weird solution to weird problem
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weird solution to weird problem
I recently bought a vert on EBAY. When I went to pick it up the condition was less than expected, but it was only 24K for a 2000 Vert with a red interior and 56k miles. Figuring the I had gotten an okay deal, I drove it home. It's my wife's daily driver. I painted the hoodliner on my last C5 and it came out spectacular. I wanted to paint this one too, but it looked like someone had hit with a pressure washer in spots which made it really fuzzy in spots. So, I took some driveway sealer and a paint brush and put a coat of driveway sealer on it to get the fuzz to lay down well enough so that when I put on a killer paint job it'll look good.
I might pu another coat on it before I do my layout work.
I thought someone might benefit from this post in terms of a solution to get that ugly fuzz to lay down.
I might pu another coat on it before I do my layout work.
I thought someone might benefit from this post in terms of a solution to get that ugly fuzz to lay down.
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Originally Posted by gillettij
I recently bought a vert on EBAY. When I went to pick it up the condition was less than expected, but it was only 24K for a 2000 Vert with a red interior and 56k miles. Figuring the I had gotten an okay deal, I drove it home. It's my wife's daily driver. I painted the hoodliner on my last C5 and it came out spectacular. I wanted to paint this one too, but it looked like someone had hit with a pressure washer in spots which made it really fuzzy in spots. So, I took some driveway sealer and a paint brush and put a coat of driveway sealer on it to get the fuzz to lay down well enough so that when I put on a killer paint job it'll look good.
I might pu another coat on it before I do my layout work.
I thought someone might benefit from this post in terms of a solution to get that ugly fuzz to lay down.
I might pu another coat on it before I do my layout work.
I thought someone might benefit from this post in terms of a solution to get that ugly fuzz to lay down.
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That is a unique way to fix it. Hope it all turns out well when you get done.
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Originally Posted by MTurnbo
Driveway sealer is an asphalt product. What is going to happen when it gets really hot under that hood?
Asking for major problems.
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Originally Posted by StephenT
I hope it is not going to smell when it gets hot under the hood.
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
The point of the hoodliner is to function like a fire blanket for an underhood fire. The plastic plugs that hold the liner onto the hood melt from a fire, and the liner drops down with the intent of smothering the fire - in theory.....
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Originally Posted by HotWheelz
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I would just call your chevy dealer and get a new one i don't think anything is going to get the fuzz off.Like the other forum said they are About $100 dollars.
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Hi gillettij-
Good thinking -
I have heard of people sprying the liner with black paint to seal it, but I suppose "sealcoat" would work too!
thanks for the idea -
best regards -
mqqn
Good thinking -
I have heard of people sprying the liner with black paint to seal it, but I suppose "sealcoat" would work too!
thanks for the idea -
best regards -
mqqn
. Or stinkulous. I hear it works great on driveways though.
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Originally Posted by mqqn
Hi gillettij-
Good thinking -
I have heard of people sprying the liner with black paint to seal it, but I suppose "sealcoat" would work too!
thanks for the idea -
best regards -
mqqn
Good thinking -
I have heard of people sprying the liner with black paint to seal it, but I suppose "sealcoat" would work too!
thanks for the idea -
best regards -
mqqn
High heat paint..Not sealcoat that would be an awful smell coming in to the car
Last edited by charlene; Jul 11, 2006 at 09:17 AM.
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Originally Posted by gillettij
I recently bought a vert on EBAY. When I went to pick it up the condition was less than expected, but it was only 24K for a 2000 Vert with a red interior and 56k miles. Figuring the I had gotten an okay deal, I drove it home. It's my wife's daily driver. I painted the hoodliner on my last C5 and it came out spectacular. I wanted to paint this one too, but it looked like someone had hit with a pressure washer in spots which made it really fuzzy in spots. So, I took some driveway sealer and a paint brush and put a coat of driveway sealer on it to get the fuzz to lay down well enough so that when I put on a killer paint job it'll look good.
I might pu another coat on it before I do my layout work.
I thought someone might benefit from this post in terms of a solution to get that ugly fuzz to lay down.
I might pu another coat on it before I do my layout work.
I thought someone might benefit from this post in terms of a solution to get that ugly fuzz to lay down.
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Originally Posted by pcfred
If it's too bad just buy another one, I believe they are around $100.
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From: Montreal ** Enjoy the ride !!
If you're going to do something, do it right the first time,, It will save you pain later ,, This is a vette your talking about. Driveway sealer ! come on. 
Spring for a new hoodliner ,, Good luck with the new ride !!
Spring for a new hoodliner ,, Good luck with the new ride !!
Last edited by silverbullit99; Jul 11, 2006 at 12:41 AM.