Silver Hood Crest Install = Maddening?
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I have been messing with my new silver hood crest for 2+ hours now and my patience is officially shot. I have used the soak in boiling water bit and it still won't stay put around the edges...anyone else used a silver crest from DPS?
Any further pointers would be appreciated!
Greg
Any further pointers would be appreciated!
Greg
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Try soaking the gasket in lacquer thinner for a few minutes...dry with a paper towel, then wipe with your favorite protectant on both sides. The thinner causes the rubber to expand just enough to fit properly.
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Just as hard with the stock gold crest. What worked for me was heating it, tacking a corner with superglue and pulling to get most of the gasket around the crest. Then mount on your hood, lightly tighten the speed nuts and then use a big round toothpick or dental type tool to get the lip of the gasket over the edge of the crest. Then tighten the nuts. It's still hard and took me a solid hour.
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Has anyone just filled in the holes and gone crest-less? I think it would be a great look, especially as our cars are so unique. Who needs a logo when the design is so complete? Low key rocks. Just a thought...
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Originally Posted by 993polarsilver
Has anyone just filled in the holes and gone crest-less? I think it would be a great look, especially as our cars are so unique. Who needs a logo when the design is so complete? Low key rocks. Just a thought...
http://mashaw.net/GalleryPages/Gallery993.html
Of course it looks best on white..
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I got so frustrated trying to mount mine that I gave up on the factory gasket and just used a flat 1/16" rubber for the gasket. There has to be a better/easier way to do this.
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Originally Posted by 993polarsilver
Has anyone just filled in the holes and gone crest-less? I think it would be a great look, especially as our cars are so unique. Who needs a logo when the design is so complete? Low key rocks. Just a thought...
Greg H.