Replacement hood on its way (1 Viewer)

[ScubaJon]

I asked a long time ago about aftermarket hoods for my 2000 LC and did not really get a definitive answer.

So after over a year of looking at my peeling clear coat,Hail damage,and paint damage I did trying to fix the clear. I found a new aftermarket hood at autopartswarehouse.com for just under 300 bucks shipped. Also found a 15%off coupon loyal15 so the total was $253 bucks.I dont think I could fix all the hail damage myself for less if I include buying bondo tools and my time.


I hope its one of those its worth more than you paid items lol.

 

[ScubaJon]

Well got a shipping notice. I guess we will find out by the 7th. How can they sell a hood and ship it for 250 bucks. Shipping weight is 70lbs.

 

[2001LC]

Nice! Like to see in the LX470, next hopefully. Let us know how it works out. Blending paint will be interesting. I'd clean with no wax soap (dish soap), clay, IronX & DA buff with cutting, polish & wax compounds. This will give painter best color to shoot for while matching & blending.

 

[ScubaJon]

Depending on the quality of the primer it may stay the flat black its supposed to be shipped with ,

no more hood glare. I doubt many will notice it on the emerald green LC

 

[george.arnold]

Flat black isn't a bad idea, but I'd still put a coat of clear on it.

 

[DirtDawg]

The primer will fade if you don't wrap it or paint it.

 

[ScubaJon]

Thanks for the heads up

 

[jLB]

The bigger issue of leaving it in primer, is that it doesn't protect the metal from moisture (rust), without a coat of something (clear or color) over the top of it.

 

[Lowbudgetlc100]

Well got a shipping notice. I guess we will find out by the 7th. How can they sell a hood and ship it for 250 bucks. Shipping weight is 70lbs.

i just shipped a carpet for a 100 series its 85 bucks

 

[Dparo]

OEM?