cf hood?

[maherbaz]

I've got some dings in my hood, I was thinking about getting a new one instead of having it repaired. I'm wondering how a cf hood would look on my black car. Anyone seen one? Have any pics?

[pdxmotorhead]

Note, composite hoods that aren't painted will usually break down and
get dingy because the UV from the sun breaks down the resin.

I think it would look cool but wonder about the life of the hood...

Dave

[aceyx]

i thought about this, and think the subtlety would look really trick. on a coloured car where it sticks out; too rice.

i know a lot of guys that will clear their CF panels since it introduces UV filters. you kind of have to do it every 3 years or so IIRC, but yes, otherwise the resin will turn yellow.

[m-technik_ti]

Originally Posted by aceyx

i thought about this, and think the subtlety would look really trick. on a coloured car where it sticks out; too rice.

i know a lot of guys that will clear their CF panels since it introduces UV filters. you kind of have to do it every 3 years or so IIRC, but yes, otherwise the resin will turn yellow.

Thats what put me off of going for the cf hood as well. Plus, if you want a proper cf hood, as opposed to a fiberglass hood with a cf overlay, that offers oem fitment, you need to look at spending some extra $$.

[schussey]

I like how CF looks on cars. Unpainted it looks great on alpine, hellrot, avus, and dakar. On a black car, I wouldn't really worry about painting it, because you would not be able to notice the difference until you get close up to the car.

-chris