Hood shrinkage

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Wed 29 Jan 2003 13:44
Hood shrinkage - teabelly
The hood on my vitesse has shrunk during this summer. I don't know whether it was because it was off the car while body work was being done ( 3 whole months but that's another complaint!) or old age (it's about 7 years old, probably mohair) or the fact that I used a well known hood dye on it.

Is there anyway of stretching the hood back or should I just give up and get either a vinyl or double-duck (what ever that is) replacement? A replacement is £145 ish. Pros and cons about vinyl vs double duck would also be appreciated!

TIA
teabelly
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