How to spot cheap fake carbon fiber

Notice in the 1st picture the distorted reflections in the individual tows of carbon.

This is from a dirty in mold spray of gel coat that’s likely too thick, uneven and will spider crack. The surface of the gel coat has heavy orange peel and waviness, this causes a distorted look to the carbon fibers reflection.

Now take look at how it’s supposed to be done in the second picture.

No weave distortion!! We only coat our parts with high quality urethane. When it’s sprayed after it cures raw(dry carbon) the carbon also comes out looking like it should.

Don’t be fooled by cheap imitations