Mechanic98

I'm very familiar with 98-02 sail panel bubbling / pealing issue and know the only way to repair this is to replace the sail panel .
How about 98-02 SLP SS hoods . I read a couple post online that the hoods had a similar problem .
Anyone found any cures yet ? Any way to stop bubbles from reoccurring ?
I'm at the point that I have my hood stripped ( no chemicals used ) .
Trying to figure whats the next step (if any ) before primer and paint .
Ive stripped , sanded with 180 grit . Plan on leaving the hood sit in the sun for a week or two to let any moisture out . Spray with epoxy primer .

Would it be better to just replace the hood . I do have another Aftermarket SS thats ready for paint but rather use the SLP

In the pictures you can see a black line on the front edge of the hood where is the same exact spot that the paint was bubbling .Even on the under side of the hood in the same place .
Any advice would be greatly appreciated . Thanks in advance

joeformula

iTrader: (11)

I haven't heard of this?

Fabian

iTrader: (5)

I've also never heard of this. I would assume WS6 owners would have the same issues right? I imagine GM would have used the same type of fiberglass and paint. Same with Corvettes. This is interesting, do you have links?

50th edition

I've known about the sail panels having this problem back when I had a WS6. First time hearing about the SLP hood though.

Mechanic98

I did a google search " SLP SS hood bubbling " and came up with many results .Some people had the same problem with spoilers .I'm not 100% sure but I believe the SLP components (hoods , spoilers & etc.) weren't made by GM they were products of SLP or their supplier .

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

The SS and WS6 hoods were not painted by GM. SS hood and conversion was done at an SLP facility. WS6 was not an SLP product during the LS1 years, these hoods were painted/installed by ASC.

The paint issues on the SS pieces are not related to the sail panel issues.

jlcustomz

With any such issue , I'd sand down to bare fiberglass & spray a few coats of epoxy primer first, such as SPI.

MasterV8

iTrader: (7)

I have the same problem, posted about it a while back. My bubbles are along where the headlights are and a couple of small ones at the front!

I've considered getting it stripped & repainted but don't know if they'll come back.

Aaron23

Like the others have said, go with epoxy primer. If you have the time, let it dry for couple weeks to see if any bubbling occurs. If nothing, scuff with gray scotch-brite and shoot some base/clear.

Fabian

iTrader: (5)

I thought about that after I posted. But then realized I've never heard issues with SLP Firehawks either. I dunno :/