Does the hood repainting exceed 30%?
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The hood repainting does not exceed 30%. Below is more information about car repainting: Service life: Generally, car repainting can last for 7-8 years. If the quality of the color film used for repainting is poor, not only will the effect of protecting the car paint be insignificant, but the adhesion to the paint surface will also be relatively poor. Over time, bubbles may appear or even peeling may occur. Required documents: The materials needed for the color change procedure include the vehicle license, the owner's ID card, and the vehicle registration certificate (green book). If a friend is handling it on your behalf, the agent's ID card must also be brought. Since the vehicle license needs to be modified, photos and an exterior inspection will be taken before processing the business, similar to the exterior inspection during vehicle inspection.
I just had my car repainted a couple of days ago and researched the registration standards. Actually, repainting just the hood usually doesn't exceed 30% of the total area, but it depends on the vehicle model. For example, a sedan's hood typically accounts for about 15% of the total vehicle area, while an SUV might be slightly higher. However, the DMV calculates the modified area cumulatively. If you've previously modified the wheels or added decals, those areas are also counted. My neighbor exceeded the 30% limit because he first wrapped the roof and then repainted the hood. The safest approach is to visit the DMV beforehand with your vehicle registration certificate to have them estimate the percentage, avoiding issues during future inspections. Remember, you must register the color change within ten days, bringing your ID and the vehicle's green book. The fee is just a few dozen yuan.
I'm in the car detailing business and often help customers with color changes. The hood area isn't actually very large - a typical sedan hood is about 1.5 square meters, while the total vehicle surface area is around 10 square meters, so changing just the hood won't exceed 30%. But pay attention to these details: the area where the wrap extends to the wheel arches also counts; bright colors or mirror finishes are more likely to catch traffic police attention; keep the installation receipt from the shop as you'll need to show it for registration. Last week, a customer who changed to a matte black hood without registration was required to revert it during annual inspection, costing extra money unnecessarily. If unsure, just change the central part of the hood and keep the surrounding area original for safety.
