-Woody, forgive me for going off topic, but when I took the heat shield off my hood last night, there was very little paint under it. Do manufacturers not paint the underside knowing that it will be covered up, or (and this doesn't seem right to me) is the heat from the engine causing it to fade? And if this is the case, should I worry about the paint on top.
- I am considering modifying the hood somewhat similar to yours.