Custom Carbon Fiber Hoods — In Stock, or Built on Existing Molds
106+ existing hood molds covering BMW, Ford, Volkswagen, Porsche and more. No tooling fee on catalog designs — pick your material, weave, color and finish. Need something that doesn't exist yet? We develop new molds from your drawings or a 3D scan.
106 hood designs with existing molds — filter by your brand. Every catalog hood can be customized in material, weave, color and finish with no tooling fee. Don't see your model? We build new molds from your drawings or a 3D scan.
A factory steel hood typically weighs 12–15 kg. A carbon fiber hood comes in at 4–6 kg — removing weight from the highest, furthest-forward point of the car, where it helps turn-in and front axle balance the most. Vented designs also move heat out of the engine bay on track cars.
But a hood is also the most visible panel on the car. Weave alignment, clear-coat depth and UV stability decide whether it still looks right after two summers — which is why every exterior hood we ship gets multi-layer automotive clear coat with UV inhibitors as standard.
−8 to −10 kg
Typical weight saved vs. OEM steel hood
OEM mounting points
Hinges, latch and washer nozzles transfer over — direct fit
UV-stable clear coat
Anti-yellowing formula, standard on all exterior parts
Customization
What You Can Customize on a Hood
OEM Replacement vs Styled
Stock-look replacement for weight savings, or vented / scoop designs for cooling and stance. Existing molds cover both.
Wet vs Dry Carbon
Wet carbon for street builds and value; prepreg dry carbon for track cars where every kilogram and stiffness matters.
Single or Double-Sided Carbon
Show-ready underside with full carbon both faces, or FRP underside to cut cost on street builds.
Weave & Color
2×2 twill, 1×1 plain, forged carbon, Kevlar color blends — matched across a full kit if you're ordering more than the hood.
Vent & Scoop Options
Functional heat-extraction vents, NACA ducts or scoop styling on styled molds.
Finish
High-gloss or matte/satin clear coat. Gloss shows the weave deepest; matte suits wrapped or stealth cars.
Before You Order
Fitment, Installation & Safety Notes
Installation: carbon hoods bolt to the factory hinges and latch — a direct swap on most models, typically 30–60 minutes with two people. Alignment is done at the hinge slots, same as an OEM panel.
Hood pins: we recommend hood pins for track use and for any vented/styled hood driven at sustained high speed. Street cars at normal speeds run fine on the factory latch.
Paint & PPF: clear-coated carbon can be PPF-wrapped like paint. If you plan to paint the hood, order the matte finish for best adhesion prep.
How much lighter is a carbon fiber hood than stock?
A typical OEM steel hood weighs 12–15 kg; our carbon hoods come in at 4–6 kg depending on size and construction. Double-sided dry carbon versions are at the lighter end.
Is it a direct fit, or do I need to modify the car?
Direct fit. Existing-mold hoods use the factory hinges, latch and mounting points. Alignment is adjusted at the hinge slots — no cutting or drilling on the car.
Do I need hood pins?
For street use at normal speeds, the factory latch is sufficient. We recommend hood pins for track cars and any sustained high-speed use.
Which models already have molds?
54 models across 20 brands — BMW, Ford, Volkswagen, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and more. Filter the catalog above, or send us your model and we'll confirm within 12 hours.
How is a hood shipped? Won't it arrive damaged?
Hoods ship in custom wooden-frame or reinforced cartons with edge protection. Batch orders go by sea freight; single urgent pieces can go air. Every piece is inspected and photographed before packing.
What is the MOQ for existing-mold customization?
No strict MOQ on catalog designs — one piece is fine. Best unit cost starts around 20 pcs, and mixed parts (hood + lip + spoiler) count toward the batch.
54 Models Already Have Hood Molds. Is Yours One of Them?
Send us your brand, model and year — we confirm mold availability and pricing within 12 hours. No mold? New tooling starts at $1,500–3,000.
