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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:11 AM
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Alright, I just got a ws6 hood on my formula. I got it painted white and the metal stuff where the nose is, also got hit white. Instead of painting it black, i was thinking about just removing that material for more air flow. Would that be a bad idea? I think it would look way better too...
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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Do you guys know what im talking about?
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiteLS1Formula
also got hit white.
What is 'hit white'?
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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I know what you're talking about.. Is it a GM Hood or aftermarket?

"Hit white" means that he got overspray or sprayed his vent guards in the front of the hood..
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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Sprayed white...With paint. I just want to know if its ok to remove that piece and have the air completelt free flowing..
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Slvr00Bird
I know what you're talking about.. Is it a GM Hood or aftermarket?

"Hit white" means that he got overspray or sprayed his vent guards in the front of the hood..
Yes, you understand. Sorry for my typos, I'm on my phone. The hood is aftermarket
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 10:56 AM
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you mean where the ram air should be? yeah you can cut it out, but make sure it will be ok structurally because i've seen an aftermarket hood that look like it would break around the hoodlatch if it was cut. call the manufacturer i'm sure they can tell you
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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Well, its a true ram air and has holes where air can get through. It's just painted white and I figure it would look better removed...
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oh so there is a grill type thing there?
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Originally Posted by hlaalu
oh so there is a grill type thing there?
Yes.. It has grills..

I'd be iffy to cut them out, just because of the look and what not, if not only the structure..

Look at emblempros.com and see if you can get one of their overlays to fit over the grills.. They make a polished piece as well as other acrylics.
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Just get new grilles for them. You may need to tape it off and spray the mounting parts black so the grilles don't have white showing through the edges though.
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