nf3d0149ab

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They cost a lot more than that.

Usually they charge like $200 for shipping to advertise the price lower.

And then add tax.

I still get a good deal considering all factors.

nf3d0149ab

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That's what I thought.

easymoney

nf3d0149ab, is your hood a VIS. Guy I bought mine from said that the clear is actually epoxy.

~$250? for a reclear, hope I can find a price around here like that..

Denzil

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I'm not quite sure where you get your pricing but for me, the going rate on a brand new CF hood is $350 for any CF hood. Anything more than that is really too pricey but if that's how much you want to pay, I can't stop you.

nf3d0149ab

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No way...not even close can you get a new hood for $350.

I have a VIS carbon fiber hood...going rate is $750 not including tax or shipping.

Direct rate from VIS is $750.

http://www.visracing.com/newcatalog/...bon-Fiber-Hood

eBay listing is $480 + $175 shipping = $655

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-01...1%7C240%3A1318

You will not find a better deal then that on a real carbon fiber hood for a CL...I promise you.

You must be thinking of civics or integras...they don't make these pieces with as much frequency and there is really only one manufacturer so they have a monopoly.

97BlackAckCL

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From what I've read, the hood turns brown when the clear coat fails, which is a common problem for VIS hoods, maybe people buffing buff the cc off?

nf3d0149ab

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Yeah...I am not sure.

One of the guys who was helping me actually had a carbon fiber hood on his Infinity G35 so I tended to believe him since he had one as well.

Denzil

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LoL, well I know why but I wanted to hear if the shop could explain it. There are a lot of shops that explain what happens in certain situations with products but not all of them know the reasoning behind it.

97BlackAckCL

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know what u mean

nf3d0149ab

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Bumping my old thread...please help...

nf3d0149ab

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Hello to all...

I'm taking Friday off before a big car meet to restore my poor carbon fiber hood.

I've got hazing and UV damage all over the hood.

So I started prepping a test spot to find my formula for restoring the finish.

It's heavily swirled and has a milky, splotchy haze all over it...

What I have to tackle the job is:

* PC 7424

* 3.5" backing plate

* 4" Black

* 4" White

* 4" Red

* 4" Orange

* 4" Yellow

* Optimum Compound

* Optmum Poli-Seal

* UFSE

* FS UPP

* 1000, 1500, 2000 grit sandpaper

Can anybody please shed some light on what I can do to have some success in my restoration?

I did start with a test spot and wasn't able to achieve full correction.

I did find another great thread on this forum about hood restoration but it involves different equipment and materials.

I'm somewhat new to detailing...please help if you can.

Thanks,

Noah

nf3d0149ab

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Current condition: Before any work, as you can see it's in poor shape.

n0rm

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Noah,

When you did the test spot, did the situation approve at all? If it did, try doing a couple more passes.

Have you tried visiting an RV/Marine place? Their products might work better for resin.....just a thought.

hANDYcaptd

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I only read/scanned the first of this thread, so this might be a repeat question...lol

Did you determine if its on the paint or in the paint?

And did you try paint cleaners?

nf3d0149ab

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It did improve but the scratches are deep.

I had to do about 3-4 passes with 1000 > 1500 > 2000

It's a gel coat...I don't know if that makes any difference.

Paint cleaners have been ruled out...it has to be wet-sanded and re-cleared.

nf3d0149ab

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Okay...forget this.

I'm just going to start a new thread because there is too much information to sift through.

nf3d0149ab

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New thread continued here...

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...1#post11110603