Carbon_Bullet Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I know a few will think it's ridiculous having a Perspex bonnet bonnet but I think it would look rather good if you have your engine fully chromed colour coded etc, Tried ringing companies an it would cost around £2000-£2500 just to set up a moulding kit, once done could sell bonnets for £300-£400 , just wondering if anyone else has ever had this idea or if it's just me wanting something usual and random :/ Possible if enough interest is taken I may take on this project......or am I wasting my time?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 If you drive the car that's the worst idea I've heard all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 If you drive the car that's the worst idea I've heard all year. Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 looking forward to a poll...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 i would have a couple for sure, me and hodge talked about it ages ago. its the set up fee which is costly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Perhaps Jamesy would be interested in a perspex bonnet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Stupid, just like having a black bonnet on a coloured car again is chav. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) If you drive the car that's the worst idea I've heard all year. Without appearing totally dumb... why is it? - No attempt at sarcasm. Is it just because it would look odd or due to things like heat from the engine etc? I have perspex display cabinets at home. They look superb. They are not on a car. I couldn't imagine a bonnet in perspex and would not want one but I could understand the concept of wanting to show the engine bay off. Edited March 9, 2011 by marbleapple (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) Perspex is brittle and would crack from the vibration, it would need to be made from polycarbonate or something similar to be strong enough. Edited March 9, 2011 by Nic (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Without appearing totally dumb... why is it? - No attempt at sarcasm. Is it just because it would look odd or due to things like heat from the engine etc? I have perspex display cabinets at home. They look superb. They are not on a car. I couldn't imagine a bonnet in perspex and would not want one but I could understand the concept of showing the engine bay off. As soon as you drive the car it'll get either dirty or damaged. The amount of crap that would accumulate on it just driving to a show would put me right off. It wouldn't fit in the car either, so you can't fit it when you get there. I just don't see how it could possibly work if you use the car at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I think you should get a mould made and then just freeze wome water in it. New bonnet everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossco Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Would it not melt or discolour with the heat from underneath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks guys. As Bossco said, I presumed it would melt since you apply heat to mould it in the first place. As for the dirt issue, totally agree. That said, if heat wasn't an issue you could cut a window in a bonnet and apply a Perspex window to that. It would minimise consequences of dirt I suppose. Still think it's daft though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Difficult to keep clean and scratch easily, totally impractical and it would look really kack after a relatively short period of time. Go for it..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purity14 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I would use Lexan. Perspex would last about 2 weeks before bending due to the heat and sagging then cracking splitting and falling off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Get them made out of toughened glass, would look well wicked ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Get them made out of toughened glass, would look well wicked sick bruv. ;) Edited for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I have a rare lexan bonnet panel as in F&F2 stylee, obtained it the other day!!!! brand new and very desirable, bids in a sealed envelope and she could be yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 got pics??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Add some protective film to it and dirt will wipe off easily and it won't get scratched. With Rob's engine, this would be a good idea. No need to open the bonnet at shows. You could even tint it to stop people going blind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 i can see the purpose for show use, but on the road seem pointless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 got pics??? Tomorrow dude. Its an Icon !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Edited for you Cheers for dat. Another thought, you could nail a Velux roof skylight to ya mota and it'll open like a bonnet .................well wicked sick bruv mo fo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 My panel is pimpin.........blodd......................innnittt!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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