no probs on the info - CF hoods sold for the street for the most part are fiberglass hoods... their skeletal structure and most of the skin layers are fiberglass - only 1 or 2 are CF.
If this were a true CF hood, the cost would be 2-3 times as much, and although impact resistance would be much greater with a CF hood, so would the chances of unravelling along edges and corners. Real CF doesn't have as much of a gloss finish as the composites do either.
The weight reduction typically is over 60%. For example, my ZX2 hood weighed 36.5 lbs stock, the CF composite one weighs 14 lbs - a 22 lb loss. I would expect the Contour's weight differential to be at least the same.
The hoods are clear coated, wet sanded, and machine polished prior to shipment. They have a very shiny deep lustre. Painting on them is the same as painting on a fiberglass hood, but once you see it in person, I don't think you'll want to.
I think the same principles that apply to steel hoods apply to this hood regarding bras chafing the finish. It's never good to have one on for extended periods of time - just ask your girlfriend
Longevity wise, since I haven't been doing this long, I'm really not sure. I believe by the nature of the materials used, the following could be true: oxidation of the surface clear coat, checking of the finish due to road debris, cracking of the hood if not properly secured (latches not adjusted and air cavitates under the hood). Remember, there are theorys and not ever anything that's happened to me or the people that make them.
Hope this helps.
Rob
