Mirrored Hood for Car Shows

**SRT-Tom** · 12-24-2011, 08:02 AM

I have seen winning cars use mirrored hoods to reflect their custom engine bays. The problem is that they can cost up to $360.

I thought of an inexpensive ways to do this. Simply cut out a lightweight piece of masonite and cover it with 3M mirror film. Then secure it to the underside of the hood with Velcro strips. How does this sound?

**genotex** · 12-24-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SRT-Tom

I have seen winning cars use mirrored hoods to reflect their custom engine bays.

I thought of an inexpensive ways to do this. Simply cut out a lightweight piece of masonite and cover it with 3M mirror film. Then secure it to the underside of the hood with Velcro strips. How does this sound?

it 'sounds' really good... the question is, will you be able to get a 'smooth reflective surface' with that without ripples/waves/etc? That'd be the only thought I would have on it.

But dang sure worth a try!!! Let us know how it goes

**Storm Rider** · 12-24-2011, 02:36 PM

That is using your noggin. Let us know how it works out.

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SRT-Tom Full Access Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: southern New Jersey Posts: 290 '09 DODGE CHALLENGER	Mirrored Hood for Car Shows I have seen winning cars use mirrored hoods to reflect their custom engine bays. The problem is that they can cost up to $360. I thought of an inexpensive ways to do this. Simply cut out a lightweight piece of masonite and cover it with 3M mirror film. Then secure it to the underside of the hood with Velcro strips. How does this sound? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Last edited by SRT-Tom; 12-31-2011 at 06:49 PM.

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