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VChula · 01-04-2018, 09:49 PM

A couple of months ago, my 2014 ZL1 was vandalized.

One of the scratch victims was the hood insert.

In order to get an acceptable repaint, the insert must be disassembled to remove the water deflector and the 4 vent inserts.
That part isn't really an issue.

The real issue is putting it back together after the repaint.

I have reached out to the actual assembler of the hood insert (TransGlobal LLC) to ask what adhesive was used to bond the Valox type 732E water deflector and the 4 Nylon type 8233G vent inserts to the carbon fiber. (materials were obtained from this link: http://www.plastics.gl/automotive/cool-runnings/ )

To date, I have not received a response.

Would anyone here happen to know what adhesive needs to be used for the reassembly?

gmgdave · 01-04-2018, 10:03 PM

actually a good body shop would tell you that it is a non-serviceable part according to GM and should be replaced.

VChula · 01-04-2018, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gmgdave

actually a good body shop would tell you that it is a non-serviceable part according to GM and should be replaced.

My insurance company will definitely not go for that option.

Besides, I want to change the color of the insert.

gmgdave · 01-05-2018, 12:03 AM

Here is the thing, if it says non-serviceable part they have to replace it. That happened to me with chips due to road debris and it was replaced. No questions.

HDRDTD · 01-05-2018, 02:41 AM

It's not clear if the OP has a stock insert or an aftermarket one, plus, he doesn't specifiy if his insert is the exposed carbon fiber one or the painted one.

It sound to be that he has the painted version.

VChula · 01-05-2018, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

It's not clear if the OP has a stock insert or an aftermarket one, plus, he doesn't specifiy if his insert is the exposed carbon fiber one or the painted one.

It sound to be that he has the painted version.

You are correct, I do have the stock painted insert.

The insert was scratched in only a couple of areas - mostly towards the rear.

Because I want to change the insert color, I want to first disassemble the unit.

The company that originally assembled the inserts has responded to my inquiry about the adhesive and will have an answer to me next week.

01-04-2018, 09:49 PM	#1
VChula SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 1996 Z28 SS & 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 799	Hood Insert Question... A couple of months ago, my 2014 ZL1 was vandalized. One of the scratch victims was the hood insert. In order to get an acceptable repaint, the insert must be disassembled to remove the water deflector and the 4 vent inserts. That part isn't really an issue. The real issue is putting it back together after the repaint. I have reached out to the actual assembler of the hood insert (TransGlobal LLC) to ask what adhesive was used to bond the Valox type 732E water deflector and the 4 Nylon type 8233G vent inserts to the carbon fiber. (materials were obtained from this link: http://www.plastics.gl/automotive/cool-runnings/ ) To date, I have not received a response. Would anyone here happen to know what adhesive needs to be used for the reassembly? __________________ Vance Chula - 1996 Camaro Z28 SS #1688 2014 Camaro ZL1 Coupe #1956

01-04-2018, 10:03 PM	#2
gmgdave Drives: 12 ZL1 & 08 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ocean Shores, WA Posts: 406	actually a good body shop would tell you that it is a non-serviceable part according to GM and should be replaced. __________________ 2012 ZL1 - #413 - IOM - Mods; Exhaust Commander. GMG Third Brake Light Pulsar, Tinted Windows, color matched Engine cover, ZL1 Floor Mats

01-05-2018, 12:03 AM	#4
gmgdave Drives: 12 ZL1 & 08 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ocean Shores, WA Posts: 406	Here is the thing, if it says non-serviceable part they have to replace it. That happened to me with chips due to road debris and it was replaced. No questions. __________________ 2012 ZL1 - #413 - IOM - Mods; Exhaust Commander. GMG Third Brake Light Pulsar, Tinted Windows, color matched Engine cover, ZL1 Floor Mats

01-05-2018, 02:41 AM	#5
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	It's not clear if the OP has a stock insert or an aftermarket one, plus, he doesn't specifiy if his insert is the exposed carbon fiber one or the painted one. It sound to be that he has the painted version.