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Jan 18, 2018 | 04:59 PM

#21

LIE2ME

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I have had a custom painted hood liner in my Stingray for over three years with zero staining issues. When I wash my car, I do not rinse with water that is pressurized in any way. I wet the hood by letting water from the hose run over it, gently wash with a soft soapy mitt, then let the water run gently over the hood again to rinse.

No problems...

Jan 22, 2018 | 04:12 PM

#22

auric22

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Hood liner spots

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Originally Posted by 17KYC7

Well mine does this too. I’m still thinking it’s a seeling issue between the hood piece and the piece on the engine compartment. Really wanting to get my hoodliner painted but not until I figure this out. Surprised nobody seems to have had this problem and figured out how to correct it.

I am on my 2nd C7 hoodliner . I used ragtop cleaner & a brush on the first which cleaned the spots but shredded the cheap liner, Got a new one and sprayed tons of fabric protectent on the affected area - still have problem. Clear water and sponge not effective. Am thinking I need a spray over liner which will harden and seal the fabric so it can be washed easily with cleaner.

Open for ideas?

Jan 22, 2018 | 08:43 PM

#23

spireland

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From: SF Bay Area CA

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Originally Posted by Marcho Polo

the stains are usually soap in the liner. Spraying with hot water or a light pressure washer will get it out.

Thanks a ton. I've been annoyed by the "stains" on mine the entire time I've had my vette. Took a pressure washer to them this weekend, cleaned right up. I drive a lot, and wash it at least once a week, so there was a ton of soap in there. Worked like charm.

Feb 15, 2020 | 07:01 PM

#24

2ndvett01

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From: FL

Just noticed under hood stains today. Used a damp microfiber cloth. Cleaned them quickly.

Feb 16, 2020 | 06:12 PM

#25

~Stingray

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From: Paoli, IN

St. Jude Donor '17, '19

No stains on my on mine,but I don't pressure wash.

Feb 17, 2020 | 12:25 PM

#26

Bob Beroza

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From: Tucson AZ

I repainted mine to get rid of the stains.

Feb 17, 2020 | 06:31 PM

#27

BushN

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From: West Chester Ohio

I pressure wash my C7 before and after using a foam cannon. I try not to pressure wash near the vent and let the water roll over it to rinse. I raise my hood after washing to dry the seams and while I have the hood open I take a microfiber towel and wipe the hood liner down where water or soap may have entered. This works well for me. If you let it dry and see a stain, you can take upholstery cleaner(3m, Turtle Wax) and clean it off. This also works well.

Feb 17, 2020 | 06:51 PM

#28

sTz

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I never had an issues as I always lift the hood and dry the engine bay after washing, but I bet Scotchgard, or a similar product, would minimize staining... or at least make it easier to clean