Advice on painting hood insert

[Ldub]

Oooh...What is adhesion spray? What's the difference between that and primer? Which is best to use on plastic?

Bulldog adhesion promoter is used in place of regular primer on surfaces like plastic & fiberglass (think cladding & insert) to make the paint stick & stay.

It's available in the automotive section of your local Wal-Mart.

[VehiGAZ]

Thank you for the info Ldub!

Is the insert removable and replaceable? I don't want to spray it while it's on the hood.

And yes, they make different finishes of clear-coat.. glossy, matte, etc.

[Ldub]

Is the insert removable and replaceable? I don't want to spray it while it's on the hood.

Yes, carefully remove the insulation blanket from the underside of the hood. It's held on by barbed "christmas tree" fasteners...a removal tool helps (harbor frieght), but any prying type thing with a rag or something to protect the paint will work.

You'll be able to see the nuts that hold the insert from underneath...I believe there are twelve. Be careful not to over tighten when re-installing...I replaced the stock nuts with stainless washers & nylock nuts so I only have to make em' snug & not think about them getting loose.