Preventative Maintenance

With all the new super and hyper cars being released with loads of carbon fiber, the demand for that look on our daily drivers is increasing. Luckily, carbon fiber does not require as much care as the exotic cars they come on. All of AeroBon carbon fiber parts and accessories are finished off with a clear coat which gives them a protective layer and a beautiful glossy shine. The clear coat used on our carbon fiber products is softer than that used on the paint of your car. Due to this, your carbon fiber products will need more upkeep to keep them looking new. The more time and care you give to your CF products the longer they will last.

When washing your car go ahead and wash your CF parts with automotive clear coat safe soap and water. For extra protection we highly suggest you wax your products either with a spray wax (if you are in a rush) or apply a nice coat of polish and/or carnauba wax (recommended). Due to the softer nature of the clear coat, a polish will get rid of any fine scratches and the carnauba wax will seal the clear coat. This will protect it from moisture permeation and harmful UV rays than can cause fading, cloudiness and yellowing. If you live in an area with extreme weather conditions, we recommend taking more time to maintain your CF parts.

To ensure the best care for your carbon fiber item(s) AeroBon also recommends that you polish and wax each part by hand.  A machine in untrained hands can apply swirl marks into the clear coat.  At AeroBon we use a microfiber wax applicator pad and towel.  For the wax itself we use Meguriars Scratch-X, Deep Crystal Polish and Carnauba wax, but any reputable name brand wax will work just fine.