Hood is a mess: respray or carbon fiber?

[The Big A]

Howdy, soon to be 2016 owner. Good shape except the front hood... it's really chipped noticeably. If I get a respray, that's money, then PPI to keep it that way but it's a 2016 (Recaros Roof) with 90 k miles, so I'm thinking a CF hood, being pretty hard to take any chips may be the best way?

What do you guys think?

Thanks

 

[killer5280]

How much is a quality respray? My new 2016 with 185,000 miles needs one.

 

[rallytaff]

I would go for the respray. Then have it protected with 3M. My hood is completely undamaged after 11 years of being covered! Worth every penny and guaranteed for 10 yrs.

 

[XanRules]

Things may have changed in the last few years, but my recollection is that most CF hoods do not ship with a clear coat, and as such you'll need to pay for a new hood and to get it clear coated. As a result the respray is going to be the less expensive option by far.

 

[Zeille]

get another hood from a different fiesta with the same color? :0)