Liza,
the photo is a bit out of focus and there's a lot of reflection so I'm not 100% sure - BUT it looks like the scratch is on the clear coat only. Inspect it carefully, and if the carbon is undamaged as it seems you should be perfectly fine.
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04-25-2009, 04:56 PM #1
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04-25-2009, 07:49 PM #2
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Looks like clear coat to me from the pictures. You have to get through the cosmetic layer of carbon before you have issues, so IM(uneducated)O you are fine.
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04-25-2009, 07:58 PM #3
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Thanks guys. it's a bit deeper than it looks in the pictures... but tonight bf took a look at it and thinks it didn't go beyond the clear coat. Is there something (clear nailpolish? special carbon varnish?) that can be put on it to protect/camoflage it a bit?
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04-26-2009, 07:45 AM #4
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When I had a nick on my carbon fiber, I went to the auto store. They were able to match the paint for me. I got a small bottle that's about the size of a fingernail polish bottle. It's not perfect, but at least it's protecting and isn't noticeably different. I'd tried unsuccessfully to get touch-up paint from the manufacturer before I went this route. Good luck!
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04-26-2009, 10:52 AM #5
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Clear nail polish works fine.
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