Somewhere around the auto parts resources you've probably learned about the idea of cars having five doors where four of it are the actual car doors, and the fifth would be your Buick hood. Yes, it does mean the hood of your automotive. It's being called as a door not solely on the idea of its looks such as something you open and close, it is a door because it serves as a sort of access to the engine parts under it. More over, the term door used on the car's hood is actually because of the thought that your Buick hood is actually made with and consists of similar parts like that of the typical automotive door, having the outer and the inner panel parts composition. The outer panel is the metal cover also known as the 'skin' of the entire hood build-up. This is the part where you get to paint it with your desired style and design, thus its purpose is to look presentable for your car because it is located at the very front part of your automotive. The outer panel is usually the one needing frequent attention because it is prone to dents and scratches knowing that it's the part exposed in the environment filled with corrosive and harmful elements. The inner panel of your hood is where the strength of the whole make of the hood is located, provided and felt. Here on the inner side or underside of the hood a sound absorber material is usually attached or included which cancels out a bit of the noise made by the engine mechanism under it. The Buick hood is an automotive part that is made with durability along its manufacture; however, through certain circumstances, accidents, mishaps, or natural wear and tear, your Buick hood might need replacing or change. When this happens, you have this site to search around, for the best type, the perfect match and the most compatible feature of aftermarket Buick hood available in our catalog of unlimited quality parts. Everything you need for your Buick car can be found here, especially a variety of custom made replacement hoods. Feel free to browse around and see for yourself the different options you can choose from.