Rock chip on CF roof

BoostedTerp · 11-24-2014, 09:04 AM

Hey all,

Very depressing moment occurred this morning on the drive into work, I heard a loud bang on my roof suddenly on the highway, and sure enough there's a small chip in my CF roof from the impact. Has anyone had experience fixing these, ie is this something a body shop can fill with clearcoat and polish out? Any advice appreciated!

Thanks

Andrew115 · 11-24-2014, 09:18 AM

Put up a pic so people with good advice and contrubute. It's hard to speculate a fix without seeing the damage. Sorry man, this is kinda a bummer.

Looking at the top of the windshield - I was also noticing the gap between the roof and windshield can allow the front of the CF roof to eat some stones. I was wondering why they didn't fill it in with a rubber strip or something to protect the leading edge of the roof.

BoostedTerp · 11-24-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew115

Put up a pic so people with good advice and contrubute. It's hard to speculate a fix without seeing the damage. Sorry man, this is kinda a bummer.

Looking at the top of the windshield - I was also noticing the gap between the roof and windshield can allow the front of the CF roof to eat some stones. I was wondering why they didn't fill it in with a rubber strip or something to protect the leading edge of the roof.

Will get a good shot of it after work!

Wei718 · 11-24-2014, 09:22 AM

I had the same dreaded chip on my roof and my advice would be if it's not too big leave it alone. Having someone repair a CF Roof might make things worse. Another option is to get your whole roof wrapped with clear bra, it may cover up the chip and you will forget about it over time and knowing that you're protected you will feel a lot better.

Labeef · 11-24-2014, 12:27 PM

The CF roof is no different than any other painted surface. It has a clear and can be easily touched up if it hasn't hit the CF weave. Personally, if it's not deep, I would buy some OEM clear from parts, touch it up, let dry. Then After a day, I would wet sand and buff. You will be hard pressed to find the chip again.

robertg · 12-07-2014, 05:22 PM

I have an appt with clear bra installer next week to wrap my roof. Better safe than sorry.

BEMR · 12-07-2014, 05:57 PM

Bummer sorry to hear that, and ya wonder why some motorcycle riders are missing teeth.

11-24-2014, 09:04 AM	#1
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11-24-2014, 09:18 AM	#2
Andrew115 Major 328 Rep 1,450 Posts Drives: Silver Bullet Join Date: May 2013 Location: Charlotte NC iTrader: (0)	Put up a pic so people with good advice and contrubute. It's hard to speculate a fix without seeing the damage. Sorry man, this is kinda a bummer. Looking at the top of the windshield - I was also noticing the gap between the roof and windshield can allow the front of the CF roof to eat some stones. I was wondering why they didn't fill it in with a rubber strip or something to protect the leading edge of the roof.
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Wei718 Major 340 Rep 1,089 Posts Drives: 718 GT4 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hayward iTrader: (9)	I had the same dreaded chip on my roof and my advice would be if it's not too big leave it alone. Having someone repair a CF Roof might make things worse. Another option is to get your whole roof wrapped with clear bra, it may cover up the chip and you will forget about it over time and knowing that you're protected you will feel a lot better.
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11-24-2014, 12:27 PM	#5
Labeef Captain 265 Rep 807 Posts Drives: 320I Sport/Xenon Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	The CF roof is no different than any other painted surface. It has a clear and can be easily touched up if it hasn't hit the CF weave. Personally, if it's not deep, I would buy some OEM clear from parts, touch it up, let dry. Then After a day, I would wet sand and buff. You will be hard pressed to find the chip again.
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12-07-2014, 05:22 PM	#6
robertg Lieutenant 117 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I have an appt with clear bra installer next week to wrap my roof. Better safe than sorry.
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12-07-2014, 05:57 PM	#7
BEMR Colonel 978 Rep 2,701 Posts Drives: 15 M4 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Murrieta, CA (Home of Ricky Fowler) iTrader: (0)	Bummer sorry to hear that, and ya wonder why some motorcycle riders are missing teeth. __________________ Got It: F82 2015 M4 Alpine White / Silverstone With integrity nothing else matters, without integrity nothing else matters.
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