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I have to get a hood and have it painted to match my car... I have a white car and a white powder coated engine. I am thinking about having the hood painted white inside and out. What are some thoughts?

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If it was my car - no.
Serp.belt throws up a bit of grease and rubber dust. Keeping it clean would be tough. Also, a lot of underhood - frame, inside fenders, cowl, etc... are all flat or satin black.

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i'd leave it black

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Black.................;)

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I wouldn't think it wise! The preparation required to do a "finished color/clear" to the backside of a hood would be tremendous. The black is a match to the balance of the engine compartment and I would think complement the "white PC'd engine".

Is the engine a "color match" to the car finish? I'm guessing not and it would become a more obvious mismatch with the hood backside colored to match.

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Great advice! I think you have set me on the right path! Thanks!

Anyone have a hood????

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I saw a red one the other day that had the inside painted red and glossy. Looked really good. But must be alot of work to keep clean.
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I would like to see that! I am surprised how easy it is to keep my white engine clean! Was thinking I could do the same with the hood!

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I feel you need to keep it black for some contrast. You would have to much white going on and it will wash out your engine. The white (bad ***) engine is highlighted by the black. You can try a mock up if you want to see for yourself. :cheers:

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You have the same paint scheme that I do. I had the hood taken off and wet sanded and cleaned. Then had it painted gloss black with a red ZR-1
logo put near the top center. Really looks sharp. I have a couple of pics but don't know how to get them over here. I'll work on that tomorrow and post the pics.:cheers: