I have my 04 AM base, and my hood paint is starting to have like little cracks, and some pieces of the paint already chipped off. Debating if should just vinyl the hood carbon fiber. Anyone have a TL with a carbon fiber vinyl hood?

 

Do it!!

and why would you need to see one ones hood?
just do it. you're covering up the chips and stuff while having a faux carbon fiber look.

dont think any more and just do it.
and you dont have to use carbon fiber...they sell LOTS of different colors.

pretty much a no brainer.....it cost less than a paint job while still making your hood look GREAT.
do it!

 

I would go with the anthracite vinyl, but idk how spot on the material looks

 

^ i see your point.
faux carbon fiber it is!

side note; I think i am going to wrap my brothers 2004 nissan frontier. it has crows feet every where. the paint sucks. his truck is black, so it'll be easy to match

 

Probably carbon fiber now, I'll post pictures after I get my car lowered.

 

Do it with carbon fiber!

 

Stupid question (maybe)- if you apply vinyl to a car's hood, and with high environmental heat in the summer as well as with the engine heat, any chance of bubbling the vinyl? I think that would look worse than bad paint (although I'm sure they would both look bad). Are these vinyl products heat stable, especially with a dark color?

 

I'm wondering that too, cause my car is never garaged, parents take the garage (but waxed once a month). I took off the insulation under the hood, and then direct sun, I wonder if it will bubble?

 

My roof has been on 5 years , the hood 2 and no bubbles, BUT my hood insulation is in tact .

 

I've been around many fully wrapped vehicles, from cars/trucks to motorcycles and even ATVs and snowmobiles. You should not have to worry about bubbling. Make sure its laminated (most vehicle applications are/should be); it will cost a bit more but the laminate is detrimental for protection from UV light and the elements.

Side note: sunlight will actually diminish any small air bubbles trapped under the vinyl as it expands, and it also helps to adhere it to the surface better.

I would definitely like to see a picture after its done, as I've got an AM too and have thought about this. Do it!

 

I'll get a good picture after my springs come in.

 

I carboned the hood on my MS6 Turbo and it had Top mount Intercooler so it got SUPER hot and had no issues. just make sure you take your time on install and you will love it!

DO IT!