$5 Hood Vent Mod *PICS*
Originally Posted by Warrtalon
I just took mine off, since it rains like once a month here in Colorado Springs.
I took mine off too and it rains like crazy here. Have'nt had a problem.
Originally Posted by SterlingEvo
Time and driving did that to my car for $0.00
I have a black EVO. I painted mine with the BBQ black and it has held up great too. I also changed the hood for a carbon fiber one. The silver mesh one that comes with the VIS hood looks like dookie and it has some kinda fibrous louver that I just took off.
I want to change out the mesh grill from my stocker to that CF hood. But as a band-aid before a car show I too the dookie one out and painted it black too. I like the stock mesh and the stripped down louvers. But on a black evo with MR wheels and tint.... I think I'll stick with the black. It would be like putting a chrome bumper on a stealth bomber.
I want to change out the mesh grill from my stocker to that CF hood. But as a band-aid before a car show I too the dookie one out and painted it black too. I like the stock mesh and the stripped down louvers. But on a black evo with MR wheels and tint.... I think I'll stick with the black. It would be like putting a chrome bumper on a stealth bomber.
Originally Posted by apex7
Good metallurgy lesson. Now; please define aluminum.... since that is what the hood vent is made of.
Yes, it is aluminium. It will oxidize but not "rust". And that is the discoloration you might be seeing.
For those who like to or have access to a sand blaster
***USE CAUTION*** it is aluminium not stainless steel. Most commercial sand blasters are capable of blasting right though the loovers. A friend of mine took it to a shop for them to strip it down and they blasted right through it. 
I just did mine when I went on leave. I only used sandpaper and some brass brushes. Took a bit longer, but it still came out great. Plus no messing with chemicals. I love the way it looks now. My wife hates it.
