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Painting the Hoodpad on a GEN II
Parts:
Tools:
Remove the hoodpad.
Cover the engine with a piece of the plastic sheeting. This will keep any debris from getting into the nooks and crevices in and around the engine.
Remove each of the tree fasteners holding the 2 ground straps. The tree fasteners may or may not come loose from the hoodpad. There is an internal tooth lock washer on the back of the hoodpad keeping the fastener, hoodpad and strap together. Be careful as the hoodpad around these fasteners can be crushed during the removal process. Try to get a flat tool between the hood and the washer. I broke one of my tree fasteners which forced me to remove the strap from the hoodpad. I left the other ground strap attached to the hoodpad while painting it.
My plan was to replace all of the hood insulation retainers, so I didn’t try to baby them. Remove each of the plastic hood insulation retainers (19). I did this project during the winter. Heating the retainers with a blow dryer will make them more pliable and less prone to breaking off and staying inside the hood…ask me how I know. Really…use a blow dryer…you will thank me for this tip.
The lower part of the hoopad will catch on the hood springs and not drop on the engine. I used some painters tape to keep the upper part of the hoodpad from dropping down until I had all of the retainers removed. Pull the hoodpad out and away from the hinges. You’ll have to remove the painters tape from the top. A helper at this point will come in handy, but I was able to remove it by myself. The lower section of the hoodpad won’t come between the hinges easily. It will need to be finessed. You will hear some cracking/tearing/ripping noises as you pull the hoodpad from between the hinges.
Wash the hoodpad.
I washed the hoodpad using water and paper towels. Let the hoodpad dry completely.
Paint the Sneaky Pete logo.
Paint the Base layer Gloss Black.
Mask off everything except the Sneaky Pete logo. Use the tape to outline the entire Sneaky Pete logo. Cover the rest of the hoodpad with plastic sheeting. Tape the plastic sheeting off around the logo. Apply multiple layers of the Gloss Black paint following the manufacturer’s directions. Once the paint is thoroughly dry, remove the tape layers and plastic sheeting.
Paint the 2nd layer Gloss Cardinal Red.
Mask off the black and the area to be painted yellow. Cover the rest of the hoodpad with plastic sheeting. Tape the plastic sheeting off around the logo. Apply multiple layers of the Gloss Cardinal Red paint following the manufacturer’s directions. Once the paint is thoroughly dry, remove the tape layers and plastic sheeting.
Paint the 3rd layer Gloss Canary Yellow.
Mask off the black and red areas. Use a thin layer of the blue painters tape so that it can be bent around the edges of the logo. Finish up with the masking tape. Cover the rest of the hoodpad with plastic sheeting. Tape the plastic sheeting off around the logo. Apply multiple layers of the Gloss Canary Yellow paint following the manufacturer’s directions. Once the paint is thoroughly dry, remove the tape layers and plastic sheeting.
Touch up the edges with a paint brush and trim any uneven edges with an exacto knife.
Paint the Last layer Satin Black.
Mask off the entire Sneaky Pete logo and ground wire(s) with plastic sheeting covered with painters/masking tape. Apply multiple layers of the Satin Black paint following the manufacturer’s directions. Once the paint is thoroughly dry, remove the tape layers and plastic sheeting.
Perform any final touch-ups required.
Parts:
- Plastic sheeting/drop cloths
- Rustoleum Universal – Gloss Canary Yellow
- Rustoleum Universal – Gloss Cardinal Red
- Rustoleum Universal – Gloss Black
- Rustoleum Universal – Satin Black
- Rustoleum Universal – Flat Black
- New hood insulation retainers (19 for the hoodpad and 7 for the sidepad)
- Painter’s tape (blue)
- Masking tape
- Paper Towels and water
- Viper logo vinyl decal (20” wide and 5” tall)
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Tools:
- Channel lock pliers (for hood insulation retainer removal)
- 1/2” wrench (hood insulation ground)
- Exacto knife
Remove the hoodpad.
Cover the engine with a piece of the plastic sheeting. This will keep any debris from getting into the nooks and crevices in and around the engine.
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Remove each of the tree fasteners holding the 2 ground straps. The tree fasteners may or may not come loose from the hoodpad. There is an internal tooth lock washer on the back of the hoodpad keeping the fastener, hoodpad and strap together. Be careful as the hoodpad around these fasteners can be crushed during the removal process. Try to get a flat tool between the hood and the washer. I broke one of my tree fasteners which forced me to remove the strap from the hoodpad. I left the other ground strap attached to the hoodpad while painting it.
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My plan was to replace all of the hood insulation retainers, so I didn’t try to baby them. Remove each of the plastic hood insulation retainers (19). I did this project during the winter. Heating the retainers with a blow dryer will make them more pliable and less prone to breaking off and staying inside the hood…ask me how I know. Really…use a blow dryer…you will thank me for this tip.
You must be registered for see images
The lower part of the hoopad will catch on the hood springs and not drop on the engine. I used some painters tape to keep the upper part of the hoodpad from dropping down until I had all of the retainers removed. Pull the hoodpad out and away from the hinges. You’ll have to remove the painters tape from the top. A helper at this point will come in handy, but I was able to remove it by myself. The lower section of the hoodpad won’t come between the hinges easily. It will need to be finessed. You will hear some cracking/tearing/ripping noises as you pull the hoodpad from between the hinges.
You must be registered for see images
Wash the hoodpad.
I washed the hoodpad using water and paper towels. Let the hoodpad dry completely.
You must be registered for see images
Paint the Sneaky Pete logo.
Paint the Base layer Gloss Black.
Mask off everything except the Sneaky Pete logo. Use the tape to outline the entire Sneaky Pete logo. Cover the rest of the hoodpad with plastic sheeting. Tape the plastic sheeting off around the logo. Apply multiple layers of the Gloss Black paint following the manufacturer’s directions. Once the paint is thoroughly dry, remove the tape layers and plastic sheeting.
You must be registered for see images
Paint the 2nd layer Gloss Cardinal Red.
Mask off the black and the area to be painted yellow. Cover the rest of the hoodpad with plastic sheeting. Tape the plastic sheeting off around the logo. Apply multiple layers of the Gloss Cardinal Red paint following the manufacturer’s directions. Once the paint is thoroughly dry, remove the tape layers and plastic sheeting.
You must be registered for see images
Paint the 3rd layer Gloss Canary Yellow.
Mask off the black and red areas. Use a thin layer of the blue painters tape so that it can be bent around the edges of the logo. Finish up with the masking tape. Cover the rest of the hoodpad with plastic sheeting. Tape the plastic sheeting off around the logo. Apply multiple layers of the Gloss Canary Yellow paint following the manufacturer’s directions. Once the paint is thoroughly dry, remove the tape layers and plastic sheeting.
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Touch up the edges with a paint brush and trim any uneven edges with an exacto knife.
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Paint the Last layer Satin Black.
Mask off the entire Sneaky Pete logo and ground wire(s) with plastic sheeting covered with painters/masking tape. Apply multiple layers of the Satin Black paint following the manufacturer’s directions. Once the paint is thoroughly dry, remove the tape layers and plastic sheeting.
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Perform any final touch-ups required.
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