488 Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser | FerrariChat
Buy

488 Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Rossocorsa1, Jun 7, 2017.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. Rossocorsa1

    Rossocorsa1 F1 Veteran

    May 14, 2017
    6,224
    #1 Rossocorsa1, Jun 7, 2017
    Last edited: Jun 7, 2017
    I have a question about some extremely minor fraying on the bottom portion of the fins on my carbon fiber rear diffuser clear coat, and how best to avoid this peeling more. If anyone knows about carbon fiber material, can you please ping me? Thank you.
     
  2. Carbonio

    Carbonio Formula 3

    Dec 1, 2009
    1,142
    #2 Carbonio, Jun 7, 2017
    The first question would be if there is any physical damage that is leading to the fraying of the clear coat as you say. The rear diffuser fins are often scraped when parking or over speed bumps so you want to be sure what the cause of your issue is.

    If there is no physical damage then you can turn your attention to the clear coat itself. Note that the clear used on carbon fiber parts is no different than the clear used on automotive paint. For this reason there is no 'carbon fiber' specific knowledge required. If the coating is peeling then there is no way to correct it without having it re-coated. Given how new your car must be I would approach the dealer to see if it would be covered under warranty.

    Without photos or more information I cannot comment further but I hope you have some information to help you. Feel free to email [email protected] with pictures and we can advise you further.
     
    Chizz likes this.
  3. Rossocorsa1

    Rossocorsa1 F1 Veteran

    May 14, 2017
    6,224
    #3 Rossocorsa1, Jun 7, 2017
    Thanks for your response. Just emailed you.
     
  4. Rossocorsa1

    Rossocorsa1 F1 Veteran

    May 14, 2017
    6,224
    #4 Rossocorsa1, Jun 7, 2017

    Please let me know the best way to call you. Thanks again.
     
  5. RCorsa

    RCorsa Formula 3
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Apr 5, 2014
    2,108
    West Coast
    #5 RCorsa, Jun 7, 2017
    This is why I've never ordered the CF diffuser or any other CF exterior option that is exposed to the road (i.e. Front fins on 458 or front end on the 488). Unless you want to wrap in clear bra they will get banged up.
     
  6. Melvok

    Melvok F1 World Champ
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Jul 25, 2008
    14,280
    Amersfoort, The Netherlands, Europe.
    Full Name:
    Mel
    #6 Melvok, Jun 7, 2017
    It is all too fragile to bump into stones ...
     
  7. nkhalid

    nkhalid Karting

    Mar 5, 2015
    79
    #7 nkhalid, Jun 7, 2017


    Agreed.. I could just about justify ordering the front splitter in carbon because it appeared high of the Tarmac .. but the rear diffuser... eek.. the thought of reversing it into a pavement was too much.. had I ordered it though. I would have wrapped in paint protection film(PPF).. I believe there are thick variants or you could like my PPF guy said apply 2 applications for extra protection. As for repairing it once it's frayed.. really don't know..


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
  8. Mrpseudonym

    Mrpseudonym Formula Junior
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 7, 2020
    618
    Sydney, Australia
    #8 Mrpseudonym, Oct 5, 2021
    Does anyone know of any aftermarket protection options for the rear diffuser on a 488? Lots of options like ScrapeArmor for the front but I am not able to find anything readily available for the rear. Something like a small discrete press fit rubber sleeve?
     
  9. FerrariCognoscenti

    FerrariCognoscenti Formula 3

    Jan 19, 2021
    2,429
    East Coast
    #9 FerrariCognoscenti, Oct 5, 2021
    Exoticcargear.com In Pennsylvania does repairs of damaged carbon fiber. Give them a call.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
    autowerks9 likes this.

Share This Page