DANZ06

I have '63 hood inserts that have been improperly paint touched-up.
Anyone have any experience with the current repro 1963 hood grills on the market?

Do you still need to "bend" a repro to have it fit the hood shape?

Thank you for your input.
-dan
'63 coupe
'16 Z06 coupe
Chattanooga, TN

Frankie the Fink

Repaint the originals ??
Why would you spend money on expensive, less-well-fitting repros ?

But, to the point, the grills are held on with studs and speed nuts and ALSO glued down...that should take care of any "bending". Original grills will have a black "figure-8" of adhesive on the back when removed...

roberts427

If u do not want the old ones let me know, even if they are junk . I am making some wall art. Thanks Robert

bluestreak63

I would have the originals repainted.

Frankie the Fink

It's an hour to paint them if you use the paint rub-off method. 5 hours If you tape the cross-hatched ribs then spray.

DANZ06

They're in decent shape. I'll try the repaint.
Thanks.

Frankie the Fink

"Rub off" method with lacquer thinner and handkerchief :
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1563508162