I got some bad hail damage on my car and the worst of it is on the hood. I am just going to get a CF hood but I don't like having my car two different colors because this is the only CF piece I will probably put on. Firstly does anyone have an VIS Invader 3 for sale by chance and second, can you paint CF and does it paint well? I am sure I could do some research but you guys who have actual experience please chime in. It would be much appreciated. Any idea on the cost would really be helpful as well.

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my little bro has a cf hood on his civic and he painted it to match. it matches but i can see the cf "look/design" through the paint. it paints well, i guess its just how many coats u are gonna put on it.

 

Appreciate the quick response.

Thanks

 

Yes CF can be painted depending on the quality of the part you will be able to see the CF weave or not. Better parts use harder gel coats and resins and the weave will show less.

I would suggest you take a quick look in the classifieds, I see OEM body parts being sold all the time, that will give you the best fitment.

Good luck!!

 

Appreciate your time. It is a VIS Invader 3 that I am looking into.

 

ever think maybe better to get a FG hood instead of the CF ..paints better

 

I have the sides of my CF hood painted on my maxima, and you cant see the CF at all. Depends on how good the shop that paint it is.

 

Looks real nice man....

 

I can't find anything close to the VIS Invader 3 in FG or I would certainly go that route.

 

My friend has his 06 eclipse with a carbon fiber hood and part of it is painted.You can see the cf at all.However make sure they use enough clearcoat and a good quality one.They shop that painted his didnt and it chips fairly easily.

 

Thanks for the heads up

 

That is exactly what I wanted to do too. Looks great man. How much was it all said and done? Also where do you live? I need a close up review and may need to "try it on for size" LOL.