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2010-2014 GT500 - How can I paint the Heat Extractor, Hood Insert?
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<blockquote data-quote="crjackson" data-source="post: 16371537" data-attributes="member: 197502"><p>So this is my first post here on SVT. I've asked in other Fora with no reply so I thought I'd ask here.</p><p></p><p>My 2014 GT was recently damaged from a Tree-Fall (Tornado damage) and is being released from the Ford Body Shop today. The hood was replaced with a GT500 donor hood by one of the kind hearted techs. The hood was treated to a new coat of matching black paint/clear, and a new hood liner. However, it looks kind of blah... The heat extractor insert is very oxidized and chalky, and looks shabby in the middle of all that beautiful new paint.</p><p></p><p>The dealer was going to prep/paint it to match the hood but then backed out. He said the shop has to supply a lifetime warranty on paint repairs, and Ford doesn't offer the part as a painted item. Therefore, the shop can't warranty the work, and can't paint the item.</p><p></p><p>I've ordered a new replacement already, and I'll install it when it gets here. However, I know that this part too, will oxidize fairly quickly and look like crap.</p><p></p><p>Now for the question and plea for help...</p><p></p><p>I want this part painted to match my hood (the new part). I've seen a couple of non-specific videos on painting ABS auto parts, but I can't find anything that points to specific products to use.. I.E. Proper grit sandpaper, plastic primer(s), base coat, clear coat.</p><p></p><p>Has anyone here painted their Heat Extractor Insert, and if yes, could you please help with some of those specifics?</p><p></p><p>Thanks...</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1627665[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="crjackson, post: 16371537, member: 197502"] So this is my first post here on SVT. I've asked in other Fora with no reply so I thought I'd ask here. My 2014 GT was recently damaged from a Tree-Fall (Tornado damage) and is being released from the Ford Body Shop today. The hood was replaced with a GT500 donor hood by one of the kind hearted techs. The hood was treated to a new coat of matching black paint/clear, and a new hood liner. However, it looks kind of blah... The heat extractor insert is very oxidized and chalky, and looks shabby in the middle of all that beautiful new paint. The dealer was going to prep/paint it to match the hood but then backed out. He said the shop has to supply a lifetime warranty on paint repairs, and Ford doesn't offer the part as a painted item. Therefore, the shop can't warranty the work, and can't paint the item. I've ordered a new replacement already, and I'll install it when it gets here. However, I know that this part too, will oxidize fairly quickly and look like crap. Now for the question and plea for help... I want this part painted to match my hood (the new part). I've seen a couple of non-specific videos on painting ABS auto parts, but I can't find anything that points to specific products to use.. I.E. Proper grit sandpaper, plastic primer(s), base coat, clear coat. Has anyone here painted their Heat Extractor Insert, and if yes, could you please help with some of those specifics? Thanks... [ATTACH=full]1627665[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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