Custom Hood Liner???
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Custom Hood Liner???
Hope this isn't too close to a dupe thread - searched 1st.
My '02 Z is a "garage queen" - never sees rain but after only 9k mi. the hood liner looks like all the others, one small corner of the "gauze" covering coming loose, etc. I simply won't spend big bucks on a liner that can't be kept super sano and if you drive a car at all, sooner or later it will need to be cleaned. I keep my engine compartment very clean & stock looking - would rather spend bucks on "go" than "show" but both would be nice. Would like to add a logo on a liner but that seems pointless on a stock liner. Did I have a bad dream or have I seen pics. of stainless liners? Any ideas would be welcomed.
Thanks, bojangles5169 (Devout Infidel)
My '02 Z is a "garage queen" - never sees rain but after only 9k mi. the hood liner looks like all the others, one small corner of the "gauze" covering coming loose, etc. I simply won't spend big bucks on a liner that can't be kept super sano and if you drive a car at all, sooner or later it will need to be cleaned. I keep my engine compartment very clean & stock looking - would rather spend bucks on "go" than "show" but both would be nice. Would like to add a logo on a liner but that seems pointless on a stock liner. Did I have a bad dream or have I seen pics. of stainless liners? Any ideas would be welcomed.
Thanks, bojangles5169 (Devout Infidel)
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I think I've seen some stainless panels that can be affixed to the hood - kind of looks like a bunch of mirrors.
As far as painted ones go, you might want to check the forum member PaulaH - she does custom painting and may put some kind of protective coating on her work to keep it from getting messed up.
As far as painted ones go, you might want to check the forum member PaulaH - she does custom painting and may put some kind of protective coating on her work to keep it from getting messed up.
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I know Southern Car Parts sells the chrome/stainless steel kit for the hood. Paula does great work, but not cheap. Like stated in the other post, check with her to see if she sprays a protective coating over it. Also one other option is remove the insulator blanket completely, and have the underside of the hood painted and clear coated, just like the body. I have seen a few Vette’s like that.
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You will probably need to contact him by phone.
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You will probably need to contact him by phone.
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Mine was custum painted by Paula. She will make you a custom desing on your choice.
Paula's Link is:
http://community.webshots.com/user/paulasartwork
Paula's Link is:
http://community.webshots.com/user/paulasartwork
Last edited by clif; Nov 29, 2009 at 11:53 AM.
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