Repairing a carbon fibre side skirt


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John Rutter
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Gents,

Total novice looking for advice. I am a novice car restorer (engine builds etc.) but lacking in bodywork skills. I have been lucky enough to purchase a Lambo with carbon fibre side skirts. They have been damaged by kerbs. I have just been quoted £4000 to have them repaired which seems nonsense.  the damage is low down so I reckon the weave may not match perfectly but as it is dark it should not matter too much. Do you think this could be repaired using one of your kits, and if so which one should I purchase? Regards, John
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Alternatively ... when the structural repairs have been completed, mark up "cut-lines" on the outside,  outside the damaged area, buy some Pro-finish 200gsm twill from EC, then carefully cut the Pro-finish to fit your "lines"
Sand down the surface and "skin" the damaged areas in new CF .. , then get it clear coated... We are talking about a Lambo... Right? ... MUST look the part ...BigGrinCool

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Thanks Dravis, I like the idea of creating a 'feature line away from the damaged area. I will study the help videos and if its OK with you reply if I have any further questions. if it does not look too god I can always paint it afterwards!

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John
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