Hood Paint Repair Ideas

[Vandal]

What have people done to deal with the hood paint bubbling? I'm too broke to do a new hood or a full repaint, but before I just sand it and primer and just throw a bra to cover up the repair, I'm curious if someone has found a different paint or done pinstriping or something else to cover that spot.

 

[MasterofDisaster]

I had that on the underside of the hood. I just sanded, primed, painted, and it's been ok for years. I didn't clear coat it, so it doesn't look great, but at least the paint isn't bubbled, and you only see it when the hood is open.

 

[Dad]

Heck if you do good prep you can put on Rustoleum and it looks fine.

 

[Racer47]

The hood is aluminum not steel.

One option is some kind of vinyl stripe.

You could also go to a smaller body shop and ask them what they could do for $100 or $200 or whatever you're willing to spend.

 

[Vandal]

Heck if you do good prep you can put on Rustoleum and it looks fine.

Metallic? Or just do a semi gloss that matches?

 

[golkhl]

A vinyl wrap shop might not charge too much to do a hood wrap, if you do all of the prep. work(sand/primer/seal).