Mugen Hardtop -- Painting / Wrapping?
09-05-2018, 09:19 PM
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Mugen Hardtop -- Painting / Wrapping?
Hey all,
I'm looking for opinions. I bought something I've wanted for 5+ years 7+ years, a carbon Mugen top.
For 1) aesthetics and 2) security I want it black. The top is authentic.
I've never had anything wrapped; does it leave a residue? Will it harm the clear coat over time?
Would I be destroying the top's value by having it painted? I'm never planning on selling it, but you never know.
At this point in time, I'm leaning towards painting. What would you do?
I'm looking for opinions. I bought something I've wanted for
For 1) aesthetics and 2) security I want it black. The top is authentic.
I've never had anything wrapped; does it leave a residue? Will it harm the clear coat over time?
Would I be destroying the top's value by having it painted? I'm never planning on selling it, but you never know.
At this point in time, I'm leaning towards painting. What would you do?
Last edited by ls1->s2k; 09-05-2018 at 09:20 PM. Reason: I've had my car longer than I thought lmao
09-07-2018, 03:29 AM
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Neither, on an authentic carbon version. If that was your plan, you should have saved the time and money on an FRP model. Wrapping would be the better of the two options, since it’s reversible. Not sure why you would want to cover up the craftsmanship of a carbon top? Biased and concerned opinion of a fellow Mugen hardtop owner.
09-08-2018, 01:39 PM
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to do a proper paint job on a hardtop you need to disassemble it with all of the seals and weatherstripping. I did that and the shop I used lost many of the parts which are near impossible to replace. I would suggest wrapping it, at least keep the side pieces exposed carbon fibre, it looks nice that way IMO.
09-11-2018, 05:27 PM
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Neither, on an authentic carbon version. If that was your plan, you should have saved the time and money on an FRP model. Wrapping would be the better of the two options, since it’s reversible. Not sure why you would want to cover up the craftsmanship of a carbon top? Biased and concerned opinion of a fellow Mugen hardtop owner.
to do a proper paint job on a hardtop you need to disassemble it with all of the seals and weatherstripping. I did that and the shop I used lost many of the parts which are near impossible to replace. I would suggest wrapping it, at least keep the side pieces exposed carbon fibre, it looks nice that way IMO.
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09-14-2018, 03:08 PM
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The only 2 options you should be considering for a CF Mugen is clear bra or a second clear coat. But if you're set on color matching it then just wrap it since its easily reversible.
09-14-2018, 04:52 PM
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And why is that?? I hate the look of a solid carbon top IDGAF who makes it, Mugen is Honda parts not Ferrari parts lol
09-14-2018, 07:04 PM
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^ 
Because this "Honda" part costs 7 grand? He said he only wants to paint it black for security so nobody knows what it is. That's not really necessary since people will be looking to steal it no matter if its CF, painted, whatever
Because this "Honda" part costs 7 grand? He said he only wants to paint it black for security so nobody knows what it is. That's not really necessary since people will be looking to steal it no matter if its CF, painted, whatever