TanMan350

Okay... So the last cosmetic thing I have to do to my baby is a new CF hood. I've been researching for hours and the only company I could find was ViS. They are a good company from what I hear but I'm not paying 2 grand for a new hood.

I found this one on Ebay and it is exactly the style I was going for...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Benz-...#ht_8866wt_941

I want to know if anyone has dealt business with them or if I should go ahead and pull the trigger with them. I'm scared cuz the are based in China....

wnunez89

the only other one I saw was on ebay as well, and it was just the oem hood but in CF. good luck and keep us posted

xXHotelCrazyXx

C63 style

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/08-10...s#ht_762wt_941

jctevere

What is to prevent this from turning yellow and fading in the sun from U.V. just like any other carbon fiber? Especially at this price... The UV-blocking chemical additive to the clear coat costs $60,000 a gallon and the clear coat with the additive mixed in comes to about $2,000 a gallon - legitimately... Which is why the quality carbon fiber parts that resist UV discoloration cost so much and the cheap stuff turns yellow.

xXHotelCrazyXx

You have to get it clear coated yourself...Never trust any gel coat these companies put over the carbon fiber

AkaSigFreak

From what I heard- Stone Carbon is a reputable CF producer. I think it looks great.

ulovemybenzo

u could always just wrap it too

snarlingchicken

Stone carbon is pretty darn reputable. I believe Keith AKA Dad's C63 sourced his CF hood/trunk production to these guys. (Not 100% on that though)

AkaSigFreak

That's what I heard but wasn't 100%. I can ask Keith, but I don't know if he wants his sources revealed.
Shipping sounds high for Economy Shipping. I realize its overseas, but that still sounds high. I would check to see what Keith was charging.

AZN Optics

Couple of the C63 guys are running Stone Carbon products. When I contacted them initially to get them to make one for us C300/C350, they wanted me to buy the hood AND the mold. I was like wtf, what am I going to do with the mold? Total cost was over $2k lol. Looks like since then they've come out with one on their own which looks good, although I'd like to see it mounted on a C300/C350 to see fitment.

TanMan350

well it looks like I'm going to be the guinea pig on this one... just ordered it. I"ll keep you guys updated on what happens.

TanMan350

ya the guy at my paint shop said he didnt care if they did or not, that he was going to slap a clear coat on it once it arrives.

thanks dude. Also I'll be in Orlando later this month (towards the end).. Lets meet up and cruise around!

crash1369

Damn, that is actually pretty nice. I'm looking forward to seeing some real life pictures. (I would also like to see the bottom if you could snap a pic or two of that as well)

wnunez89

nice, cant wait to see pics, and if your in orlando id love to check it out in person

Stevedotmil

They are selling the truck lid on ebay too. Hope it works out for you as I have been trying to find a good source for the hood and truck lid. Keep us posted.

TanMan350

Ya.. just had contact with them.. its going to take about 6 weeks until I receive the hood. They sent me additional photos and the quality looks great.

crash1369

Don't hold out on us, post the pictures

hotcorner216

Any pics? and how much lighter compared to OEM?

Normandie4life

Another thread for the grave

Invain15

Haha, I agree, but I'm still curious as to what happened with this transaction