Aftermarket fiberglass Hood question

[kbldoc]

I am having a cervinis hood painted and need your opinion,
the bodyshop is painting the underside the same color as the rest of the car but not clear coating
should this be clear coated or left without like the origanal hoods come from factory?
what would be the downside of having the underside clear coated?
Thanks

[Craig]

Depends on what kind of paint they use. If they're using a base coat /clear coat, it has to have the clear coat for protection and shine. They might though be using a single stage on the underside. In that case it's OK. Ask what type of paint they're using????? You can use a single stage (urethane or acrylic enamel) on areas that aren't always visable (door jams, under hoods) to save some bucks.

[Viper_ed]

Just have them Basecoat and Clearcoat everything. It will look better!

[kbldoc]

Thanks for the advise

[Jacostang]

Just have them Basecoat and Clearcoat everything. It will look better!

Yeah, I wonder why they would go through the trouble of mixing up different types of paint? Can't save that much.

[kbldoc]

Hood and side scoops painted,
Talked to painter again about underside of hood, he said the clear coat would not be good because of heat???
anyhow, whata ya think?
Sorry camera sucks!!

[BurnTire]

Looks Sharp.

[Torchmach]

Hood and side scoops painted,
Talked to painter again about underside of hood, he said the clear coat would not be good because of heat???
anyhow, whata ya think?

You have to trust your painter, ask a lot of questions though. If you show alot of interest in the job, He'll know how important, it is to you to do it right. The good ones think of themself's as artists, and know that a job done right is the best form of advertising.

I like the way your Car is looking! Has a serious business like look to it, without being too flashy!

[Jacostang]

Great pics! That's the park at 32nd and Southern, right? you must live right around the corner from me!!!

[kbldoc]

Great pics! That's the park at 32nd and Southern, right? you must live right around the corner from me!!!

Hello neighbor
Yes it is,
I like the hood you put on your car, almost bought the same one.