Hood insert stability

[CrnCnn]

Depending on what you want to do, you could also quite easily just paint the hood insert without removing it. You would just need to do a thorough masking job to protect the rest of the truck.

Bart

I think this is the route I will take. I am not sure if i need to sand it down any or just use some prep stuff.

My work schedule will be changing soon so i will have more days off to complete some projects.

[nfpgasmask]

Yeah, I don't remember your insert having a bad crack, did it? Maybe a little 1000 grit sand paper and a good post sanding cleaning is all you will need.

Bart

I think this is the route I will take. I am not sure if i need to sand it down any or just use some prep stuff.

My work schedule will be changing soon so i will have more days off to complete some projects.

[CrnCnn]

Yeah, I don't remember your insert having a bad crack, did it? Maybe a little 1000 grit sand paper and a good post sanding cleaning is all you will need.

Bart

It isn’t horrible by any means, just wanted to put the question out there, in case some one new something before I consider removing it. I do want to get that Bondo junk off there since it looks gross. I will have a Headlight buffing and a paint cladding/hood insert weekend and want to be as prepared as possible.

Now to highjack my own thread. (Is that possible?)

Does anyone know about other ISUZU steering wheels that will interchange on our column? Mine is super dry and severely cracked/cracking/peeling. Eventually I would like to replace it. Any suggestions?

[Chopper]

Is keeping the airbag an issue for you? If not, you have tons of options.

[CrnCnn]

Is keeping the airbag an issue for you? If not, you have tons of options.

Well not for me, but if my wife drives I'd like something there. HMMM, now if I take that out i can tell her that she cant drive....Its not safe.

[Ascinder]

Is keeping the airbag an issue for you? If not, you have tons of options.
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Pillow + Duct tape= problem solved

[IndianaVX]

CrnCnn,
im not sure what product you used on your hood insert, (i seem to remeber someone using something like "thinned down tar" cant remember if it was you) anyway, if it is just the shine up kinda stuff back to black, or ice, armor all, then i would be sure to use paint prep wax and ________ remover. (its late, and cant remember the second word...lol) but most autozone, walmart, napa, etc has it in their paint sections. this would remove any residue from "shining" products. someone might chime in, but im pretty sure it would be fine on the insert. after using it, then sand and whatnot, then clean agaiin with the paint prep stuff. now youre ready for a good bond for your primer......
NOW, if its the thin tar product, then i would test a small area first. the paint prep is pretty serious stuff and would probably cut through it....

im thinking the same thing about fixing my crack (lol) and painting my insert to cover it up. probably use a satin, or flat....probably satin, black paint.

david