After watching your video, I used this method to restore my old CF hood which was in pretty bad shape. I'm happy to say that this worked so well on my hood and restored virtually the entire hood back to its original shine. Your products are amazing! Thanks for the tutorials and great products!
This is what I like to see. A real bad spoiler and your product takes it right off. I love seeing the real dirty stuff getting cleaned like this. Makes your product look even better
I just finish my entire hood I couldn't believe how new it left it looking it work great! I used a Dewalt buffer just because it offers Up to 3500 rpm. I didn't have to go that far I just used 1800 rps for the hard spots and 600 rpm for the easy spots. Bottom line the product works.
Great video Greg. Great balance of information and advertisement of your products. Also appreciate that the footage of you using the DA was uncut. Really gives a good idea of how slow to move the machine and how much pressure to apply. Very interested in your new VSS product. I intend on using V36 with black optic MF pad, followed by V38 with a black hex logic as a two stage paint correction on my Black Audi A5. Could VSS really replace this two stage process and give similar results? Love JS109 by the way! Favourite product of yours!!
have used Jetseal109 now for about 6 months and its awesome, i use it on my windows and paint and my wheels in conjunction with CG Wheel Guard and they look brand new even though they are 2 years old, the brake dust just washes off with Honeydew and a mit! so glad i found Chemical Guys and even happier I found Auto Obsessed in Edmonton AB so I can feed my addiction!
Production value of these videos has gone up a lot! Great work! Can't wait to try this new VSS for one step polishing. You got some amazing results on camera Craig.
I recently purchased all chemicals to do a similar job. After I was done you can still see some fine scratches. Would compound work? Or do I need to wet sand? The think is, I don't know if it's clear coat or gel coat on this trunk. What would you guys recommend?
Hey Jose, it's hard to say what treatment your carbon fiber trunk needs without knowing a. what you already did and b. if your trunk is clear or gel. Please feel free to send pictures and more details such as what products, pad, machine, and technique you used to our facebook page or email to get further assistance and to get your car looking its best. Thanks for watching, Jose, and stay tuned for more videos headed your way soon! facebook.com/ChemicalGuysMfgCo/ customerservice@chemicalguys.com
Thanks for the feedback, an overhead camera would've been cool, we'll keep it in mind for our upcoming videos. Hmm, we wouldn't necessarily call it a sealant, more in the lines of polisher. Thanks for being part of the Chemical Guys family! -CG Javier
Greg or someone at CG, what happened to the video that was uploaded yesterday? you guys were detailing the Miata. I started watching it, came back and it was removed from the channel?
I bought every product mentioned in this video but my carbon fiber hood is just extremely bad between oxidation and slight swirl marks. I personally didn't find the VSS to do anything with cutting through this oxidation and now have to resort to wet sand then buffing and polishing
SourKlondike any updates on how that went buddy? My hood is in pretty rough shape and was wondering if I should go through the trouble of doing this or also just wet sand
Straight buffing isn't the best method, you can tell from the video that the surface was uneven. The best method is to wetsand to a smooth finish then lightly buff to a gloss and protect. That's how I've been restoring CF for the last 3 years after poor results from just using a bugging pad.
+JUNAID187 I'm with you on that man! I'm a composite fabricator and this process looks like it takes to long, imagine doing this slow process on an entire hood! best results are to start over with resin, its not going to hurt the resin one bit.
I did notice the unevenly surface. Perhaps the owner wasn't interested in evening it out? Regardless, the product/products auditioned here do not claim to even out such differences. However, what they do claim can clearly be seen as accurate in the video.
+Drjve Delivering real JDM Vehicles Definitely should have taped off the paint. Very unprofessional. Plus he didn't clay bar most of the wing before starting. This is a pretty shoddy job.
Clearcoating would be a process done at the painters, but as you can see in the video, you can definitely add a coat of JetSeal! The innovative UV protection technology in JetSeal helps reject harmful solar rays and protect paintwork against fading and discoloration. JetSeal is perfect for any exterior paintwork, glass, clear optical plastics, polished metals, carbon fiber, and any other glossy or clear material. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for a new video dropping tomorrow! www.chemicalguys.com/JetSeal_16_oz_p/wac_118_16.htm
Hey! For hand polishing, use a less abrasive product such as V36 Cutting Polish. Contact your local Detail Garage for product availability. - Happy detailing!!
This is a GREAT video, Greg! Thanks!! We have been getting a lot of Carbon Fiber parts in lately and this solidifies what we have been doing to restore them. We also even put a Performance Clear Coat on them for added protection! You Rock!! Thanks again!! Shared this video on our FB page!
This is how you would polish clear coat. Not carbon fiber. You should have wet sanded, then re-clear coated it. However, the customer will be happy out the door, but not in a couple of months when the products on the clear coat come off.
rsadek77 why would he reclear coat it if it was never clear coated in the 1st place. he stated that over and over again. it was gel coated, not clear coated. he's a detailer not an auto body repairer.
Hi CJ, not sure if you mean clay mitt, or Clay block. You can use any kind of automotive clay that you feel comfortable using as long as you remember to use a good clay luber to prevent the clay bar from dragging.
Greg, could you do this on an EVO, my buddy's owns a 2006 EVO with a carbon fiber wing section from the factory, I'm assuming he had a clear-coat. , Thanks -Tim- (good friends with Man and Ken from Detail Maniac)
Hey, thanks for watching. All wraps are sensitive materials, and polishing the wrap could lead to damage. You're best bet is to use Meticulous Matte to maintain it, and use Jet Seal Matte to protect the wrap from sun damage.
Hi! We discard the clay bar and continue with a fresh one when the clay bar becomes completely soiled or when it is dropped, and you should too. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more videos headed your way soon!
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After watching your video, I used this method to restore my old CF hood which was in pretty bad shape. I'm happy to say that this worked so well on my hood and restored virtually the entire hood back to its original shine. Your products are amazing! Thanks for the tutorials and great products!
Sand clean to remove any no bonding old Si & Cer polish then paint on a well bonded new clear coat.
This is what I like to see. A real bad spoiler and your product takes it right off. I love seeing the real dirty stuff getting cleaned like this. Makes your product look even better
the silence of the intro is stupid had me checking my volume not cool
Lol glad I wasn’t the only one checking my volume
good job! looks good! A quick low key sanding before polishing might have give a better result
I just finish my entire hood I couldn't believe how new it left it looking it work great! I used a Dewalt buffer just because it offers Up to 3500 rpm. I didn't have to go that far I just used 1800 rps for the hard spots and 600 rpm for the easy spots. Bottom line the product works.
I appreciate the fact that you showed a 'real-time' result. meaning that you show us exactly how long you're working in the SS polish. Aloha.
i knew the Koenigsegg in the thumb nail was too good to be true
That new cutting product you used makes it much easier for a beginner paint correction/polisher.
Great video Greg. Great balance of information and advertisement of your products. Also appreciate that the footage of you using the DA was uncut. Really gives a good idea of how slow to move the machine and how much pressure to apply.
Very interested in your new VSS product. I intend on using V36 with black optic MF pad, followed by V38 with a black hex logic as a two stage paint correction on my Black Audi A5. Could VSS really replace this two stage process and give similar results?
Love JS109 by the way! Favourite product of yours!!
Lewis Carpenter I would use V38 with a white hex logic finishing pad. I save the back hex as an applicator pad.
have used Jetseal109 now for about 6 months and its awesome, i use it on my windows and paint and my wheels in conjunction with CG Wheel Guard and they look brand new even though they are 2 years old, the brake dust just washes off with Honeydew and a mit! so glad i found Chemical Guys and even happier I found Auto Obsessed in Edmonton AB so I can feed my addiction!
i have this most annoying squirrel in my garden, do you sell the VSS in 12 gauge?
Kongen342 I just checked they do! just in buck shoot and slugs
Production value of these videos has gone up a lot! Great work! Can't wait to try this new VSS for one step polishing. You got some amazing results on camera Craig.
Should you gelcoat or clear coat carbon fiber when you receive it before you install it. You keep it looking glossy forever
Really enjoyed the vibe of this video with the music. Need more like this!
I recently purchased all chemicals to do a similar job. After I was done you can still see some fine scratches. Would compound work? Or do I need to wet sand? The think is, I don't know if it's clear coat or gel coat on this trunk. What would you guys recommend?
Hey Jose, it's hard to say what treatment your carbon fiber trunk needs without knowing a. what you already did and b. if your trunk is clear or gel. Please feel free to send pictures and more details such as what products, pad, machine, and technique you used to our facebook page or email to get further assistance and to get your car looking its best. Thanks for watching, Jose, and stay tuned for more videos headed your way soon!
facebook.com/ChemicalGuysMfgCo/
customerservice@chemicalguys.com
Nice vid but I would have appreciated a final overhead camera pan after the sealant. Is VSS basically paint sealant?
Thanks for the feedback, an overhead camera would've been cool, we'll keep it in mind for our upcoming videos. Hmm, we wouldn't necessarily call it a sealant, more in the lines of polisher. Thanks for being part of the Chemical Guys family!
-CG Javier
What do you recommend for getting a high gloss,wet look on new carbon fiber knife scales?
Greg or someone at CG, what happened to the video that was uploaded yesterday? you guys were detailing the Miata. I started watching it, came back and it was removed from the channel?
Could you guys do a video cleaning polishing and protecting polished aluminum wheels?? Thanks!!
Wow thanks for this video, used the products on my cf spoiler and it brought it back to life
Glad you enjoyed the video!!
I bought every product mentioned in this video but my carbon fiber hood is just extremely bad between oxidation and slight swirl marks. I personally didn't find the VSS to do anything with cutting through this oxidation and now have to resort to wet sand then buffing and polishing
SourKlondike v34 and a yellow Hex would’ve been my go too
SourKlondike any updates on how that went buddy? My hood is in pretty rough shape and was wondering if I should go through the trouble of doing this or also just wet sand
I have carbon fiber canards on my S2K and wanted to know this but didn't know how to pull it of! Thanks :)
Hahah at first i thought the torq was making that song lol. Great video mann
Straight buffing isn't the best method, you can tell from the video that the surface was uneven. The best method is to wetsand to a smooth finish then lightly buff to a gloss and protect. That's how I've been restoring CF for the last 3 years after poor results from just using a bugging pad.
+JUNAID187 I'm with you on that man! I'm a composite fabricator and this process looks like it takes to long, imagine doing this slow process on an entire hood! best results are to start over with resin, its not going to hurt the resin one bit.
I did notice the unevenly surface. Perhaps the owner wasn't interested in evening it out? Regardless, the product/products auditioned here do not claim to even out such differences. However, what they do claim can clearly be seen as accurate in the video.
@@Q50WO The video title says 'how to restore carbon fiber'. This isn't restoring, it's just polishing out surface imperfections.
Good video. I'm curious could you've gone the opti clear method to seal this after you polished? Or is your finisher something similar to opti clear?
Hitting the paint when buffing with that cutting compound
+Drjve Delivering real JDM Vehicles Definitely should have taped off the paint. Very unprofessional. Plus he didn't clay bar most of the wing before starting. This is a pretty shoddy job.
Can you clear coat over the gel coat? And would that help it from fading
Clearcoating would be a process done at the painters, but as you can see in the video, you can definitely add a coat of JetSeal! The innovative UV protection technology in JetSeal helps reject harmful solar rays and protect paintwork against fading and discoloration. JetSeal is perfect for any exterior paintwork, glass, clear optical plastics, polished metals, carbon fiber, and any other glossy or clear material. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for a new video dropping tomorrow!
www.chemicalguys.com/JetSeal_16_oz_p/wac_118_16.htm
I don’t have a machine polisher can this be done by hand and elbow grease? Can I buy VSS in the UK?
Hey! For hand polishing, use a less abrasive product such as V36 Cutting Polish. Contact your local Detail Garage for product availability.
- Happy detailing!!
Will I achieve the same results with v36 like you did in this video? I have the same symptoms. Thank you.
What's the blue "detail spray" that you were using? Any reason why you wouldn't use the clay lubricant?
Chemical guy, what if my carbon fibre weave is sticking out? Do I need to clear coat it or is there a better method?
I worked at Oriellys in Buena park I remember you. Cool guy
When buffing, I thought you're not suppose to apply so much pressure onto the pad ?
will it last a year out side in the sun?
Great vid Chemical Guys
How would you do the seams and underside...the hard to get stuff?
Just wondering what was the blue detail spray you were using during the clay bar part?
Hey! Check out Clay Luber to properly lubricate the clay bar.
Bringing back gel coat is not that difficult when you melt it using the polish as a glide.
+chemical guys Huge thank you, I'm putting this knowledge to use today! Also, what is the song playing in this video??
what about if you apply the jet seal and you're going to wash your car. does the seal come off? do you have to re apply the jet seal?
Hi Christian! Jet Seal will last up to 12 months of normal driving and washes.
Thank You Greg! Great Vid. Adding to my arsenal.
This is a GREAT video, Greg! Thanks!! We have been getting a lot of Carbon Fiber parts in lately and this solidifies what we have been doing to restore them. We also even put a Performance Clear Coat on them for added protection!
You Rock!! Thanks again!! Shared this video on our FB page!
I guess this works with bike frames too, right? (exposed carbon fiber bike frames)
Can I use that method with my hands even tho I don’t have a machine polish?
Hi Leo! It is possible to polish by hand however you will achieve the best results with a machine polisher.
@@ChemicalGuys also another question can I use this method in brand new carbon fiber? Thank you
So we can wash, clay, VSS, wax, seal, and be done right? Sounds good to me! The less steps the better.
JettyLife23 seal then wax.
Got it, Thanks!
This is how you would polish clear coat. Not carbon fiber. You should have wet sanded, then re-clear coated it. However, the customer will be happy out the door, but not in a couple of months when the products on the clear coat come off.
so true
rsadek77 why would he reclear coat it if it was never clear coated in the 1st place. he stated that over and over again. it was gel coated, not clear coated. he's a detailer not an auto body repairer.
Why use expensive temporary restore when you can sand off the gel-coat and use uv protection clear coat that will last for over 5 years
is it ok to use a clay pad instead of the clay bar..
Hi CJ, not sure if you mean clay mitt, or Clay block. You can use any kind of automotive clay that you feel comfortable using as long as you remember to use a good clay luber to prevent the clay bar from dragging.
Greg, could you do this on an EVO, my buddy's owns a 2006 EVO with a carbon fiber wing section from the factory, I'm assuming he had a clear-coat. , Thanks
-Tim- (good friends with Man and Ken from Detail Maniac)
You camera guy should've done a shot straight from the top of the spoiler so we could've seen the difference better.
ok thanks for the replay
Soooo shiny if you guys want a real challenge you can borrow my 2009 wrx... i live in the desert. it will be a great way to showcase your products
Is this the same process for a carbon fiber wrap?
Hey, thanks for watching. All wraps are sensitive materials, and polishing the wrap could lead to damage. You're best bet is to use Meticulous Matte to maintain it, and use Jet Seal Matte to protect the wrap from sun damage.
Chemical Guys
Yes, I thought it would damage it. Guess I really need that jet seal..
It's one of our bestsellers, and for good reason.
nice job
Thanks so much for your amazing feedback ... Glad to have you as part of the Chemical Guys family
Good music!!
25% helpful
75% sales pitch
I keep waiting for you to say "but wait there's more"......free set of steak knives.....lol
how to polish clear coat
How to clean Dry Carbon Fiber?
do you guys send your chemicals around the world?
i need the jet seal!!!
That music tho
what soundtrack is that please?
yes but has to be name of song or link something
Great
Happy detailing!!
It's going to look like crap again in a month or two. Clear coating is well worth the time/money on CF parts.
Sunlight from a vertical surface, lol! =D
Lol, he totally did : }
good song
copying mighty car mods music
Is this the previous guy from smartwax🤔
Ricers love their eBay carbon fiber.If a car can't run 12s in the 1/4 mile, you shouldn't put stupid carbon parts on it.
I hope you don’t reuse that dirty clay bar
Hi! We discard the clay bar and continue with a fresh one when the clay bar becomes completely soiled or when it is dropped, and you should too. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more videos headed your way soon!
Chemical Guys 👍🏻
@juca checa bro para el aleron nuevo
Hola Daniel,
Gracias por ver nuestros videos nuevos! Acabamos de lanzar nuestro nuevo canal para Chemical Guys en Español si quieren echarle un vistazo! Gracias por ser parte de la familia de Chemical Guys!
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Detailer = Failed auto bodyguy . Keeps polishing material off ,and no idea how to put it back .