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Depends really. If you have a turbo then those higher engine temps are going to fade your carbon fiber hood fast.

 

how many times do you have to post the same question?

 

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im running a d16z6 right now, but looking to swap in the near future. either k20 all motor or a boosted b series. got college to finish up, so a swap will have to wait.

im just sayin, as far as, will debris kicked up on the road chip the clear easily? will the sun fade it easily? and will any car cleaner cause it to fade or whatever?

 

it should last a decent amount of time, there is a special spray you apply onto the hood that protects it from fading from the UV rays. you could always get the clearcoat redone too

 

oh, so once the clear starts to go, the hood isnt shot? i didnt know you could fix them up...

 

well its going to fade it will happen over the years but you can reclearcoat them to make them look good again.

 

i it a diy project or must it be done by a professional? will it last 5+ years before the clear starts to go, or are you talking about like an annual re-clearing?

 

I've only had my vis hood for 2 years, and after moving to maui for the past year it's already faded to ****, and needs reclearing.

im not too pissed about it since i'm about to shoot some fresh paint and clear the hood anyways.

 

yea, thats my concern. and vis is a reliable brand... id hate to spend 300 on a new hood, then decide on carbon fiber later, when seibon hoods are 485 shipped.

 

wow i thought there'd be more input on the topic...

 

heat is what **** up with the carbon fiber parts.
i've had my carbon fiber hood and trunk since 06. they look brand new just because i rarely drive my car and i keep my car inside a garage. + is never sunny here in WA

 

well im goin off to college in a few months, itll be parked in an open lot, but this is northern pa. not too much heat.

do you wash and wax the carbon fiber like the rest of the car?

 

try and park it in the shade as much as possible try and stay out of really sunny spots

 

i read things like this think to myself... "why not just get an oem hood?"

than i think "it costs almost as much as the carbon fiber one!"

as far as the clear peeling and getting it respray, do you just sand off the remaining clear? does sand the carbon fiber hurt it? id assume it would, but ive never dealt with carbon fiber[middle class american ftl], hence the debate here.

 

I had one on my srt-4 back then. I removed my upper heatshield when i went big turbo and my carbon fiber hood faded within 8 months.

 

well, i think ill get an oem hood and call it a day.

carbon fiber seems to be too much of a hassle