Front CF diffuser damaged..


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JEEP SRT
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Guys, I need some input. Just 2 days ago I installed a carbon fiber (that's what they call it) front diffuser on my SRT Jeep. Being too enthusiastic, I used rivets which were one size too small and today the center piece dropped down a few centimeters and I scrapped out the middle part (see picture).

Just bought a carbon fiber repair kit from the site. Will this kit get the job done? Do I need more stuff? Never done such repairs. Or am I way over my head. All input is very welcome and thanks!

John 
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is the section to be repaired on show? If not then you can probably get away with prepping the surface with 80 or 120 grit then applying a resin sealing coat to the surface.

The picture suggests its a pigmented resin with carbon surface layer and CSM backing so it's probably polyester resin.
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ChrisR (14/03/2014)
is the section to be repaired on show? If not then you can probably get away with prepping the surface with 80 or 120 grit then applying a resin sealing coat to the surface.

The picture suggests its a pigmented resin with carbon surface layer and CSM backing so it's probably polyester resin.


Hi Chris, thanks for your reply.

Yes, this is part of the section damaged (did not get it completely in the picture, it's twice this size). On top there are a few "holes" where I think the clear coat got damaged.

The thing is the CF pattern is not visible anymore. It's as if it's literally scraped away. How exactly will I get that "look" back? Do they sell CF layers or something I can put glue on top?
GO

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