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Old Oct 9, 2022 | 10:08 PM
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Funny, this remove hood question made me think of why it is such a big deal, the I realize marking it for re-install is the biggest issue. Then I though about easy ways to mark it and spray powder comes to mind. Anyone know of a good spray powder that will leave clear marks, and wash away with water?
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Old Oct 10, 2022 | 04:20 AM
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You can scribe the hinge location with a hobby knife.

There was a story on here about a guy who removed his hood had it leaning against something in his garage. A wind gust grabbed it and away it went down the driveway leaving paint marks in it's path.

Make sure you have a safe place to store it while it is off...
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Originally Posted by Hooked4Life
Funny, this remove hood question made me think of why it is such a big deal, the I realize marking it for re-install is the biggest issue. Then I though about easy ways to mark it and spray powder comes to mind. Anyone know of a good spray powder that will leave clear marks, and wash away with water?
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