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Old Apr 11, 2017 | 09:20 AM
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Hey Guys,

Can anyone share their tips or video of how to clean the grey hood liner and the products they use?

With Car Show season a few weeks away, I dont want to take any chances of losing points over something so silly.

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Old Apr 11, 2017 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Mayor111
Hey Guys,

Can anyone share their tips or video of how to clean the grey hood liner and the products they use?

With Car Show season a few weeks away, I dont want to take any chances of losing points over something so silly.

Thanks!
I pressure wash mine with the pressure washer set to a wide fan so it doesn't damage the liner. This might sound weird but it looks great...when it is almost dry I spray it with tire foam then work the foam in with a terry towel so it spread evenly....
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Old Apr 11, 2017 | 09:54 AM
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I used Simple Green and a wet rag. Came out nice.
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Old Apr 11, 2017 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by JR-01
I used Simple Green and a wet rag. Came out nice.


I just replaced mine - got it brand new for around $125.00. I'll send you the link if you're interested.
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Old Apr 11, 2017 | 01:42 PM
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I just replaced mine - got it brand new for around $125.00. I'll send you the link if you're interested.
Mine looks like new after I cleaned it. I don't need one.
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Old Apr 11, 2017 | 01:45 PM
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You can try this:
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Originally Posted by JR-01
Mine looks like new after I cleaned it. I don't need one.


lol sorry - that was meant for the thread-starter. My bad!
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lol sorry - that was meant for the thread-starter. My bad!
No problem....
Isn't shipping really expensive for new liners?

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Originally Posted by JR-01
No problem....
Isn't shipping really expensive for new liners?


Yup - But I have a friend that works at a dealership that hooked me with GM pricing, and I was able to pick it up.
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Yup - But I have a friend that works at a dealership that hooked me with GM pricing, and I was able to pick it up.
Yeah, that's what I heard. Best to pick up at a dealership.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
You can try this:
Vetteman Jack - do you happen to know what paint should be used? Im assuming its a spray can but there are so many different types of paint...

I will say - it got alot blacker once I sprayed it with Simple Green (before I even wiped it gently)...

Thanks!

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