American Car Craft Corvette Hood Panel Polished with C6 Crossed Flags & Corvette Script 2Pc 2005-2013 C6 - Manual (Page 3)

inserts to attach to. NOTE: The adhesive promoter is to be applied to this 1’’
border only and not to the larger main surface areas.
4. Although each of the two panels come to you pre shaped for installation you
will need to set each panel in place to check the overall fit and make any
adjustments by hand so that they conform to their positions nicely without having
to force them. This will eliminate any possibility of the panels popping out of
place long term. PLEASE NOTE: Metal will not bend out of place by itself so if it
is properly formed and installed it will remain in place permanently.
5. Now that you have each of the panels nicely shaped to the insets you may begin
to finish installing them. You will notice that each of the two panel inserts contain
attachment tape along the outer edge and a series of “X” marks at the center.
Starting with the larger panel peel the red release liner from the attachment tape at
the outer edge, then apply about a golf ball sized dab of clear 100% silicone
adhesive provided to each of the “X” marks. With the help of a friend carefully
place the insert into position and press firmly along the perimeter to set it to the
hood. This attachment system has been formulated to allow the attachment tape to
secure each of the two panels in place well enough to allow the silicone to set.
The attachment tape alone is NOT sufficient enough to permanently secure the
panels by itself but works in unison with the silicone to provide a reliable bond
and permanent attachment. Allow the silicone to permanently bond the panel as it
is left in position at least overnight and if possible for twenty four hours for a
complete cure.
You have been supplied with several self stick plastic segments. Use these
segments to aid in the securing of the panels in any areas that may seem to need a
little help keeping in place. Once the panel is cured the next day, simply remove
the segments and the clear protective liner from both panels.
7. ADVANCED INSTALLATION
TECHNIQUE………………………..
Although removing the hood is not necessary this simple step offers
some advantages. The first most significant advantage is that with the
hood face down on a protected surface the panels can be weighted
down into the hood thusly creating valuable clearance space between
the hood panel and the engine. Should you elect to perform this type
of installation follow these few steps.
REMOVE HOOD:
1. It is important to mark the four hood bolts to the hinges by circling them with a
silver marker.
This will allow you to replace the hood with out the tedious task of adjusting its