AEV Heat Reduction Hood installed
06-22-2010, 08:04 AM
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JK Freak
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AEV Heat Reduction Hood installed
We had a pretty bad hail storm last month that resulted in some pretty nasty damage to my Jeep.
They could do some paintless dent removal for the windshield frame and side body panels, but the hood and cowl were a total loss. The body shop had to paint a hood and didn't care where it came from so they allowed me to pay the parts cost difference between an OEM hood Vs. the AEV and installed that instead. It looks a little goofy sitting there with stock wheels/tires and that nice hood, but I figured it was a good opportunity since my insurance was picking up 2/3 of the bill. I also think I am going to remove the grills, bead blast them, and repaint them black.
Also have to note......HOLY CRAP this thing is heavy. It feels like it is made out of cast iron compared to the thin sheet OEM hood. Its a shame Jeep didn't put any contours into the factory hood. I think it gives it a much better look.
They could do some paintless dent removal for the windshield frame and side body panels, but the hood and cowl were a total loss. The body shop had to paint a hood and didn't care where it came from so they allowed me to pay the parts cost difference between an OEM hood Vs. the AEV and installed that instead. It looks a little goofy sitting there with stock wheels/tires and that nice hood, but I figured it was a good opportunity since my insurance was picking up 2/3 of the bill. I also think I am going to remove the grills, bead blast them, and repaint them black.
Also have to note......HOLY CRAP this thing is heavy. It feels like it is made out of cast iron compared to the thin sheet OEM hood. Its a shame Jeep didn't put any contours into the factory hood. I think it gives it a much better look.
06-22-2010, 08:24 AM
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JK Jedi Master
I do prefer the look of the OEM hood. I guess I'm weird, because I also think the stock fenders look better than any after-market offerings. Having said that, let me admit that hail has taken out TWO of my stock hoods. Maybe it's time for me to relent and go for the AEV if it can survive this hail any better.
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I have some hail damage on my hood, but didn't claim it. I'd love to have that done as well.
06-22-2010, 11:01 AM
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I do prefer the look of the OEM hood. I guess I'm weird, because I also think the stock fenders look better than any after-market offerings. Having said that, let me admit that hail has taken out TWO of my stock hoods. Maybe it's time for me to relent and go for the AEV if it can survive this hail any better.
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