Hoodliner

[atmmac]

Im trying to paint my hoodliner. How to i get it it off i see all the circles but they dont seem to want to come out!

Thanks,
-Andy

 

[atmmac]

Cmon I know someone knows how to do this!!!

-Andy

 

[powderski13]

Just gently pull them out. A large screwdriver or putty knife makes it easier.

 

[yellow_2002_germany]

I used a large flat blade screwdriver. Just pry a little around each one. Don't try to get them out from one side only. However, if you do break one I believe they are cheap to replace.

When you re-install your liner, you may have to hammer them a bit to get them back in. I used the handle end of the screwdriver with no problems.

 

[missmoneypenny]

What paint are you going to use? I want to paint mine also, but I want to make sure that I am using heat resistant materials or whatever so that it doesn't damage the engine & what not...

 

[yellow_2002_germany]

I painted the liner overall with Krylon flat black to make a good basecoat. Then I detailed the embossing with Testors paint pens. My colors of choice were white, silver and red. All told it took me about 4 hours. And the good thing...if I get tired of the painted liner I can spray it flat black again!

 

[c5vetter]

had a young lady from Texas by the name of "MISS PAULA" paint a unique scheme for my 2001 Z - she also did the same scheme on my gas cap

 

[atmmac]

Thanks for the help guys. Im using Silver and red.

-Andy

 

[Blade]

One of our members has a very detailed web page with pictures:

http://www.97vette.com/howto/hoodliner/index.html

 

[missmoneypenny]

I have decided to go with Ms. Paula H. also. I have sent her my design idea. She was really nice and returned my email right away. I can't wait to see my ideas on the vette canvas...

 

[atmmac]

I finished mine the other day after breaking about 5 of those black things. I just ended up getting all new ones. Talk about expensive i paid 22 bucks for 15 black plastic circles! The hoodliner came out great though!

-Andy

 

[yellow_2002_germany]

I had no idea those retainers were so expensive!!