Clear Body Panels

We've all seen the newer cars (Saturn?) that have polymer body panels. The panels are finished in a flexible paint so the entire panel can flex without damage.

Many of you have also seen tuner cars with plexiglass hoods, presumably to show off the engine. Well, why stop there? How about clear, see-through doors and fenders? If you want, you can have one helluva eye-catching ride.

Most exterior panels also have an interior panel that's opaque, so you don't really have a "glass car." But you could see the window mechanisms, suspension components, and engine. A special set of liners would hide the contents of the trunk. A good alarm is required, since it would be super-easy to "slimjim" the doors.

A few popular cars would be targeted first, Saturns are an obvious chouce since they're already plastic. Civic, Accord, Focus, Galant are all good candidates. The new panels could be molded in clear colors, as individual panels or complete car kits.

The roof of the car would remain original, and the clear panels would be molded in see-through colors to match or contrast. A body shop could bolt on the panels in a couple of hours, and your old panels could be sold. And can you imagine the lighting possibilities? Neon tubes under the panels could look like a showcar circus!