I was woundering if anyone seen a painted carbon fiber hood that looked decent? Would be great to see some pictures.

 

the pictures ive seen the color always looks off, ive seen it in person and it looks good

 

I dont see any paint. I see a decal, is that what you mean?

 

The only way I would run a CF hood would paint it to match the car. There are lots of pics of guys who've done it, if you search.

 

Here's a picture of my Seibon hood...painted except for the inlets.

 

What mirrors are those?

 

did i say i painted mine?

 

If I had one I would definitely paint it. Cracked, yellowed, sun beaten CF FTL.

 

i want those mirrors lol

 

I'd say paint it, but leave accents like the vents or do a phantom effect or fade effect.

 

I was thinking the same but dont wana regret it later. Im thinking of selling it. And go back to OEM.

 

Not feeling the headlight cover. But i got to tell ya car is looking really nice

 

Carbon fiber hoods are a bit difficult to paint because it doesn't have a really smooth finish like aluminum or stock hoods. Close up or on certain angles, it will show a little bit of the weave of the CF surface wise. You could have the best paint job and paint, but I've never seen a painted CF hood without the surface weave from the CF. Looks worse than orange peel IMO.

 

Thats cause someone didnt put enought prep work into it. You should lay down a good thick sealer before the paint and block that sealer s that it's flat and smooth as hell. Then lay your paint and clear. If you do it right you wont ever know its carbon fiber.

 

mine

 

what do u mean by a phantom effect or a fade effect?? do u have any pics??

 

I think me means this....

 

KYO - Silver Chrome Base Coat ...

 

Except for the disgusting waves in carbon fiber hoods. Carbon fiber is never perfectly flat like a normal factory hood is, I don't recommend painting them just because it will look like your carbon fiber hood is just a stock hood with crappy body work.

 

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