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SS Joey · 06-20-2013, 01:47 PM

Im am thinking about ordering the terminator carbon fiber hood but wanted to have it painted black to match the color of my car, actually just the sides and leave the scoop part carbon fiber. Has anyone painted a carbon fiber hood? Is it the same process as painting a fiberglass hood? Will I have any issues after I paint it?

Im new to this forum and this is my first (most likely of many) posts - any feedback would be appreciated, thanks!

*Mindz* · 06-20-2013, 01:54 PM

Hey Joey and welcome to the forums.

The terminator is a pretty popular hood, so you should get a number of replies.

I myself have a painted cf hood and I wasn't told that the shop had to do anything special to paint it vs. painting fiberglass. I have had 0 issues with my hood since installing it back in February of 2010. Just make sure you check for a UV gelcoat on it. If there is no UV gelcoat, the carbon fiber will turn yellow after a while of sunbleaching.

Make sure you post pics when it's finished and installed. =)

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 06-20-2013, 01:58 PM

Nope...scuff, prep, and paint. Same as any other surface.

The trick is that when you "scuff" you literally scuff it and don't sand through the sealed surface.

That can lead to problems.

Good luck!
Ivna @ Southwest Speed

SS Joey · 06-20-2013, 04:46 PM

Thanks! Once I get it done I'll add some pics

06-20-2013, 01:47 PM	#1
SS Joey Drives: 12' Black Camaro SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South FL Posts: 104 View My Garage	Painting a carbon fiber hood Im am thinking about ordering the terminator carbon fiber hood but wanted to have it painted black to match the color of my car, actually just the sides and leave the scoop part carbon fiber. Has anyone painted a carbon fiber hood? Is it the same process as painting a fiberglass hood? Will I have any issues after I paint it? Im new to this forum and this is my first (most likely of many) posts - any feedback would be appreciated, thanks!

06-20-2013, 01:54 PM	#2
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	Hey Joey and welcome to the forums. The terminator is a pretty popular hood, so you should get a number of replies. I myself have a painted cf hood and I wasn't told that the shop had to do anything special to paint it vs. painting fiberglass. I have had 0 issues with my hood since installing it back in February of 2010. Just make sure you check for a UV gelcoat on it. If there is no UV gelcoat, the carbon fiber will turn yellow after a while of sunbleaching. Make sure you post pics when it's finished and installed. =) __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

06-20-2013, 01:58 PM	#3
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	Nope...scuff, prep, and paint. Same as any other surface. The trick is that when you "scuff" you literally scuff it and don't sand through the sealed surface. That can lead to problems. Good luck! Ivna @ Southwest Speed

06-20-2013, 04:46 PM	#4
SS Joey Drives: 12' Black Camaro SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South FL Posts: 104 View My Garage	Thanks! Once I get it done I'll add some pics