Im looking into fixing my carbon fiber hood so I can have it painted. I can't find anybody that can do fiber glass work and I don't think its worth taking somewhere to have fixed for what i'd probably have to pay. So im going to try and repair it myself. If it doesnt work out i'll look into getting a new hood. The reason I don't just go and buy an oem hood to begin with is the fact its a jdm teg hood. Not cheap, they usually are not perfect because they are used, and will cost just as much as buying a new carbon hood I'm doing my own research online, but i'd also like some guided help. Thanks!

 

fiberglass work really isn't all that hard once you start messing with it. Since you're going to be painting the whole hood anyways, it makes it even easier. You can get all the supplies at Auto Zone, O Rileys, or any other auto parts store.

What I'd do is cut a piece of cardboard and shape it identical to how the corner should look. Can just simply trace the other side since it's not broken off. Sand the broken area smooth, then glue the cardboard into place. This will now act as your skeleton when you lay down your fiberglass. Cut a piece of fiberglass cloth and lay down some resin on the cardboard so it has something to stick to. Let it all dry before adding more layers.

Just keep doing this over and over till you feel comfortable that you have enough layers on there. Probably only need about 3-4 layers on top and bottom. It doesn't have to look perfect since you'll be sanding it into shape. I'd add a little bit of body filler and/or glaze to fill in any imperfections. The less you use, the better so that you don't risk it cracking when opening and closing the hood.

It's time consuming and tedious work, but it can be done if you really want to do it. I bet you can find youtube video's on how to mess with fiberglass so that you can get a visual idea

 

Thanks!