[W126 Coupe] Bonnet / Hood insulation is shot 87 560SEC

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My 2 cents. This is not a job to be taken lightly and there are many failure stories on Mercedes Forum.  A experienced friend helped me with my smaller 380SL and like Dick states below a tarp is a must. A throw away tarp from a paint store is good, I think we used a 10' x 10'. My friend convinced me you must scrape all of the old residue and adhesive off of the hood as you want a clean surface to start with. I believe we used an adhesive remover and it was a hard, messy job. What was so important was letting the adhesive cure for the full time recommended in the instructions on the can before placing the pad to the hood, in my case it was 10 minutes and my friend actually had us walk across the street to get a coke just to be sure we waited long enough. The adhesive I used applied to both the pad and the hood surface and we used the entire can. It was definitely a two person project and turned out beautifully.
John
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Dick Spellman 
  To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists 
  Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 9:52 AM
  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Bonnet / Hood insulation is shot 87 560SEC


  Jonathan, Rusty, Performance Products.  Cost $40-50 plus 3M Super Adhesive $15-18 for a can.

  You should be able to scrape clear the old material leaving the original adhesive bead if it's not flaking off easily and just apply the new adhesive to the under hood region and the foam backing before applying.  Test fit the new piece first so you know where the marks are for centering.  When setting in place, work from the center outward as you press in place.  I'd recommend you tarp the entire engine bay, fenders, front bumper and windscreen to avoid overspray.

  Regards,

  Dick


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