With the supercharger you need more clearance in the hood area of your Corvette. This fiberglass hood continues a smooth flow of the body lines that accentuates the stock lines of the car with keeping a visual impact to a minimum.

Fiberglass,also called fibreglass and glass fibre, is material made from extremely fine fibers of glass. It is used as a reinforcing agent for many polymer products, the resulting composite material, properly known as fiber reinforced polymer or glass reinforced plastic, is called fiberglass in popular usage. Glassmakers throughout history have experimented with glass fibers, but mass manufacture of fiberglass was only made possible with the invention of finer machine tooling. What is commonly known as fiberglass today, however, was invented in 1938 by Russell Games Slayter of Owens Corning as a material to be used as insulation.

   The fiberglass mold process begins with an object known as the plug or buck. This is an exact representation of the object to be made, and can be made from a variety of different materials. Certain types of foam are commonly used. After the plug has been formed, it is sprayed with a mold release agent. The release agent will allow the mold to be separated from the plug once it is finished. The mold release agent is a special wax, and/or Polyvinyl alcohol. Polyvinyl Alcohol, however, is said to have negative effects on the final mold's surface finish.

  Once the plug has its release agent applied, gelcoat is applied with a roller, brush or specially designed spray gun. The gelcoat is pigmented resin, and gives the mold surface a harder, more durable finish. Once the release agent and gelcoat are applied, layers of fiberglass and resin are laid up onto the surface. The fiberglass used will typically be identical to that which will be used in the final product. In the laying up process, a layer of fiberglass mat is applied, and resin is applied over it. A special roller is then used to remove air bubbles. If left in the curing resin, air bubbles would significantly reduce the strength of the finished mold. The fiberglass spray lay-up process is also used to produce molds, and can provide good filling of corners and cavities where a glass mat or weave may prove to be too stiff.

  Once the final layers of fiberglass are applied to the mold, the resin is allowed to set up and cure. Wedges are then driven between the plug and the mold in order to separate the two.

Corvettetopia Return Policy

Warranties  

   All items are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of shipment to you. Your purchases will be backed by the limited  warranty extended by the manufacturer of the parts. The manufacturer will not honor warranty requests due to shipping damage, improper handling or  installation, neglect, accidents, or competition use. Warranty claims apply to parts only.

Returns  

   Should you need to return a part for refund, exchange, or credit, please contact our customer service department for a Return Authorization (RA) number.  Most problems, such as installation, can be solved with a telephone call. Corvettetopia will not accept returned goods without prior authorization. The  customer is responsible for freight on all return orders. Parts authorized to be returned, on a non-exchange basis, are subject to a 25% restocking  fee.

Important Special Note

No Returns on Special Order, Custom, Electrical Parts, or after 30 Days. Parts must be in original packaging with all components and instructions  included.

Cancellation of Orders

There is a cancellation charge of 20% for any order that is cancelled after the date of invoice or the date of any charge completed on a credit card.  Special order custom parts cannot be cancelled once ordered.

Damage Claims  

   Always check the contents of your shipment in the presence of the person delivering the merchandise. Should any damage occur, immediately notify UPS so  that the necessary steps can be taken to insure prompt replacement of any damaged goods. Notify Corvettetopia's Customer Service Department for instructions  on returning damaged goods. Corvettetopia is not responsible for any claims arising from damage notification given after three (3) days of receipt of  delivery.

Shortages  

   Always check the contents of your delivery to ensure that all the parts ordered are received. If you are missing any items please check to see if they  have been back ordered on the invoice before calling the Customer Service Department. If a shortage has occurred, please contact our Customer Service  Department within three (3) days of delivery to insure a prompt replacement. Corvettetopia assumes no liability after this point.

Foreign Orders  

   All foreign orders must be prepaid before shipment can be sent. Due to the constant fluctuation of currency rates and depending on the items being  ordered, your freight fees will vary. It is important that you contact Corvettetopia for shipping quotes.

Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico  

   All orders shipped 2nd Day Air. All orders must be prepaid with credit card, money order, or cashiers check. No C.O.D. orders will be accepted. UPS rates  depend on the items being ordered. Contact Corvettetopia for shipping quotes.

Sales Tax  

   All orders outside Arizona are exempt from sales tax. Arizona residents are required to add the appropriate sales tax to all orders. Rates are subject to  change without notice. The current rate is 8.25%.

Expedited Shipping  

   Please call for Next Day, 2nd Day, and 3 Day Select shipping quotes.