[asshanson]

I don't know why you'd get a CF hatch and not put lexan in it. I imagine a huge chunk of the weight savings would be in the glass alone, not just the hatch.

If the original gel coat is fading/peeling, you'll probably have to sand it off and do a normal clear and wet sand it for it to look nice. Make sure to wear a mask because you don't want that CF dust in your lungs.