Carbon Fiber Hood
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Carbon Fiber Hood
Has anyone know alot about carbon fiber hoods? I am looking at one on eBay and i was wondering how easly they scratch and do the just bolt up with no modification? Also do they need clear coated or use it as is.? Thanks Guys
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Originally Posted by sugarwolf
Has anyone know alot about carbon fiber hoods?
Originally Posted by sugarwolf
I am looking at one on eBay and i was wondering how easly they scratch
Originally Posted by sugarwolf
do the just bolt up with no modification?
Originally Posted by sugarwolf
Also do they need clear coated or use it as is.? Thanks Guys
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Melting Slicks
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I have seen some cf hoods craze and discolor with age. A good uv protectant clear coat may help. Also be sure the hood (if never used) was stored properly,,,not warped or twisted. I would really like to know how good the VIS high rise hoods are and if they clear a maggie.?? does any one know
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VIS Hood
Thats a VIS hood. One of our members Jon "AKA xceler8" had that hood on his car for a while. Look him up in the FI section and ask him what he thought. I also believe he kept his hood unpainted.
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A good buddy of mine bought the VIS hood off of ebay and it was better than we thought it would be. The fit was good and the quality of the top of the hood was very nice. The bottom of the hood could have used a lot more detail so be ready to have someone work the bottom if your after underhood bling.
