Hood pins first?
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Hood pins first?
Ok, so here's the deal. I have a c/f hood that I want to get painted. I also have the aerocatch hood pins. Simple question, if I'm getting the hood painted and the hood pins installed at 2 different places, should the pins be installed before the painting or after? I have not spoken with either of the people doing this yet as I have not decided definitely on a place yet. Just a quick thought before I go through the process. Does it matter which is first?
My thought is that I should paint it first to prevent any spidering of the c/f and to make the aerocatch pins look clean....is this correct, or should it be reverse, pins first? Any info would be helpful thanks. I know probably seems like a newb question, but there was nothing too specific in searches. Thanks
My thought is that I should paint it first to prevent any spidering of the c/f and to make the aerocatch pins look clean....is this correct, or should it be reverse, pins first? Any info would be helpful thanks. I know probably seems like a newb question, but there was nothing too specific in searches. Thanks
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no, probably wont be tracking....well I dont now at least...but maybe next year...I would just feel more secure with the latch and the pins installed....the last thing I want is to be doing 80 and have it fly up on me...and for the little cost and measure, it seems sensible to be safe
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it is defenietly safe. Now you got it, so better to install it. Many times at the front end collision, the hood can pop up, then you can't see anything. It happends. Besides you will never forget closing the hood right anymore.. Not to mention it is an after market hood..
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yea exactly, like I said for the small amount of work and money it'll take...it's better to be safe....Rob, were you at the rixmag show in Jersey in July by any chance...I think I remember seeing your car there....stock hood with hood pins...?
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no I'm not even a huge fan of c/f, just got a good deal on one, and I'm not painting the whole thing, just parts of it to color match the WW...so it would be paint, and probably a clear coat over that