Hairline cracks in Carbon Fiber Hood

[Nycxeracer]

I've recently noticed some hairline cracks in my CF hood...They're hardly noticeable, but is there some way to repair this? Or, possible cover it up. Thanks in advance.

[rebels]

all you really can do is paint over it.. i had the same problems from drilling for my hood pins and it's under the clear so you can't do much.

[uncle_el]

what's done is done. many of have experienced this to some degree, some more than others.

carbon fiber doesn't like to flex... seems that it will either crack, or perhaps cause delaminating of the gel coat/clear coat.

[4drcord]

mine has it right above the hood latch.

[akkordlayinkit]

Assuming the cracks are in the clearcoat itself, not the actual fiberglass/carbon hood...it can be sanded down and respray the clear coat, or if the cracks are small enough, you might get away with cut and buffing it out. But it is fixable, most body/paint shops should be able to fix it.

Also you might wanna watch and see if it cracks more, the colder weather could affect it.

Jay

[4drcord]

you cant feel mine. just see it. im not gonna worry about it

[Nycxeracer]

mine has it right above the hood latch.

Same here, I guess the stress of the hood closing will ultimately cause hairline cracks. Mine's really not noticeable, I just don't want it to get worse.

akkordlayinkit: Thanks for the advice man, I'll definitely call around, get some price quotes on something like this.

Uncle_el: So true, it doesn't like to flex... I'm just glad it's not bad.

Rebels: Painting over may work, but i'd rather just get a new cf hood. new cf hood=250, paint=500? Good idea though.

[br0nx finest]

You get CF hoods for 250? Damn dude, hook a brotha' up.

[NoSloCB7]

I also have a hairline crack above the hood latch

[JDMcb7]

I have some hairline cracks myself. As El said the movement of the hood can cause some delamination. I have noticed this condition over time in my hood :thumbsdow

[Sho Nuff]

250 for a cf hood, you must tell me where.

[J-specCb4]

ditto^^^^^^

[3rdworldakkord]

o0o

if i had one and it cracked id be making sure it was warrenty

[4drcord]

dude you cant warranty stuff like that. what if i caused the crack which i did. would you want to give me my money back if you sold it to me? there are too many posibilities(sp).

[Sho Nuff]

Bump for info on $250 CF hood.