Help me decide: Paint CF Hood or Leave Exposed?? [Poll]

doublevanosrc · 06-20-2017, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kturbos

Yeah paint it. Just looks too ricey.

Agreed 100%. Okay for a Honda not for a BMW.

Paint the top side and leave the underside exposed so when you pop the hood you can see the exposed carbon.

ilikebmxbikes · 06-20-2017, 02:03 PM

Always paint

Tinsta · 06-20-2017, 02:20 PM

Another vote for paint, but try and leave some of the CF exposed, like the vents and possibly the m3 style bulge (if the painter can do that cleanly).

Matticus91 · 06-20-2017, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

Always paint

What about your roof

I've definitely decided to paint it - I'm going for an estimate at a local shop today!

Matticus91 · 06-20-2017, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinsta

Another vote for paint, but try and leave some of the CF exposed, like the vents and possibly the m3 style bulge (if the painter can do that cleanly).

I am definitely leaving the vents as exposed CF, and considered doing the power dome, but I'm not sure that can be done in a way I'll be comfortable signing off on

infinitekidM2C · 06-20-2017, 02:57 PM

I don't know if an unpainted power dome would look good. I will guesstimate your estimate is $400 for painting.

Tinsta · 06-20-2017, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Matticus91

I am definitely leaving the vents as exposed CF, and considered doing the power dome, but I'm not sure that can be done in a way I'll be comfortable signing off on

Checkout Sk8fe's build thread.. he has a power domed hood, pics here

Raw/UV polished clear lacquer carbon roof is

View Poll Results: Should i paint the hood?
Yes - paint the hood and leave the vents exposed CF	28	77.78%
No - leave the hood unpainted and just clear-coat it	8	22.22%
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Tinsta Lieutenant 189 Rep 585 Posts Drives: 1CSL Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Another vote for paint, but try and leave some of the CF exposed, like the vents and possibly the m3 style bulge (if the painter can do that cleanly). __________________ If its broke.. Mod it! if not, mod it anyway!
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