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Old 04-22-2018, 08:06 PM
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My Z06 was the victim of a stray bullet this weekend. Chipped the carbon fiber hood pretty good.

Does anyone have experience repairing carbon fiber panels? (would be great if there is any specific experience with the Z16 hood)
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Old 04-22-2018, 09:06 PM
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I'd look through the best google ratings for body shops local to you. Those people will be there should you need to go back.
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Since it's painted it won't be any trickier to repair than fiberglass.
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You may want to pose your question in the Paint/Body section to see if anyone there can give you some advice.
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Where were you dodging stray bullets at??
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normal fiberglass techniques are just fine. The type of hood i.e. z16 is irrelevant to bodywork.
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Where were you dodging stray bullets at??
His girlfriends house? and his wife followed him?
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normal fiberglass techniques are just fine. The type of hood i.e. z16 is irrelevant to bodywork.
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His girlfriends house? and his wife followed him?
Actually more exciting than that...two cars chasing each other exchanging shots. Apparently that happens in real life and not just movies.
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reached out to Abel Chevrolet.

Depending on quote for the repair...may just wait it out for one to pop up for sale here on the forums or go with a vented hood for track duty.
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You might want to move first, good luck.
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I have two z16 hoods perfect cond.
call Jeff 703.670.4566w Virginia
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Actually more exciting than that...two cars chasing each other exchanging shots. Apparently that happens in real life and not just movies.
holy crap thats scary
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I heard it was a Mustang owner, and was just pissed our cars are faster and better looking...
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there is on for sale in the parts for sale section. see DDano.
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reached out to Abel Chevrolet.

Depending on quote for the repair...may just wait it out for one to pop up for sale here on the forums or go with a vented hood for track duty.
See post #13...Jeff is the one to buy from...he can be trusted with what he says...I have bought from him before
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