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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 08:38 AM
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Hood Structure/Skin Separation

I noticed that I have a slight high side on the driverside of my hood. All seems look good except for in the middle of the fender on the driverside. Investigating the problem, I found that the structure and skin of the hood are separated. From the factory it looks like they use some type of glue to attach the two. I'm not sure if this is the problem but I have found several places that are separated. Has anyone else found this problem? What did you do to reglue the two together? Any thoughts on the high side near the fender?

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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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I have the same problem on the drivers side. everything lines up ok but the drivers side lip where itn meets up with the fender is raised a little bit. no problems anywhere else
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 07:34 PM
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I think this was a recall.... not exactly sure
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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Got pictures? Hood skin is hemmed, bent over the inner structure and sealed with a semi flexible glue. I can't see how it could seperate unless the edge of the hem has cracked. If thats the case, you would have to weld the crack up, or get a new hood.
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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mine is ok as fare as seperation goes. no problem there. mine is just raised on the drivers side a little. I checked the mounting areas and everything is ok.
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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I had checked the seam from front to back and there were no cracks. Just separated support from skin. What kind of glue should I use to reattach the skin?
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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Seam sealer would be the best, I think. You can get it at some of those auto part places and auto paint shops.
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