TexasKnucklehead
Jedi Knight
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So I have my freshly painted TR3, and noticed that when the hood opens, or closes, it may rub on one side or the other depending on how it happens to flex around whilst moving. The rub occurs between the edge of the hood, and the fender beading at either end, either side. Once the hood is down (or up) and latched, there is a small gap. Anyway, I noticed, because I had a small chip on the right side edge of the hood, and thought it was only going to get worse. I suppose I could loosen the 28 bolts that hold each fender in place, shim out the apron to fender, and pull the fenders out a little, then re-adjust the door gaps... but instead I employed a sticker.
I went to one of those places that "wrap" cars in advertisements. They use a clear tape; 3M "Scotchcal marking film" over their artwork to protect it. It's not cheap but I got some, cut the shape and installed it across the edge and bottom of the hood. This way when the hood rubs against the beading, it doesn't rub against the paint, because it rubs against the sticker. It is so clear, I can't see it in person, let alone the picture. I can't even feel the difference betwen it and clear-coat.
Does this sound like a good idea, or bad? My gaps look good, but I hated to think about all those paint chips.
I went to one of those places that "wrap" cars in advertisements. They use a clear tape; 3M "Scotchcal marking film" over their artwork to protect it. It's not cheap but I got some, cut the shape and installed it across the edge and bottom of the hood. This way when the hood rubs against the beading, it doesn't rub against the paint, because it rubs against the sticker. It is so clear, I can't see it in person, let alone the picture. I can't even feel the difference betwen it and clear-coat.
Does this sound like a good idea, or bad? My gaps look good, but I hated to think about all those paint chips.