This is going to be only slightly biased, but here is my take on all of it:
We have a clear coat that is 100% UV protected. The carbon will not fade or look ugly after a few months in the sun. Fitment has been surprisingly good. I have a 1968 Camaro that I owned while operating ATS and was a dealer for Anvil before I came to work for them. I have every panel we make on my car and it was really easy to make the new parts match the fitment of my old ones. The finish is as tough as any painted/clear coated surface- it scratches, it can be buffed, and it isn't as tough as a powdercoat or anodize type of finish. If you decide to leave the panels bare, bolt them on out of th box, adjust for panel gaps and call it a day.
I did this on my 68 Camaro with the header panel, hood, cowl panel, decklid, rear spoiler, A pillar trim , arm rests etc. in total it took less than 3 hours to install everything, align it and be on my way. Shed over 80 lbs too.
The panels can be painted just like any metal panel can be. You can use all the same products.
Hope that helps.
Tyler
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