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Old 06-24-2012, 02:16 AM
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Default Should I matte black wrap my hood?

Should I matte black wrap my hood? My car is a 40th Anniversary in Carrera GT Silver with Victor Racing Innsbruck Matte black rims.
Just looking to give it a different look from the factory silver / silver rims look.
Old 06-24-2012, 03:16 AM
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I've considered doing mine in a Carbon wrap. If you do, I'd love to see pics.
Old 06-24-2012, 04:23 AM
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No, its ghey.
Old 06-24-2012, 04:26 AM
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Ya i think black or carbon fibre hoods look pretty good ...on hondas etc. Not a pcar. Jmo
Old 06-24-2012, 08:23 AM
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Go for it. It's vinyl; you can always take it off. I've seen some nice looking 40ths with darker wheels. Wish I could afford a set of Volks in matte black or graphite.
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i you want to look like a honda sure. Seriously people are taking this wrap, plastidip etc thng too far. I know a GT2 has a CF hood, but even that looks like crap IMO.
Old 06-24-2012, 10:57 AM
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You mean those Hondas with flat black hoods are intentional? I always thought they just couldnt afford to have them painted.
Old 06-24-2012, 11:14 AM
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Rice among some purists here, but whatever you want to flavor your ride. There's a shop in Doral that could give you a quick quote.
Old 06-24-2012, 11:30 AM
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Not my taste but its your thing go for it.
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The roof in gloss black is the furthest i would go. I don't like the hood being messed with unless it's the real thing, a CF hood made for the 996, which i don't think exists but even then it wouldn't look good.
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Ive seen the hood, roof and rear lid in matte black.... I wanted to like it, but didnt. I guess it takes awhile for it to set in.
Old 06-24-2012, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SSST
You mean those Hondas with flat black hoods are intentional? I always thought they just couldnt afford to have them painted.
Ha!
Old 06-24-2012, 03:45 PM
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Id say it was Broke back Mountain, but its your car.

And if you do then maybe its time I sell the 996.

(sorry)
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No.
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If you like it, then do it!


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