2000 Cobra R - Hood Problem [Archive]

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oldsalt

08-15-2006, 04:29 PM

Good Day, I have a 2000 Cobra R the only issue
I have with the car is that their were some small
bumps on the hood. Was this a factory problem,
I saw some old messages on this, Is there a good fix

Thanks
Richard

Cobra-R

08-15-2006, 09:53 PM

Welcome Richard,
Can't say it is "normal" but it is very common. It has been debated on what the real problem is, but regardless it is there. Most R owners that I am aware of have left the hood alone. (including me).

Brian

cablernc

08-15-2006, 10:10 PM

Richard,

I have a 2000 Cobra R as well but no problems with the hood.

NJ2000R

08-15-2006, 10:15 PM

Welcome! ditto what brian said, many have the same bubbles on their hoods.....I have the same issue with my hood, and havent done anything with it....apparently it was due to improper prep work where moisture was trapped in the material and is working its way out.

kevin

08-15-2006, 10:45 PM

mine doesn't have it but i've seen other that do. i wouldn't change it as that is the way it came from ford. since these are limited edition cars, the slight imperfections are expected to some degree.

a word of caution on the hood - when you close it, be sure you let it drop from about a foot up or it won't latch. if youpush on it for the final latch yourisk creating a crack in it.

oldsalt

08-16-2006, 09:27 PM

Thanks for the quick replys much appreciated, also heard from others
that the problem was poor prep.

Best
Richard

Twice Bitten

08-26-2006, 07:50 PM

I have the bubbles on the hood of my R, #058. A good friend who is a paint/body expert said it was poor prep work at the factory. Also the rear spoiler/whale tail does not have clear coat on it from the factory.

Flying Fred

09-12-2006, 04:18 PM

Bubbles??? My hood has a million chips, dings and a huge hole in the center of it!:eek: I wonder how in the world that got there???:rolleyes:

Jim Demmitt Jr

05-09-2019, 09:06 PM