[Duane G]

I am going to be asking a lot of questions over the next few months(or longer) so bare with me. What is the best method for removing the old hood decals? I have most of it sanded and ready to try repair a chip and crack on the front edge. Just have found an easy way the get the decals off. Tried sanding but a new set was laid over the originals.

 

[Kster526]

A heat gun will loosen them up.I always remove before and sanding is done. Sanding increases the difficulty in removing them. Then I will use a rag and lacquer thinner which will loosen it up and then you can lightly scrape off the remaining glue with a razor blade scraper (careful not to gouge into the fiberglass take your time). Then continue to wipe over until gone.   WD-40 works good also but creates fish eyes in the paint so you may want to stay away from that. Good luck, if you get a chance keep us posted with some pics of the progress.

 

[johndeereelfman]

Brake cleaner will also loosen the decals. As Kyle said, once the decals are soft, I use a razor blade window scraper to peel them off.  When the decals are completely removed, make sure you roughen up the areas real good with sandpaper so that you remove all residue from the fiberglass before painting. 

 

[Duane G]

Thanks I give it a try!

 

[Duane G]

Well after of hours of tedious scraping with a razor blade I finally got all the old decals off. Going try to repair a bad place where I hit a tree years ago this week.

 

[johndeereelfman]

Ah, fiberglass work. Good Luck to you my Friend! Just be sure to wear long sleeves or cover your arms with lots of baby powder. It will help with keeping the fiberglass from getting into your pores!  

 

[Kster526]

Good luck , take your time. It looks worse than it is as you have some there to start with. If it were a hole thru and thru it would be worse. Are you using resin or tiger hair for the repair?

 

[Duane G]

I am going to use a resin repair kit. I think it's a 3m product.

 

[Kster526]

Probably then go over with the Tiger hair then a light coat light filler . 

 

[ford4wd08]

I need to repair my hood as well. Are there any recommendations on what to use? I have material missing out on the end of my hood, basically through holes. Trying not to thread jack!!

 

[Kster526]

Post a pic if you can so we can look at how bad it is. Sounds like a resin and or epoxy repair if it's a hole. 

 

[ford4wd08]

Post a pic if you can so we can look at how bad it is. Sounds like a resin and or epoxy repair if it's a hole.

as requested. Holes missing and it's cracked in the middle.

 

[Duane G]

Well first attempt so so. I won't say a complete failure but it was not a success either. I am learning this all on the fly, most of which I have never attempted. I keep on giving it my best. I just want to get it back running and keep it in the family. Lots of good memories with this 110.

 

[johndeereelfman]

Don't be so hard on yourself Duane, I think that looks pretty darn good for a first timer! I'd let you repair my hoods, and I'm pretty fussy! 

 

[Duane G]

Been a while since last update. I have been slowly working and making some progress. Got the hood finished. Turned out ok for me. It's not going to win any awards but for my first try I am happy. I am not very good with bondo.

 

[Kster526]

Looks great and if you don't point it out nobody but you will ever notice it . I'm sure it won't be your last.