Real Carbon fiber is UVA/UVB sensitive. It will turn yellow and degrade if left un- painted. Personally I think CF parts used in a racing applications for weight reduction make sense. On street cars, I think they are of limited value and too fragile (as in brittle). (CF front spoilers come apart just a quickly as fiberglass when struck.) Regarding CV tape or wrap, this is clearly the space tape (if you remember the 70's) of the new millenium.

 

If match your hood as randomquickness avatar,then your car will look amazing

 

I think it'll look more boy racer than up and coming (or existing) C Level executive but that's honestly your call. As far as image goes, for every 40+ year old who will make a face at it, at least 3x that many 15-25 year olds will be pumped about it.

Like one of the other posters said - do what will make you happy with your car.

 

Do your roof and rear deck and it will look great imo. Just the hood = a 20 year old that does not have the resources to complete a car project, but still wants some of the look.

Just one old guys opinion.

Tom

 

I have a CF hood and had a dude call my car a imitation GT2RS at the track a couple of weeks ago. He was standing right next to me but didn't know it was my car.

My car is a track car though so his snide remark slide off my back, especially when I blew his doors off on the track.