DOES NOT INCLUDE HOOD PAD --- This special glue is not easy to find and the price has recently fluctuated drastically since 2021.This kit includes what you will need to successfully install a new foam hood pad in your older Mercedes. By successful, we mean getting in on straight and having it stay in place for the life of the pad! If you think it is a no-brainer, think again. We have seen way too many hood pads installed improperly. This kit includes one quart of special contact cement ideally suited for bonding foam hood pads to steel or aluminum hoods. Kent's video instructions are included with this kit free of charge to make sure you do use it correctly.
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The kit also includes two throw-away application brushes, a thin plastic drop cloth, one pair of nitrile gloves, and one plastic scraper to help you scrape the old pad and glue off the inside of your hood without scratching the surface.
We do not currently sell hood pads. They are readily available from many sources online. Just do a Google search for "hood pad Mercedes xxx" with your chassis #.
Preparation is important, but you do not need to clean every trace of old glue off the hood. The plastic scraper prevents scratching the paint (which could cause future rust under the new pad). Use it to clean all traces of the old pad off the hood before applying the glue.
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How to Properly Install a Foam Hood Pad - On Demand Video
If you are interested to see how easy it is to install a new hood pad, this video will let you see Kent demonstrate the process step-by-step. If you have purchased one of our hood pad kits, then this video can help you get your new pad lined up and installed properly.