Hole in hood
 

I havent thought much about it because of the expense but in June I got in a accident and rearended a van. It made a gash about 6 inches long and 2 inches deep or so. Can it be patched up and repainted or do I need a new hood? I hope it can be patched. I have been told it can but its not a top priority Ill try to get a view of it in my video this week and show it. Kind of ****ed up front from the heat of the runners on top too. Turned the black white and dull looking. Prouduces too much heat for the paint to withstand apparently. Really need the help on the hole though Thanks.

RE: Hole in hood
 

Yep, it can be repaired, no doubt about it. You will have to find a shop that is familiar with dealing with Corvette's, though, as the material is radically different from what most cars are assembled with. It is fixable, I just don't know how much that would run you...

RE: Hole in hood
 

:D Good because I refuse to pay 3000+ for a hood and PAINT.

RE: Hole in hood
 

Seen one go on ebay the other day for $650. Check it out you might be able to get one cheap.

RE: Hole in hood
 

I like the 50 dollar fix.

RE: Hole in hood
 

Cut it out square and install some generic louvers... Can never have enough cooling

RE: Hole in hood
 

Did it crack the hood? If so, then you have to grind the crack out to stress relieve the glass. Hood can be definitley be fixed. I did some glass repair on mine as it had a crack in the right rear quarter. You also need to grind or rough up both surfaces (top & bottom) so the resin will stick. Glass the under side and nothing but resin on the top so you can grind it smooth for painting. [8D]

RE: Hole in hood
 

No I cant louver it its on the front passenger side. Like right by hte bottom of the hood part but not on the bumper yet. Hey can I really have a square cut out and like cooling vents installed on the front? Louvers I guess? Got any pics or information? Prices?