Does a new hood need to be painted?

Aluminum and steel hoods come unpainted and are painted to match the body color: some are already primed, while others require priming — this is indicated in the product specifications. Carbon hoods are bought for the carbon fiber pattern, so they are usually not painted.

Will the hood fit the factory mounting points, and who sets the gaps?

Hoods are made to match the geometry of a specific body and mount on the factory hinges and latch. Before painting, the hood should be test-fitted, and the gaps with the fenders, headlights, and bumper are set by a body shop specialist. Installation is also available at the DD Tuning network of certified service centers — the manager will suggest the nearest one.

What is included with the hood?

The kit includes the hood itself. The hinges, latch, seals, and insulation are transferred from the factory hood; for example, the aluminum hood for Mercedes GLS X166 is supplied without insulation.

What is the difference between V1, V2, and V3 hoods for the same car?

These are different hood design options for the same body. Sometimes the version also differs in material: for BMW X5 G05 and X6 G06, the V3 version is made of forged carbon, while for BMW 5 Series G30, the same F90-style hood is available in both regular and forged carbon.

How can I make sure the hood will fit my car?

Check the make, model, and years in the product name: for pre-facelift and facelift versions, different hoods are often available. If the year is transitional or the body has already been modified, send the manager the year, version, and VIN — compatibility will be checked for the specific car.

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Hood (2014-2019, Aluminum) Audi Q3 2011-2019

price 480 USD

Made to order

Delivery time: 14-21 days

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Hood (2012-2017, Aluminum) Audi Q5 2008-2017

price 540 USD

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Delivery time: 14-21 days

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Hood (2017-2020, Aluminum) Audi Q5 2017-2025

price 540 USD

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Delivery time: 14-21 days

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Hood (2015-2020, Aluminum) Audi Q7 2015–2026

price 540 USD

Made to order

Delivery time: 14-21 days

At DD Tuning, a hood is selected for a specific model and body type: we offer carbon fiber (raw, dry, and forged carbon), aluminum, and steel hoods for 20 brands—most options for BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Range Rover. Model years, style, and material are listed in each product name, so a hood from a different generation or body version will not fit.

Carbon, aluminum, or steel hood — what’s the difference

Material	Why choose it	Examples on the website	Painting
Raw carbon	tuning and reduced front-end weight, visible carbon-fiber weave	BMW 2, 3, 4 Series, X7 G07; Mercedes C-class, G-class W463; Audi A3, A5; Ferrari 458	usually not painted
Forged carbon	the same hood but with a “marbled” pattern	BMW X5 G05, X6 G06, X7 G07, G30 in F90 style; Mercedes S-class W222	usually not painted
Dry carbon	the lightest carbon option	Audi A6 C8 (for RS6), Lamborghini Urus engine cover	usually not painted
Aluminum	replacement for the OEM hood or a sporty look in body color	BMW G20 in M3 G80 CS style, G30 in M5 F90 style, X3, X5; Mercedes C63 AMG Style for W205, GLS; Audi Q5, Q7	intended for painting to match body color
Steel (mild steel)	replacement for the OEM hood or an updated look	BMW F10 and F30 in GTS, CS, M3 style; Audi A4 B8; Toyota Land Cruiser 200; Lexus GX460, LX570; Ford Mustang	intended for painting; some are already primed

The coating condition of a metal hood is listed in the product specifications: “primed, ready for painting” or “unpainted, requires priming and painting.” V1, V2, V3 in the name indicate hood design variants for the same car, not different body types.

Hood styles available: GTS, CS, M, RS, SVR, AMG

BMW — GTS style for 3 Series E90 and F30/F31 and 5 Series F10/F11; CS and M3 style for F30/F31; M3 G80 CS style for G20; M5 F90 and M5 F90 CS style for G30/G31.
Audi — RS-Style for A4 B9, A5, and A6 C7, S-Style for A3; hoods for the A3 sedan are listed separately.
Land Rover and Range Rover — SVR for Range Rover Sport and Defender, OE style for Defender, Autobiography for Range Rover L460, hood with vents for Velar.
Mercedes-Benz — C63 AMG Style for W205, separate C63 hoods for W204 coupe and sedan, BRB 800 for G-class W465.

All hoods for a specific brand are collected on dedicated pages, for example hoods for BMW or hoods for Audi.

A newer-look hood on an older body: what fits

Some hoods are made for the facelift version and will fit an older body only together with other front-end parts:

Vehicle	Hood	Fits	Condition for an older body
Toyota Land Cruiser 200	2016+ hood	2016–2021	vehicles converted to the facelift
Mercedes E-class W212	hood (facelift)	2013–2016	2009–2012 — with headlight and bumper replacement
Mercedes GL/GLS X166	GLS aluminum hood	GLS 2016–2019	GL 2013–2015 — facelift conversion required
Mercedes G-class W463	G63 AMG 2018-style hood	W463 up to 2018	only with an already installed facelift kit

Complete conversion kits with bumpers, headlights, and fenders are in facelift kits, and individual fenders are in car fenders.

How to buy a hood that fits the OEM mounting points

Select the brand and model in the filter and check the years in the name: for Audi A5 there are separate hoods for 2011–2015, 2016–2019, and 2020–2024; for C-class W204 — for 2008–2011 and 2012–2014.
Verify the body version. Hoods for X5 G05 and X6 G06, GLE and GLS, coupe and sedan are different products. If you’re unsure, send the manager the year, version, and VIN.
Keep in mind the set includes the hood only. Hinges, latch, seals, and insulation are transferred from the OEM hood; sound insulation can be selected in hood sound insulation.
Test-fit the hood before painting. It mounts to factory points, and a body shop technician aligns the gaps with the fenders, headlights, and bumper.

What else is available for the hood

You’ll also find under-hood plastic panels for Lexus LX570, GX460, and Toyota Prado 150, hood struts for LX570, and hood insulation for Mercedes S-class W221. Decorative vents and air-intake overlay trims are in hood overlays, hood deflectors are in hood deflectors, and protective covers are in hood covers.

This description was prepared with the help of AI based on an analysis of more than 1 million phone conversations between DD Tuning managers and customers, as well as the company knowledge base. We collected the questions customers ask most often and the answers proven in practice.