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May 9, 2009 | 09:04 AM

Mrchips

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Hood liner question

Is the hood liner removable without tearing either it or the big plastic fasteners? Are the fasteners reusable once you remove them? I want to paint the vette emblem under the hood but don't want to stand and try and reach over to do it.

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May 9, 2009 | 09:12 AM

hb4lthr

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Yes it is. But take your time when removing the fasteners so as not to bend or loose them. Some have recommended you place a tray or clear plastic over the engine bay to catch any that may fall.

If you are successful in pulling it off, it can be re-installed with the same black pins.

May 9, 2009 | 09:21 AM

jrose7004

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Don't worry about the fasteners as you can buy them at any auto parts store.

May 9, 2009 | 09:41 AM

joe3451

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Hoodliner

they sell a tool in any autoparts store shapes like a fork that pulls them right out

May 9, 2009 | 09:46 AM

countylawdog

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Quote:

Originally Posted by joe3451

they sell a tool in any autoparts store shapes like a fork that pulls them right out

I used a BBQ fork on mine, worked very well. Painted the embossed emblem and stuck it back on

May 9, 2009 | 10:12 AM

robsc501

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HI There:
After your finished with the emblem you may want to install the chrome sink covers sold at Lowes over the black plastic retainers.
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May 9, 2009 | 01:40 PM

ggeldy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by countylawdog

I used a BBQ fork on mine, worked very well. Painted the embossed emblem and stuck it back on

same here : worked great , didn't put them back on but still got them

May 9, 2009 | 01:46 PM

NorCalVette Kid

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Quote:

Originally Posted by countylawdog

I used a BBQ fork on mine, worked very well. Painted the embossed emblem and stuck it back on

You add any Bulls Eye or KC Masterpiece sauce to that?

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I used my fingers to pull them out

May 9, 2009 | 11:55 PM

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If you are careful, you can remove the plastic retainers in one piece and reuse them when you reinstall the hoodliner. If you happen to break one of the retainers, they can be easily replaced. Use the fork shaped tool mentioned above to get the retainers off.

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