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SSVictor · 11-16-2022, 12:59 PM

I just ordered an Anderson Composite Cowl hood. I got a heat shield to protect it from the engine heat. What are the best ways to protect the top. A ppf or clear coat or can I just get away with using chemical guys ceramic coat. I don’t want it to yellow or fade.

Camaro2ss2010 · 11-16-2022, 07:33 PM

Anderson composites will probably tell you if you need to do anything. If so they probably will have recommendations.

LT1Zob · 11-16-2022, 10:19 PM

It should be clearcoated from Anderson out of the box so no worries there. Ceramic coat is not protection if you're worried about stones and road debris. PPF is your only answer for that. After 8 years of experience, I will vouch for xpel. Worth every penny.

SSVictor · 11-17-2022, 12:58 AM

Thank you for the letting me know. I think I’m going to go with the xpel PPF

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-17-2022, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LT1Zob

It should be clearcoated from Anderson out of the box so no worries there. Ceramic coat is not protection if you're worried about stones and road debris. PPF is your only answer for that. After 8 years of experience, I will vouch for xpel. Worth every penny.

This here is your best bet by far! It will keep it shiney looking AND protect it from the stones and other crap that might attack it. Good luck.

HDRDTD · 11-17-2022, 03:29 PM

Back when the 5th gen ZL1's came out with th eoptional exposed carbon fiber insert, we were told that a special (very expensive) UV resistant clear coat was used. IIRC, this UV clear coat ran between $70-100 per quart ?

No idea if that's true or not.

A couple years ago, when I had some painting done, I had a small flaw in the clear coat on the ECF insert. The paint shop said they could bake the flaw a bit better (but not completely) while they were paining my hood. As far as I know that just the usual clear coat that they used on the painted areas and not the super expensive UV clear coat.

So far it's held up just fine. No fading detectable.

LT1Zob · 11-17-2022, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SSVictor

Thank you for the letting me know. I think I’m going to go with the xpel PPF

Quick word of advice. I’m assuming your new hood has been clear coated for some time, prior to being delivered. If not, most reputable PPF installers will tell you that you want to wait a good 30-45 days for the paint/clear to cure properly before you wrap it.

LT1Zob · 11-17-2022, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

This here is your best bet by far! It will keep it shiney looking AND protect it from the stones and other crap that might attack it. Good luck.

Yes Sir. Track, freeway, XPEL has never failed me. Only once the damage was so bad that I had to replace the entire piece, but well worth it. The wrap did it’s job, saved the paint underneath.

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-18-2022, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by LT1Zob

Yes Sir. Track, freeway, XPEL has never failed me. Only once the damage was so bad that I had to replace the entire piece, but well worth it. The wrap did it’s job, saved the paint underneath.

Yep, my friend that has a 2013 ZL1 has pretty much the entire front end and the hood wrapped with the expel film, and the rockers and front part of his rear fenders where the gills are.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 11-18-2022, 08:48 PM

Or......or you could put back in the box and look at it.

Risingson05 · 11-18-2022, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

Or......or you could put back in the box and look at it.

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-20-2022, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

Or......or you could put back in the box and look at it.

^^^ lol, now that's a cool idea!! haha..

Joe M 2012 2SS · 11-20-2022, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SSVictor

I just ordered an Anderson Composite Cowl hood. I got a heat shield to protect it from the engine heat. What are the best ways to protect the top. A ppf or clear coat or can I just get away with using chemical guys ceramic coat. I don’t want it to yellow or fade.

You don't have to worry about that with the latest ceramic coatings, the adhesive was the culprit that caused the yellowing in prior versions.

Arogg · 01-06-2023, 03:31 PM

I have a VIS Carbon hood and the finish went to crap in less than 3 months. its been to 3 body shops and 3 detailers all who tried to "polish" it but the haze came back within days. They all say it needs to be sanded and recleared. VIS and VIVID racing (the company i bought it from) both told me it was my problem and that I "probably dont take care of my car". So yeah, i love my hood but both of those companies can kick rocks and Id recommend everyone to stay away. March my car goes to the body shop for my front end to be resprayed and they are gonna refinish my hood as well.

11-16-2022, 12:59 PM	#1
SSVictor Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 29	New Carbon Fiber Hood. Ways to protect it I just ordered an Anderson Composite Cowl hood. I got a heat shield to protect it from the engine heat. What are the best ways to protect the top. A ppf or clear coat or can I just get away with using chemical guys ceramic coat. I don’t want it to yellow or fade.

11-16-2022, 07:33 PM	#2
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LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,990 View My Garage	It should be clearcoated from Anderson out of the box so no worries there. Ceramic coat is not protection if you're worried about stones and road debris. PPF is your only answer for that. After 8 years of experience, I will vouch for xpel. Worth every penny. __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

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01-06-2023, 03:31 PM	#14
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 827	I have a VIS Carbon hood and the finish went to crap in less than 3 months. its been to 3 body shops and 3 detailers all who tried to "polish" it but the haze came back within days. They all say it needs to be sanded and recleared. VIS and VIVID racing (the company i bought it from) both told me it was my problem and that I "probably dont take care of my car". So yeah, i love my hood but both of those companies can kick rocks and Id recommend everyone to stay away. March my car goes to the body shop for my front end to be resprayed and they are gonna refinish my hood as well. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / Heritage Grille / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Corsa Xtreme Catback / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's in the trunk / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Moog Endlinks / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads

11-17-2022, 12:58 AM	#4
SSVictor Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 29	Thank you for the letting me know. I think I’m going to go with the xpel PPF

11-17-2022, 03:29 PM	#6
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Back when the 5th gen ZL1's came out with th eoptional exposed carbon fiber insert, we were told that a special (very expensive) UV resistant clear coat was used. IIRC, this UV clear coat ran between $70-100 per quart ? No idea if that's true or not. A couple years ago, when I had some painting done, I had a small flaw in the clear coat on the ECF insert. The paint shop said they could bake the flaw a bit better (but not completely) while they were paining my hood. As far as I know that just the usual clear coat that they used on the painted areas and not the super expensive UV clear coat. So far it's held up just fine. No fading detectable.