Do I need to have my carbon fiber components professionally installed?
Anderson Composites highly recommends a professional who is experienced with fiberglass and carbon fiber components perform installation for a quality fit.
Can I paint over carbon fiber?
Yes, you may paint over Anderson Composites carbon fiber components provided the surface is prepped correctly - free of dirt and grease, etc. Consult with a professional painter for recommendations.
Can I add a protective film to carbon fiber?
Yes, you can add protective films to Anderson Composites carbon fiber components to help protect against abrasion and road wear. Consult with the manufacturer or installer for recommendations.
Can I add a custom wrap to my carbon fiber?
Yes, you can have wrap material installed on your carbon fiber, however, too much heat used for installation or removal can damage the resin surface. Consult a professional installer for recommendations.
Can I add a ceramic coating to the carbon fiber?
Yes, you can add a ceramic coating to Anderson Composites carbon fiber components to help protect the surface from abrasion and enhance the high luster, show-quality finish. Consult with the manufacturer or installer for recommendations.
Do I need to install hood pins?
Yes. All hoods require hood pins for safety reasons. Anderson Composites will not be liable for any damages to the product and the vehicle caused by not properly using hood pins.
Do I need to remove OEM hood struts when installing a composite hood?
Yes. Anderson Composites always recommends the factory hood struts be removed when installing a composite hood. Factory struts are rated for a heavier hood.
Do I need to use a heat shield when installing a composite hood?
Yes. Anderson Composites requires the use of heat shields for all carbon fiber and fiberglass hoods. Heat shields help avoid premature aging of the product.
What is colored carbon fiber?
Color-tinted "carbon fiber" fabric is made with Kevlar. Anderson Composites carbon fiber fabric is woven with 3k 2x2, 100% carbon fiber, resulting in a black and gray appearance. Anderson Composites does not offer color-tinted carbon fiber components.
Cracks have appeared on my composite part, is this covered by any warranty?
Cracks are caused by an outside force and are not a result of the material Anderson Composites uses or the manufacturing process. Common causes are slamming or dropping the hood, decklid or doors, reinstalling gas shocks/dampers/struts on hoods and decklids or not installing a heat shield on the hood. Composite products will not sustain heavy force or weight; they could be cracked by such force or weight.
I just received my carbon fiber part, do I need to clear coat it before installation?
No additional clear coat is required. Anderson Composites carbon fiber parts are manufactured by spraying a coat of marine-grade resin with UV inhibitors on the mold; sheets of carbon fiber fabric are laid out across the mold, and then a final coat of resin is applied on the fabric before being placed inside a vacuum-sealed bag to cure (provides an excellent fabric-to-resin ratio). Once cured, the part is removed from the mold, trimmed, and a final coat of gel coat with UV inhibitors is applied and polished to protect the surface and increase the high luster finish.