Carbon Fiber Hood - Paint, Wrap, Or Leave It As Is?

[StungnTn]

I purchased a Carbon Fiber Hood for my Stinger (yellow). Should I leave it as it is, paint it yellow to match, or wrap it? I will also be putting on a Spreek CF spoiler shortly, that I plan on leaving it as is.

I've setup a poll, let me know what you think.

 

[StungnTn]

I will post a picture when it's installed.

 

[eflyguy]

I guess I'll be the one to ask - why did you buy it if you're going to cover it up?

Please don't say weight savings.

 

[MerlintheMad]

I guess I'll be the one to ask - why did you buy it if you're going to cover it up?

Please don't say weight savings.

Weight savings. Why else? I think carbon fiber is homely.

 

[StungnTn]

Well, my question is really one of aesthetics. Irregardless of the purpose for which it was purchased, I wanted to know the preference of this forum. My wife would ask me to paint it, I am undecided until I see how it looks in person, hence the poll.

 

[eflyguy]

Well I personally think CF parts "cheapen" the car. It's the kind of stuff kids put on their civics and such to look cool. So I wouldn't want that look, but can respect many people feel differently.

 

[SKStinger]

In my opinion, the only colour that works well with a carbon fiber hood is black. All other colours end up with a two-toned look that i'm not a fan of. If it were me i'd wrap it or paint it.

 

[Andimal]

Honestly, I would wrap it. They way you can take the wrap off in the future if you want to sell it, or go back to the CF look. Idk if there are any wraps that match our Sunset Yellow. Other wise I'd do a satin or matte black. I'm holding out for a FRP duckbill hatch deck, Nick from Khartunerz said there should be one in a few weeks, might be the same situation with the hood. In which case the hood would be cheaper to start with.

 

[westcoastGT]

It depends on how good the finish of the CF hood is , if it isnt perfect , painting it will only project the imperfections . So I would leave it if you can or wrap it a complementary color/finish ................

 

[Angel]

Well, my question is really one of aesthetics. Irregardless of the purpose for which it was purchased, I wanted to know the preference of this forum. My wife would ask me to paint it, I am undecided until I see how it looks in person, hence the poll.

My personal opinion is to paint to match the OEM. A wise man would say to follow your wife advise.

Happy wife Happy Life!!!

I have a carbon fiber hood and trunk on my Lexus and I painted it to match the OEM color. Looks fantastic!

The only reason I got the Carbon fiber hood/Trunk was for weight savings. Some CF hoods have vents which is a plus for cooling.

If I ever do buy some carbon fiber hood and trunk for the Stinger I will end up getting it painted to match the OEM color.

I don't think CF parts will cheapen the car. I think they can add value.

I think the kind of Carbor fiber that kids with Civics put on their car is not actual carbon fiber lol. They usually use carbon fiber vynil wrap and call it carbon fiber.

Here is my first born child!!!

 

[StungnTn]

Your car is beautiful.

 

[Angel]

Your car is beautiful.

Thank You !!

She is a beauty.....

 

[cncBilly]

Well I personally think CF parts "cheapen" the car. It's the kind of stuff kids put on their civics and such to look cool. So I wouldn't want that look, but can respect many people feel differently.

I have an Atomic(bomb)Blue Limited and have been replacing all the stock "Black Chrome" with CF and personally, in my eye, it elevates the look of the stock car to that of something you see coming out of a custom shop. I'll post pictures when I finish all my mods including the ones under the hood, which is not CF. Also on the CF topic if anyone has any advice/tips on removing the rear diffuser please comment.

 

[Angel]

I have an Atomic(bomb)Blue Limited and have been replacing all the stock "Black Chrome" with CF and personally, in my eye, it elevates the look of the stock car to that of something you see coming out of a custom shop. I'll post pictures when I finish all my mods including the ones under the hood, which is not CF. Also on the CF topic if anyone has any advice/tips on removing the rear diffuser please comment.

FYI to remove the rear diffuser you have to remove the rear bumper. Then you can remove the diffuser. The diffuser is held by clips. You need to be careful when removing the diffuser that you don’t break the plastic clips.

 

[cncBilly]

FYI to remove the rear diffuser you have to remove the rear bumper. Then you can remove the diffuser. The diffuser is held by clips. You need to be careful when removing the diffuser that you don’t break the plastic clips.

Thx for the advice, hopefully someone has a pictoral or video of the process...would hate to resort to having to pay for help.

 

[Angel]

Thx for the advice, hopefully someone has a pictoral or video of the process...would hate to resort to having to pay for help.

I removed the rear bumper already to replace with a new bumper. I have to remove the diffuser, sensors to the new bumper. I didn't do a DIY video this time but I have a video for the front bumper and its very similar.

You wont need any help its a fairly easy job. You need to take your time thou. As far as tools all you need is Jack, Jack stand for safety, ratchet, 10mm socket, Phillips screwdriver and Flat head.

If my memory serves me correctly. The bumper has 2(10mm) bolts that hold with the rest being plastic clips that you pull on to remove. You have to removed the taillight's. The nuts to are under the taillight to loosen the rear bumper. Then you remove all the plastic clips under the wheel that holt the bumper to the plastic lining.

You have the remove the tray on the trunk, there are some clips there that hold the plastic trunk lining that the rear bumper tucks under. After that remove the harness clip to the motion sensor and the bumper is free to come out.

I don't how familiar you are working with cars, but a shop would charge you about $250-$400 to replace the diffuser.

If I can find the instructions I will PM them to you.

 

[cncBilly]

I removed the rear bumper already to replace with a new bumper. I have to remove the diffuser, sensors to the new bumper. I didn't do a DIY video this time but I have a video for the front bumper and its very similar.

You wont need any help its a fairly easy job. You need to take your time thou. As far as tools all you need is Jack, Jack stand for safety, ratchet, 10mm socket, Phillips screwdriver and Flat head.

If my memory serves me correctly. The bumper has 2(10mm) bolts that hold with the rest being plastic clips that you pull on to remove. You have to removed the taillight's. The nuts to are under the taillight to loosen the rear bumper. Then you remove all the plastic clips under the wheel that holt the bumper to the plastic lining.

You have the remove the tray on the trunk, there are some clips there that hold the plastic trunk lining that the rear bumper tucks under. After that remove the harness clip to the motion sensor and the bumper is free to come out.

I don't how familiar you are working with cars, but a shop would charge you about $250-$400 to replace the diffuser.

If I can find the instructions I will PM them to you.

You're the best, thx!!