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 Painting over Carbon Fiber & Fiber Glass- Now w/ PICS
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02/02/09 03:33 PM
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Hey guys, just doing some little projects with my 3000GT. Had the option to get a carbon fiber hood, but if I go that route, I'm not sure whether to paint it or leave it. The exterior color I'm going for would be a medium Charcoal. So leaving the carbon fiber stock might look good.
But I've also know that if the painter knows what he is doing, he could paint the carbon fiber hood, but you would be able to still see the "weaving" of the carbon fiber through that paint. What do you guys think?
And of course, fiberglass would be another option and I would paint that. Which would you go for, fiberglass or carbon fiber?
Last edited by Angelo; 02/03/09 04:33 PM.
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Re: Painting over Carbon Fiber & Fiber Glass
[Re: Angelo]
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02/02/09 03:42 PM
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Go for carbon fiber and paint it. I think seeing the weave under the paint is cool. IMHO having a black CF hood and a different color car is a bit 'tuner'. Is it an induction hood? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Painting over Carbon Fiber & Fiber Glass
[Re: Mad_Scientist]
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02/02/09 04:29 PM
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Victory Hood Cianci USA Of course! I'd have to look into hood pins too. If I go with a new hood, it will have the flush mounded hood pins. maybe paint the hood pins too? Aerocatch hood pins
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Re: Painting over Carbon Fiber & Fiber Glass
[Re: Angelo]
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02/02/09 04:52 PM
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Just get a stock hood, and put carbon fiber graphics on it!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Just Kidding. CF hood with Paint!
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Re: Painting over Carbon Fiber & Fiber Glass
[Re: Angelo]
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02/02/09 07:24 PM
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Some Ducati motorcycles have painted carbon fiber fairings, but they mask off the DUCATI so the fiber shows. Looks great. Might work for a stripe or other graphic on your car too.
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 Re: Painting over Carbon Fiber & Fiber Glass
[Re: redbull]
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02/02/09 08:56 PM
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Go for the painted carbon fibre. The Ferrari F40s, F50s, F60s I mean Enzos, etc.... look awesome. From a distance they look smooth. Up close you can see the weave. Looks good.
I just want to tell you both good luck, and we're all counting on you.
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Re: Painting over Carbon Fiber & Fiber Glass
[Re: sparkem]
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02/02/09 11:29 PM
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you think a body shop could easily do this or only a skilled painter? I want a CF hood, but it's $500 more
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Re: Painting over Carbon Fiber & Fiber Glass
[Re: Angelo]
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02/03/09 12:27 AM
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Go CF It's worth it, fiberglass hoods suck I'm sure there are some good ones out there but they are very fragile. It'll most likely need to be repaired within a few years just from regular driving.
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Re: Painting over Carbon Fiber & Fiber Glass
[Re: Angelo]
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02/03/09 12:49 AM
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If I go with a new hood, it will have the flush mounded hood pins. maybe paint the hood pins too?
Nooooooooooooo!!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> With a silver/grey/black car, use the top-mounted pins..... they look soooooo much better with the flange to receive the screws instead of the screws sitting off by themselves. Just my opinion, though. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> It IS your car. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> I like that hood a lot! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Frank
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Re: Painting over Carbon Fiber & Fiber Glass
[Re: Angelo]
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02/03/09 12:52 AM
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Just curious, what's the benefit of a CF hood?
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