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RubyCamaro · 06-05-2018, 02:33 PM

Okay I need some help from folks with ACS hood liners. I had mine custom painted but install is not great. It does not fit flush even when pushed firmly into place (like maybe it is a bit distorted /warped. Then when I drive around, the front part comes even further away from the hood (maybe an inch or so). We have tried using some 3M tape & even the Gorilla super grip version, in strips along the front but it is not holding. I have heard some folks ended up gluing theirs in but I'm not sure I'm comfortable with that. What have you guys/gals tried or suggestions?

farm rat · 06-05-2018, 03:11 PM

I am of no help, but that looks beautiful if you can get it to work.

RubyCamaro · 06-05-2018, 04:02 PM

Thanks. Hopefully I will find a suitable solution.

BAD DAB · 06-05-2018, 06:44 PM

Sorry Ruby I don’t have any information but I have to say that your hood liner looks great! Hope you can get everything straightened out.

BIO-HAZARD · 06-05-2018, 11:25 PM

Hi Ruby , Thats one sweet looking hood liner . Any ways 1st thing did you check the retaining clips before you mounted the liner . Make sure the ridges were all new , no bent or distorted ones . I had one on mine and replaced it . I did a test fit to make sure all the push pins lined up . Then a couple of then didn't catch right , I had to really apply pressure to hear them seat good into the hood . I used a mico fiber cloth to push on . they finally clicked in . I also took some door edge guard trim found at Auto Zone and put around the edge of the liner for a tighter fit and finish look. I hope this helps . the only other thing is to make sure of the brackets holding the push pins are not sitting to high off the liner to make it flush with the hood . You can also contact Joesph he has a lot of tips for installing his parts . Hope this helps .
Bio-hazard

RubyCamaro · 06-06-2018, 09:27 AM

Thanks guys. Retainer clips were all fine & lined up well (much easier than my hubbie's did). I was thinking about doing the edge trim. Glad to know it worked out well on yours.

DBHWT · 06-06-2018, 10:22 AM

Please let us know how this ends up...was considering buying one

RubyCamaro · 06-08-2018, 09:57 AM

Still don't know what to do. ACS told a friend of mine to put a small amount of caulk on the retaining clips. ACS told me to use an adhesive around the edges. Problem is both of these would be permanent. This was not a cheap mod. What if, my luck, I got a dent in my hood & it needed to be removed to fix the dent? Perplexed.

farm rat · 06-08-2018, 10:10 AM

If it is not flopping around I would do what a poster above did and put some door edge guard around it.

Jayjellyfish212 · 06-08-2018, 10:08 PM

Ruby - that is awesome looking! I would use a 2 part epoxy to glue it in if your looking for a fastenerless look. You would need an epoxy that will work for the material of the liner and the clearcoat on the inner part of the hood. Clean extremely good with with a50/50 mixture of water and rubbing alcohol on the areas where you will put the epoxy.

Jayjellyfish212 · 06-08-2018, 10:11 PM

I would not worry about needing to remove it. If that ever needs to be removed I would worry about it if that day ever arrived. Get r done.

RubyCamaro · 06-11-2018, 11:49 AM

That's like saying, "Hum, I think I'll super glue my hand to my face, I won't worry abut getting it off until or unless the need arises". Sorry, too late now.

olblue75 · 06-12-2018, 10:20 AM

Have you thought about using Velcro?

davesnever · 06-13-2018, 03:42 PM

Silicone caulking always makes a good adhesive if left long enough to cure and you will have no problem removing it and re-installing it in the future if need be. It just needs more time to dry and cure.

06-05-2018, 02:33 PM	#1
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Help with ACS hood liner installation problems Okay I need some help from folks with ACS hood liners. I had mine custom painted but install is not great. It does not fit flush even when pushed firmly into place (like maybe it is a bit distorted /warped. Then when I drive around, the front part comes even further away from the hood (maybe an inch or so). We have tried using some 3M tape & even the Gorilla super grip version, in strips along the front but it is not holding. I have heard some folks ended up gluing theirs in but I'm not sure I'm comfortable with that. What have you guys/gals tried or suggestions? Attached Images __________________

06-05-2018, 03:11 PM	#2
farm rat Drives: 2011 Vistory Red 1LS Join Date: May 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 487	I am of no help, but that looks beautiful if you can get it to work. __________________ The Original Farm Rat 2011 1LS M6 Victory Red Sold 1967 Coupe Green and White 1969 SS 396 Hugger Orange 1969 Z/28 All original White with deluxe interior 1970 RS Blue 1978 Coupe Fugly Green 1978 WS-6 Trans-Am Factory 4 speed 1985 IROC-Z Red

06-05-2018, 04:02 PM	#3
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Thanks. Hopefully I will find a suitable solution. __________________

06-05-2018, 06:44 PM	#4
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Sorry Ruby I don’t have any information but I have to say that your hood liner looks great! Hope you can get everything straightened out. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

06-05-2018, 11:25 PM	#5
BIO-HAZARD INFECTED Drives: 2011 1LT Synergy Green Join Date: May 2011 Location: Upstate PA Posts: 3,226	Hi Ruby , Thats one sweet looking hood liner . Any ways 1st thing did you check the retaining clips before you mounted the liner . Make sure the ridges were all new , no bent or distorted ones . I had one on mine and replaced it . I did a test fit to make sure all the push pins lined up . Then a couple of then didn't catch right , I had to really apply pressure to hear them seat good into the hood . I used a mico fiber cloth to push on . they finally clicked in . I also took some door edge guard trim found at Auto Zone and put around the edge of the liner for a tighter fit and finish look. I hope this helps . the only other thing is to make sure of the brackets holding the push pins are not sitting to high off the liner to make it flush with the hood . You can also contact Joesph he has a lot of tips for installing his parts . Hope this helps . Bio-hazard __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=485533

06-06-2018, 09:27 AM	#6
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Thanks guys. Retainer clips were all fine & lined up well (much easier than my hubbie's did). I was thinking about doing the edge trim. Glad to know it worked out well on yours. __________________

06-06-2018, 10:22 AM	#7
DBHWT Drives: 2013 SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cincinnati / N KY area Posts: 559	Please let us know how this ends up...was considering buying one

06-08-2018, 09:57 AM	#8
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Still don't know what to do. ACS told a friend of mine to put a small amount of caulk on the retaining clips. ACS told me to use an adhesive around the edges. Problem is both of these would be permanent. This was not a cheap mod. What if, my luck, I got a dent in my hood & it needed to be removed to fix the dent? Perplexed. __________________

06-08-2018, 10:10 AM	#9
farm rat Drives: 2011 Vistory Red 1LS Join Date: May 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 487	If it is not flopping around I would do what a poster above did and put some door edge guard around it. __________________ The Original Farm Rat 2011 1LS M6 Victory Red Sold 1967 Coupe Green and White 1969 SS 396 Hugger Orange 1969 Z/28 All original White with deluxe interior 1970 RS Blue 1978 Coupe Fugly Green 1978 WS-6 Trans-Am Factory 4 speed 1985 IROC-Z Red

06-08-2018, 10:08 PM	#10
Jayjellyfish212 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	Ruby - that is awesome looking! I would use a 2 part epoxy to glue it in if your looking for a fastenerless look. You would need an epoxy that will work for the material of the liner and the clearcoat on the inner part of the hood. Clean extremely good with with a50/50 mixture of water and rubbing alcohol on the areas where you will put the epoxy. __________________ Car mods: never enough!

06-08-2018, 10:11 PM	#11
Jayjellyfish212 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	I would not worry about needing to remove it. If that ever needs to be removed I would worry about it if that day ever arrived. Get r done. __________________ Car mods: never enough!

06-11-2018, 11:49 AM	#12
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	That's like saying, "Hum, I think I'll super glue my hand to my face, I won't worry abut getting it off until or unless the need arises". Sorry, too late now. __________________

06-12-2018, 10:20 AM	#13
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Have you thought about using Velcro? __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

06-13-2018, 03:42 PM	#14
davesnever Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Richmond Hill ,Ontario, Canada Posts: 780 View My Garage	Silicone caulking always makes a good adhesive if left long enough to cure and you will have no problem removing it and re-installing it in the future if need be. It just needs more time to dry and cure.