American Car Craft Camaro Hood Panel Supercharged 4Pc 2010-2013 User Manual
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exterior of the hood from weather and engine heat. In order to overcome this we will apply clear 100%
silicone sealant to the center hood section. Apply a golf ball size blob symmetrically into the area. Place
them in four rows of five blobs evenly spaced. Then apply a swipe of the adhesive promoter supplied in
your kit to the factory hoods perimeter area of this center section. Remove the red release liner from the
back of the center panel and then carefully set it into place pressing firmly to set the attachment tape and
also to spread the silicone underneath. This will create an excellent bond and thermal barrier. Remove the
protective liner.
1. You will notice two small recessed areas to the right and left on the hood area closest to the cowl area.
Prepare these two areas by scrubbing them thoroughly with alcohol to remove any and all dirt and
dust. Then swipe the entire area with the adhesive promoter provided.
2. You have been provided with two small hood sections designed to fit into the two recessed areas. To
permanently install them you will need to apply a large pile of 100% clear household silicone directly to
the center of these areas. Pile the silicone high so that you can be sure that the silicone will make good
contact with the small sections. Peel the red release liner from the back of the two small sections and
then press them into place. The attachment tape will hold the two small sections firmly in place as the
silicone sets.
3. You have been provided with a single adhesive promoter snap tube. Use the tube to apply a single
bead of adhesive promoter along the painted edge of the two small sections you just installed. You
have also been provided with two small lengths of chrome trim. Peel the red release liner from the
back of the trim and apply it directly to the paint against the outer edge of the two stainless sections to
finish them.
8. Now that the two small sections have been successfully installed you can proceed.
9. The next large section will be a lot easier to set than the center panel. Apply some silicone directly to the
top area close to the hood latch and any available areas on the hood skin. Then set the large section in
place and center it perfectly. You will notice several holes in the hood panel for the attachment screws.
Peel the protective liner from each of the these areas and then place each screw through the white nylon
cap socket and then pilot the screw directly into the hoods sub frame. Since the sub frame is a very thin
gauge metal, the screws will self-tap right into the sub frame with a moderate pressure from your screw
gun. As you are setting the screws, be careful not to over tighten them as this will cause the hood panel
to distort and may also strip the sub frame. Just a moderate pressure at low speed should work great.
Once you have set all the screws snap on the chrome caps to finish the installation. The simply reattach
the hood and windshield washer fluid supply line. Then remove the protective liner.
American Car Craft LLC
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