TempleU_WS6

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Ok so I'm trying to get my faded plastic cowl off to paint it but the plastic tabs are proving hard to remove.

So whats the best way to get them off? They're two parts but neither will budge and I dont want to break them.

Also what would be the best way to paint them? I'm probably going to use a gloss black or maybe a semi-gloss. What do you guys think?

Irish350

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i havent taken mine off so no tips with the clips (although they are just pop clips iirc)

as far as paint goes; i wouldnt
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...restoring.html

crimson_bird

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you have to first remove the wiper arms, which requires a special tool. - https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...acle-cure.html -read pages 3-4 and you should get most of the answers on how to remove it. check post #66, and #72


if you choose to remove and spray it, do NOT use gloss, it is not supposed to be all shiny, and it will not look right, it will look like you painted it. Do it satin, or buy a "trim/molding" paint, those will give you a nice, clean look, like a new factory piece.

I'd suggest thr stuff i used in that thread i linked. its now been almost a year and still looks great. $9 and practically no effort.

Irish350

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i like the heatgun method cause it doesnt leave any margin for error on the prep/paint side.

it does however give ample opportunity to melt the piece.

pick your poison, itll look way better either way

crimson_bird

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or you can use the peanut butter method.