Maintaining Bare Carbon Fiber

[duc_fan]

Just wanted to pass this along to my fellow Ducatisti...

Looking for something to protect the bare carbon front fender of my (now sold) 900SS, I found 303 Aerospace Protectant.

It's not an Armor-All knockoff, and not silicone based.  It's used as a UV protectant for things like plexiglass aircraft canopies, black plastic glareshields, rubber seals, etc.  Does not dry the material out.  Does not leave a sickeningly greasy gloss.  The parts just look like fresh plastic or carbon fiber, and the UV blockers help prevent UV degradation of materials like composite epoxy.

This stuff also works great for the plastic bezels on the instrument cluster, clear plastic gauge lenses, clear or tinted windscreens, etc.

I found it at the local marine/boat supply store.

Also gets great reviews on Amazon.

Anyway... just wanted to pass along a product I've found useful.    Have fun and ride safe!

(DISCLAIMER: No, I do not work for the aforementioned company.  I'm an engineer at a Boeing subsidiary that makes UAVs.  We use a LOT of carbon fiber in our aircraft.)