AIT and Bbist have a good epoxy coat on their materials?
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