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closs2sx · 08-20-2012, 09:50 PM

My dad is having his car clear bra'd and wanted to have the insert removed and put the clear material under the insert to protect from the insert rubbing paint off hood and the installer needs to know how to remove the insert. They have removed the 8 bolts and it wont come any ideas? also whats the torque spec for the nuts?

Thanks
Brett

Happy_Dan · 08-21-2012, 12:35 PM

there are 4 push in type clips
also holding it so you have to pry it off

closs2sx · 08-21-2012, 12:58 PM

thanks Dan

redZ28 · 02-01-2013, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy_Dan

there are 4 push in type clips
also holding it so you have to pry it off

Where do you pry to get the clips to release?

Just for fun, I want to plasti-dip the insert red to see how it would look against the black paint, but I don't want to damage the insert! I have pulled and pryed fairly hard, but the clips are holding tight.

JFWJR179 · 02-01-2013, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by closs2sx

My dad is having his car clear bra'd and wanted to have the insert removed and put the clear material under the insert to protect from the insert rubbing paint off hood and the installer needs to know how to remove the insert. They have removed the 8 bolts and it wont come any ideas? also whats the torque spec for the nuts?

Thanks
Brett

I had my ECF insert covered by Xpel paint protection film when I did
the whole front end, hood, front fenders.

I don't think it needs to be removed imo.

redZ28 · 02-01-2013, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFWJR179

I had my ECF insert covered by Xpel paint protection film when I did
the whole front end, hood, front fenders.

I don't think it needs to be removed imo.

I want to remove it to plasti-dip paint it, and I don't want to paint it while it is on the car. I want to plasti-dip it so that I can decide if I want to do something more permanent.

JFWJR179 · 02-03-2013, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redZ28

I want to remove it to plasti-dip paint it, and I don't want to paint it while it is on the car. I want to plasti-dip it so that I can decide if I want to do something more permanent.

OK I understand now.

vatechguy3 · 08-23-2014, 09:39 PM

Anymore of an update / procedure for removing and replacing the insert??

Maybe with pics and instructions??

Has anyone done it?

Thanks
Tony

ZL1-V · 08-23-2014, 10:18 PM

4 clips underneath the hood.I would advise you to go buy a pry tool so you don't damage the finish and it gives you better leverage when prying. Try it you won't "hurt" the car.

vatechguy3 · 08-24-2014, 03:56 AM

I have a body moldings pry tool set.
I see the 4 clips under the hood.

Just not sure what to see / expect once those are out.

Tony

Drm2Reality · 08-24-2014, 09:27 AM

I would like to know how this is done as well....

BUT I had my entire ZL1 wrapped and while my installer did a horrible job on 90% of the car...he was able to go around the hood vent good enough for me.

blk 2013 · 08-24-2014, 12:48 PM

get some replacement clips and maybe you can see how they come apart

vatechguy3 · 08-24-2014, 05:32 PM

Just got mine done.

Took a 10mm socket, extension, ratchet and my fingers. Probably spent 15 mins start to finish.

PM me if you guys have questions.

Tony

Ladykiller · 08-24-2014, 05:51 PM

the pry tool is a good suggestion because the foam seal around the periphary tends to get stuck a bit when trying to remove the 4 push fasteners.

08-20-2012, 09:50 PM	#1
closs2sx Drives: 1970 chevelle Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NH Posts: 1,438	need help asap on how to remove hood insert My dad is having his car clear bra'd and wanted to have the insert removed and put the clear material under the insert to protect from the insert rubbing paint off hood and the installer needs to know how to remove the insert. They have removed the 8 bolts and it wont come any ideas? also whats the torque spec for the nuts? Thanks Brett __________________ On Order 2018 ZL1 1LE Garnet Red Tint Coat Metallic MY Car 2015 Z06 Z07 Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic Dads Car 2013 ZL1 vin 963 Crystal Red Tint Coat/Black Wheels Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert 6 Spd Manual

08-21-2012, 12:58 PM	#3
closs2sx Drives: 1970 chevelle Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NH Posts: 1,438	thanks Dan __________________ On Order 2018 ZL1 1LE Garnet Red Tint Coat Metallic MY Car 2015 Z06 Z07 Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic Dads Car 2013 ZL1 vin 963 Crystal Red Tint Coat/Black Wheels Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert 6 Spd Manual

08-23-2014, 09:39 PM	#8
vatechguy3 Drives: 2014 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 493	Anymore of an update / procedure for removing and replacing the insert?? Maybe with pics and instructions?? Has anyone done it? Thanks Tony __________________ 2014 ZL1 M6 Bone stock, for now! 2001 Z28 M6 !cags, !air, FTP 85mm Lid, Z06 85mm MAF, P&P TB !4x4, Strano Springs, Strano Sways, Koni 4/4s, Watts Link ARH LTs, ARH catted Y, SLP catback with Dual/Dual Muffler, SLP CME and Valance OE Wheels Machined Face C5 DDs, 18x10.5s, with 295/35-18s on all 4 corners! 352rwhp and 366rwtq

08-24-2014, 03:56 AM	#10
vatechguy3 Drives: 2014 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 493	I have a body moldings pry tool set. I see the 4 clips under the hood. Just not sure what to see / expect once those are out. Tony __________________ 2014 ZL1 M6 Bone stock, for now! 2001 Z28 M6 !cags, !air, FTP 85mm Lid, Z06 85mm MAF, P&P TB !4x4, Strano Springs, Strano Sways, Koni 4/4s, Watts Link ARH LTs, ARH catted Y, SLP catback with Dual/Dual Muffler, SLP CME and Valance OE Wheels Machined Face C5 DDs, 18x10.5s, with 295/35-18s on all 4 corners! 352rwhp and 366rwtq

08-24-2014, 05:32 PM	#13
vatechguy3 Drives: 2014 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 493	Just got mine done. Took a 10mm socket, extension, ratchet and my fingers. Probably spent 15 mins start to finish. PM me if you guys have questions. Tony __________________ 2014 ZL1 M6 Bone stock, for now! 2001 Z28 M6 !cags, !air, FTP 85mm Lid, Z06 85mm MAF, P&P TB !4x4, Strano Springs, Strano Sways, Koni 4/4s, Watts Link ARH LTs, ARH catted Y, SLP catback with Dual/Dual Muffler, SLP CME and Valance OE Wheels Machined Face C5 DDs, 18x10.5s, with 295/35-18s on all 4 corners! 352rwhp and 366rwtq

08-21-2012, 12:35 PM	#2
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,252	there are 4 push in type clips also holding it so you have to pry it off

08-23-2014, 10:18 PM	#9
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,154	4 clips underneath the hood.I would advise you to go buy a pry tool so you don't damage the finish and it gives you better leverage when prying. Try it you won't "hurt" the car.

08-24-2014, 09:27 AM	#11
Drm2Reality Drives: Possibly a 1LE in the near future. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Of A Posts: 436	I would like to know how this is done as well.... BUT I had my entire ZL1 wrapped and while my installer did a horrible job on 90% of the car...he was able to go around the hood vent good enough for me.

08-24-2014, 12:48 PM	#12
blk 2013 Drives: 2017 SS 6sp Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Carrollton texas Posts: 323	get some replacement clips and maybe you can see how they come apart

08-24-2014, 05:51 PM	#14
Ladykiller Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2013 Location: WA Posts: 104	the pry tool is a good suggestion because the foam seal around the periphary tends to get stuck a bit when trying to remove the 4 push fasteners.