How to fix faded carbon fiber hood

Refinishing a faded carbon fiber hood is much like restoring any other painted surface. Much of the white glaze found on older carbon fiber parts is actually oxidation in the clear coat, the same as one might find on any painted surface. The main difference between carbon fiber and paint is that the fibrous weave of the material is much more UV-resistant than the colored pigment, meaning it takes much longer to actually lose its dark color. To refinish a carbon hood, you must only get past the layer of white oxidation on the surface with a good polishing system.