What do people expect for $700? Project Mu would not be Epoxy
At best Vinylester but I'd be guessing Polyester, Considering the low Tg of polyester this would be normal.
A carbon bonnet in direct sunlight can get to around 135 degrees C so even a poorly made vinylester bonnet would soften.
Project Mu bonnets are Gelcoat finish also, 1 layer of carbon and backed with general chop strand mat.
When you think about it vacuum infused 200gm 3k carbon is around 4 layers per millimetre, so even 3mm carbon laminates have flex and a bonnet is around 2sq metres. Do the maths 12 layers of carbon x 2sqm = 24sqm of just carbon alone @ $40/sq/m - $960 just in carbon for a 3mm thickness. Just for a bonnet skin!
So back to Neil, I see your car is black so either way if you had it carbon or painted you will end up with the same outcome.
I think you just need to get use to it or go back to your metal bonnet if your worried.
Noy