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May 16, 2016 | 01:02 AM

#16

Terminator

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Originally Posted by 32krazy!

no need to repaint. a carbon fiber hood in matte looks amazing on a yellow porsche!

I know, this is why I have carbon-wrap on mine. I would put a proper carbon bonnet on but as I understand it, a quality finish one doesn't exist and cost is into 5,000$. Unless things have changed?

May 16, 2016 | 05:20 AM

#17

jhbrennan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Terminator

Not that I didn't believe you ;-), I went and checked. You are right. Numerous magazines, multiple internet sources and people on forums including this one, have stated that 996 turbo has aluminium bonnet as part of weight saving programme.

This is incorrect. Another myth put to bed.

Thanks pwdrhound. I am now less concerned about painting it.

Some of the confusion may be because the 997 turbo hood (and doors) are aluminum.