hood insert

55chev · 03-03-2022, 01:41 PM

Anyone had the carbon fibre hood insert out,tried removing mine but it seems like its either bonded or glued in?

Mark R · 03-03-2022, 02:14 PM

It has double sided tape on the rear edges. You have to peel it back carefully

PROMETHEUS · 03-03-2022, 09:25 PM

There is also 3 clips on the side closest to the Windshield, along with the double-sided spongy tape. Left/Right and middle. When I reinstalled, I replaced the double-sided tape, but did not pull the covering off of the side that rests against the insert. Makes it easier to remove again, if you have too. IMHO the clips will hold the insert in place. I think GM used the tape as a cushion, rather than an adhesive. I would suggest not to try and remove this in the cold weather, the clips are plastic and could become very brittle.

Here is a link to some great pics of the clips and spongy tape. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...+center+insert

EDFHOBBIES · 03-04-2022, 05:52 AM

heat gun helps a lot w the tape.

george · 03-04-2022, 09:49 AM

Use fishing line and slowly run it behind the hood scope. That will help separate it without body damage. Wear good gloves so that the line does cut your fingers.

55chev · 03-04-2022, 10:51 AM

Thanks for the detailed info guys,perfect!, i know this may sound odd,but the reason for removal,is it just looks black to me,cant really tell its carbon fibre,so im gonna wrap it in 3M Di Noc carbon black wrap.so it actually looks like it should in my opinion.thoughts?

ZED SLED · 03-04-2022, 11:31 AM

They are all carbon fiber. So you'll be wrapping a carbon fiber piece. They are separated as to be exposed and to be painted after manufacture. The exposed are hand selected to have the most perfect straightest weave then clear coated. These are the ones installed as a $600 option. The not so perfect ones are painted and installed as std equipment. Same process they did on the 5th gens

55chev · 03-04-2022, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

They are all carbon fiber. So you'll be wrapping a carbon fiber piece. They are separated as to be exposed and to be painted after manufacture. The exposed are hand selected to have the most perfect straightest weave then clear coated. These are the ones installed as a $600 option. The not so perfect ones are painted and installed as std equipment. Same process they did on the 5th gens

arr i see

SteveV · 03-05-2022, 06:48 PM

Interested to see how well the wrap goes. Can you post pics when you are done?

I too have the black painted insert and wish it were exposed carbon.

The weird thing is that I didn't order my ZL1, I bought it off a dealer lot and it came with the carbon fiber dash on the passenger side. Seems stupid to me that the dealer ordered the optional CF dash, but didn't get the exposed CF hood insert to match.

55chev · 03-06-2022, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveV

Interested to see how well the wrap goes. Can you post pics when you are done?

I too have the black painted insert and wish it were exposed carbon.

The weird thing is that I didn't order my ZL1, I bought it off a dealer lot and it came with the carbon fiber dash on the passenger side. Seems stupid to me that the dealer ordered the optional CF dash, but didn't get the exposed CF hood insert to match.

I will do that!

55chev · 03-15-2022, 01:20 PM

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/attac...1&d=1647368169
Well pleased with the result. Best to use a 3m 1080 or 2080 carbon wrap.

55chev · 03-16-2022, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveV

Interested to see how well the wrap goes. Can you post pics when you are done?

I too have the black painted insert and wish it were exposed carbon.

The weird thing is that I didn't order my ZL1, I bought it off a dealer lot and it came with the carbon fiber dash on the passenger side. Seems stupid to me that the dealer ordered the optional CF dash, but didn't get the exposed CF hood insert to match.

^^^^^

KaMaRow · 03-16-2022, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 55chev

Thanks for the detailed info guys,perfect!, i know this may sound odd,but the reason for removal,is it just looks black to me,cant really tell its carbon fibre,so im gonna wrap it in 3M Di Noc carbon black wrap.so it actually looks like it should in my opinion.thoughts?

just asking but could we see a pic of your hood before? IM getting the carbon fiber hood and from what i saw on internet they do not look anything like black. maybe i missed something was your hood just the carbon flash black? because that is basically just black paint. or was it the actually carbon weave? just trying to understand in my own head here. cause now im thinking my carbon hood will look black LOL

KaMaRow · 03-16-2022, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZED SLED

They are all carbon fiber. So you'll be wrapping a carbon fiber piece. They are separated as to be exposed and to be painted after manufacture. The exposed are hand selected to have the most perfect straightest weave then clear coated. These are the ones installed as a $600 option. The not so perfect ones are painted and installed as std equipment. Same process they did on the 5th gens

wait they are? you sure? I mean technically we could sand our insert down clear coat it and have a carbon hood? i would also like to add WFT Chevy... charging us for something that is already going on the car anyway but you just didint paint it black. wouldn't painting it black and then clear coating it actually be more work for the one that is included free? They dont paint it and charge 600 more... lol

03-03-2022, 01:41 PM	#1
55chev Lamude Racing Engines Drives: 2018 ZL1 Hyper Blue Jennetty tuned Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: LONDON UK Posts: 27	hood insert Anyone had the carbon fibre hood insert out,tried removing mine but it seems like its either bonded or glued in?

03-04-2022, 05:52 AM	#4
EDFHOBBIES Dyno Show Queen LOL Drives: 16 SS & 17 ZL1 Both Yellow Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 4,345 View My Garage	heat gun helps a lot w the tape. __________________ Kong Ported 2650, Crawford Racing Port Injection, Weapon X 112mm Adapter, NW112mm TB, Livernois Ported LT4 Heads, Lingenfelter GT32 stealth cam, Haltech Elite, and Carbon by Trufiber

03-04-2022, 11:31 AM	#7
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,483 View My Garage	They are all carbon fiber. So you'll be wrapping a carbon fiber piece. They are separated as to be exposed and to be painted after manufacture. The exposed are hand selected to have the most perfect straightest weave then clear coated. These are the ones installed as a $600 option. The not so perfect ones are painted and installed as std equipment. Same process they did on the 5th gens __________________

03-05-2022, 06:48 PM	#9
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	Interested to see how well the wrap goes. Can you post pics when you are done? I too have the black painted insert and wish it were exposed carbon. The weird thing is that I didn't order my ZL1, I bought it off a dealer lot and it came with the carbon fiber dash on the passenger side. Seems stupid to me that the dealer ordered the optional CF dash, but didn't get the exposed CF hood insert to match. __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

03-15-2022, 01:20 PM	#11
55chev Lamude Racing Engines Drives: 2018 ZL1 Hyper Blue Jennetty tuned Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: LONDON UK Posts: 27	https://www.camaro6.com/forums/attac...1&d=1647368169 Well pleased with the result. Best to use a 3m 1080 or 2080 carbon wrap. Attached Images

03-03-2022, 02:14 PM	#2
Mark R Drives: 2018 ZL-1 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 951	It has double sided tape on the rear edges. You have to peel it back carefully

03-03-2022, 09:25 PM	#3
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	There is also 3 clips on the side closest to the Windshield, along with the double-sided spongy tape. Left/Right and middle. When I reinstalled, I replaced the double-sided tape, but did not pull the covering off of the side that rests against the insert. Makes it easier to remove again, if you have too. IMHO the clips will hold the insert in place. I think GM used the tape as a cushion, rather than an adhesive. I would suggest not to try and remove this in the cold weather, the clips are plastic and could become very brittle. Here is a link to some great pics of the clips and spongy tape. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...+center+insert

03-04-2022, 09:49 AM	#5
george ZL1 Driver Drives: Camaro ZL1 & BMW M3/E92 Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA Posts: 498	Use fishing line and slowly run it behind the hood scope. That will help separate it without body damage. Wear good gloves so that the line does cut your fingers.

03-04-2022, 10:51 AM	#6
55chev Lamude Racing Engines Drives: 2018 ZL1 Hyper Blue Jennetty tuned Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: LONDON UK Posts: 27	Thanks for the detailed info guys,perfect!, i know this may sound odd,but the reason for removal,is it just looks black to me,cant really tell its carbon fibre,so im gonna wrap it in 3M Di Noc carbon black wrap.so it actually looks like it should in my opinion.thoughts?

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