Carbon Fiber Lip... Repairable or replace?

B6/7 S4/RS4
#1

My carbon fiber lip is showing some expected wear after seven years. A new replacement piece is an est: $1200. It’s not cheap but it looks rough so I’d like to get it fixed or replace it. Anyone have an opinion and or know if this can be repaired or is a replacement my only option?

I’m not really looking for alternatives ie: CF tape or wrap unless there is an option that is very similar to actual CF.

Thanks for your help guys!

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#2

You can sometimes get away with spraying the piece with a new layer of clear coat.

#3

That would be my bet too. U can spray it sand down the high spots and then respray again and keep going till it looks smooth again.

#4

i had a similar issue. i bought one from Kufatec for 600 bucks and it had some missing clear coat here and there but i wrapped it with clear bra and so far so good. If you search my name on this site i have that whole story in my build thread.

Im actually trying to get a source to take my original lip that is peeling like yours and use it as a template to make new ones at a much better price. IF something happens with that ill let you know. (my first go with that was ocarbon but what he was offering me was a slap in the face. I just contacted someone new and ill post about it if anything comes from it).

I was told by a detailing guy that they thought my original piece was fixable and that if i took it to someone good they would strip the clear coat and re clear it and it would look almost brand new.

#5

Usually if its just the clear coat that has the issue, its fixable! I was just helping my friend with some carbon work the other night. Chopping up carbon corvette noses for the splitters, then he does the voodoo magic so we could build a splitter for the mustang. I’d rather buy something already finished.

#6

Is this carbon lips from a audi b7 s4 DTM style? If it is u can buy it from carbon creations for 279$:) thats what i have on my car!:slight_smile:

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#7

Thanks for the feedback guys!

#8

Yes it is! Thanks!

#9

I bought a replacement from Carbon Creations and just had it installed today. It looks great and fitment is perfect, thank you!

The shop I took it to is also fixing the OEM piece. I saw it today and it looks like new so I’ll have a spare CF spoiler if the the carbon creations piece peels in the future.
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#10

great news!