[W126 Coupe] Hood pad replacement

[Paul Samarin]

Thanks for the detailed instructions, Mike!  As long as I know the 
proper reward awaits in Step 6, I can face task with enthusiasm!

Don't I need to repaint the surface after I've wire brushed it?  I 
don't think this 129's hood is aluminum.

Paul

On May 13, 2006, at 7:47 AM, Mike R. wrote:

> 1. Use a shower curtain or blanket over the engine and fenders. This 
> keeps
> the trash off the engine and the adhesive for the new pad off the 
> painted
> surfaces.
> 2. Pull off the old hood, scrape it with something non-metallic, then 
> wire
> brush the remnants. Don't need to remove ALL traces of the old 
> adhesive. I
> used a wire brush (hand version) to clean the underside of the hood, 
> and
> then sprayed on the new adhesive.
> 3. After the old one is off, dry fit the new one a couple of times 
> because
> the 3M 8090 gives you one chance only to get it right. I started at the
> bottom on the SEC and worked my way to the top (grill end) of the hood.
> 4. RTFM for the adhesive. I believe in this case you want to use the 
> whole
> can of adhesive. Put the new pad on the shower curtain covering the 
> engine
> and fenders, then spray the hood, then the pad, then another coat to 
> the
> hood, then finish off the can on the pad.
> 5. Wait the required minutes and install the hood pad.
> 6. Go drink beer.