SynthCarbon shark fin antenna peeling after only 11 months

[gtman]

Last year SynthCarbon released real carbon fiber shark fin antenna overlays. At the time they were the only seller I knew of making these. And even though I heard some negatives about the company --- things like them basically just selling AliExpress type Chinese stuff, I placed my order. And mind you for a small piece like this they weren't cheap.

Today I was detailing my car and had a WTF moment. What I thought was dirt or something on the antenna cover turned out to be nothing of the sort. The clearcoat was literally peeling off. I touched it and more flaked off. They claim to sell high quality stuff and mention that they even "ceramic coat" these pieces prior to shipping.

Look, I know this stuff weathers over time but after only 11 months? I've had some carbon fiber on the exterior of my car for 2-3 times as long as this and it never got to the point the clearcoat just peeled off. And I wax it regularly.

I contacted SynthCarbon and they never responded.

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[Steaulo]

How long have you had the cover for?

 

[gtman]

Only 11 months.

 

[Ducota]

sand and re-spray with a quality clear coat. finish with a
ceramic coat.

 

[Steaulo]

I agree. Hit it with some 320 grit and finish with 400. 2k clearcoat should be better than whatever they used. I've seen some worse-for-wear. You should see the apr wing I'm working on

 

[PK1]

I agree. Hit it with some 320 grit and finish with 400. 2k clearcoat should be better than whatever they used. I've seen some worse-for-wear. You should see the apr wing I'm working on

I have seen them give you a new one no questions asked if its been less than a year.

 

[Steaulo]

I have seen them give you a new one no questions asked if its been less than a year.

Picked it up used from a member.
Not sure how old it was but for sure it was used for more than a year unfortunately

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