what you guys think?

[johnnyapollo]

I would just do it if I liked it. I don't think a black painted hood will affect the value at resale and many would like having one if looking (JMHO). Besides some hard cutting or fake geegaws (liks a super spoiler), there's not much that would affect the resale with the price the VX has fallen to.

-- John

[Chopper]

I'd skip the carbon fiber stick on paper...it's just cheesy squared. Like putting flame decals all over it. As for painting it black, I'm with John...unless you paint it with a brush, it won't affect the value a bit. Matte or even flat would look great. If I get a second VX it will be repainted using a matte clear coat. Dragon green or black.

[tom4bren]

IMHO - I prefer the hood the way it is. I like the look of the contrast with the insert.

[CoastieCosta567]

i love my hood right now, and thats why i don't want to paint this one, i want a second hood for that reason, so if i get tiered of it, i'll change it back, but yeah i understand what all you guys are saying, thanx for openions.

[CrnCnn]

I am with Tom, not really diggin it. I would leave it.

[etlsport]

coastie, look at advance auto, they have a temporary duplicolor spray paint, you can paint your hood with it and see how you like it, then just to go the pressure washer and sponge and clean it right off

[nfpgasmask]

Coastie, so far, I love what you have done with your VX, but I will be honest here. I am not feeling the black hood with everything else you have going on. Now, that said, I think you should Photochop another photo with the whole hood AND insert painted black. I think that will give it a more "authentic" rally look.

Or better yet, what about a black hood, white painted insert?

Just some ideas.

Bart