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Old 02-11-2009 | 10:17 AM
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So I just got a CF hood, and I need to paint it.
You can see by the pic below.

I was thinking since I have to paint it maybe I could do a 2 tone. Burgendy and bottom half black. Let me know your opinions. I did a photochop of my Z with the 2 tone idea I have.

The second idea would be to paint the hood.

Opinions and other photochops welcome!
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Old 02-11-2009 | 11:07 AM
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It would cost alot more, but I would do the hatch/roof/pillars CF also.
Old 02-11-2009 | 11:11 AM
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Voted. Paint it all black. Leaving the vents CF is not too bad, but it still looks better all black IMO. The 2 tone looks tacky IMO...
Old 02-11-2009 | 11:50 AM
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i would either 2 tone with CF or just paint black
Old 02-11-2009 | 12:07 PM
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Old 02-11-2009 | 12:12 PM
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Here is a photoshop of maybe a 2 tone in matte black!
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Old 02-11-2009 | 12:43 PM
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I think you should paint it all black.
it just looks so much cleaner.
Old 02-11-2009 | 12:44 PM
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I say paint the hood and leave the vents CF. It still looks clean and the CF looks sick!
Old 02-12-2009 | 09:04 AM
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This is the best pic I have of mine. I don't really care for the whole car in two-tone
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Old 02-12-2009 | 10:23 AM
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two tone cars FTL. keep it one color
Old 02-13-2009 | 02:47 PM
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i like the two tone with matte black!
Old 02-13-2009 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by IPGDriver
I say paint the hood and leave the vents CF. It still looks clean and the CF looks sick!
Old 02-16-2009 | 03:38 PM
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[VOTED] personally i like the full carbon look on hoods but if ur painting it I say paint the hood and leave the vents CF.
u can always redo the clear coat too
Old 02-18-2009 | 06:47 AM
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Well I'm trying to fix the scratches on the hood and clear it. If I can do that I don't plan on painting it. I have been talking to people on the Mid A forum to see if I can find someone with a Polishing machine so I can polish the hood. If take all the scratches out it will probably stay in CF. Once a decision is made I will post updated pics.
Old 02-18-2009 | 06:54 AM
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2 tone looks bad. a 2nd color to acent isn't bad, but that looked ooglay.
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