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Hood Pad Solo Installation using Push Broom Method

Started by jjccp, 24 September 2019, 12:05 PM

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Quote from: marku on 29 December 2019, 12:00 PM
It really is so much easier with the bonnet off.


True, but if you are only re-gluing a corner or portion of the pad, then bonnet-on methods are probably less hassle. If you need to scrape off old debris and start again, then I'd take the bonnet off if possible.
'76 350SE in Silver-Green

marku

Of course if you are just doing a repair but I was quite apprehensive of attempting to fix the insulation using a contact adhesive on my own. It was so easy to have the bonnet off and slightly angled forwards. Then approaching it with the insulation it was very easy to position the top edge and work down. I could not see how it could be satisfactorily positioned while on the car.
1974 450SE silver green/bamboo velour/green vinyl roof