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Re: Does UV light degrade carbon fiber?

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  1. "JH"

    Quoted message said:

    I've read in various places that UV light may
    degrade the resins in CF bike frames. Sounds
    logical

    Another path of attack, as I understand it, is via photochemicals (smog).
    UV intereacts with unburned hydrocarbons, creating compounds that degrade
    rubber, plastics, etc.

  2. Revision said:

    "JH"

    Quoted message said:

    I've read in various places that UV light may
    degrade the resins in CF bike frames. Sounds
    logical

    Another path of attack, as I understand it, is via photochemicals (smog).
    UV intereacts with unburned hydrocarbons, creating compounds that degrade
    rubber, plastics, etc.


    Do a google groups search on this. It's been discussed here repeatedly.

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