What would you use to attach a hood pad to the hood?

[stockdad]

I bought a very nice aftermarket hood pad from a guy on Ebay via a mercedesshop member recommendation, but I'm having trouble attaching it. The seller suggested using a 'Liquid Nails' type product, but it didn't even come close to working. So, I'm gonna have to scrape it off and try something else. Plus, it says that it is extremely flammable. Doesn't seem like a smart product to put over a hot engine-even if the hood pad provides a layer.
What would you use?
Thanks.

[kip Foss]

Use the search on this site. There has been reems of discussion on this topic.

[leathermang]

hood pad won't stick...

[dkveuro]

Always now use DAP made by WELDWOOD.

ACE Hardware has it.
32 oz can Contact Cement.
You'll use about half the can.

Use a cheap 2inch paint brush....Follow instruction on can !

The pad should have a notch in the front edge, this is center.
Failing that, mark the point of center with tape or White Out.

FYI......
Wear disposable gloves.
Cover engine bay with old sheet.
Do not apply glue in enclosed space.



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[83mercedes]

I just did this exact job the day before yesterday. I used Ace Hardware Extra Strength Spray Adhesive and sprayed it liberally both on the backside of the pad and on the hood metal. It worked VERY well, unfortunately it is 16.99 a can.
But it's worth it. Just make sure to use it LIBERALLY. Use a respirator if you've got one, that stuff will kill brain cells like nothing. Also, when you're putting it on, press it on one side and then work across, pressing as you go to avoid crinkling it. You'll mess up the bond if you pull it up and press it down again. That pad makes so much difference in heat absorbtion, noise, etc. I had been running w/o one for awhile and the old one was so decayed it was basically nonexistant. The hood even closes with a more satisfying thunk .

[guage]

3M Trim Adhesive 8090 resist's the engine heat.

[stockdad]

Sooooo, Home Depot says there's a 3M '80' and a 3M '90', but not a 3M '8090'.
Could I get a clarification on this product, please?
Thanks.

[stockdad]

Nevermind. I Google'd it and there is a 3M 8090 Super Trim Adhesive. No one around here seems to carry it.

[leathermang]

I got mine at the local O'Reily's... in a small town...
but usually you can find this sort of stuff at a Marine supply store... or Google for the local 3M rep...and ask them for a local store to get it from...

[stockdad]

Thanks leathermang. I just got off the phone with the local crafts shop and they have it in stock! Getting 2 cans tomorrow!

[willrev]

Go to Car Qwest and buy the 3M black adhesive in a tube. I did mine a year ago and it has not budged.


Make sure you have thouroughly cleaned any remnants of old pad and adhesive from hood with a good scraper or brush. I did mine with the shop vac nozzle and the vacuum on. It scraped it clean.

Squeze adhesive on back of pad with pad lying on engine.

Start on one side applying pad to hood and smooth out as you go towards the other side. Don't try to do the entire pad at once.

[BIGRED]

16 penny nails

[S_CLASS_LOVER]

This link shows how to do it right.

http://www.dieselbenz.info/quiet_hood.htm

[charmalu]

Originally Posted by S_CLASS_LOVER

This link shows how to do it right.

http://www.dieselbenz.info/quiet_hood.htm

What? $175.00 to do a hood pad???

click on "parts cost" and his links don`t link to MB Shop. foget him.

Charlie

[dieselnutnj]

Go to your local parts store.. get the 3M brand yellow adhesive glue. Usually used for putting trim on and weatherstripping. Apply a liberal coat to the hoodpad and then work the pad onto the hood. Used that on my 300TD in May, went all over the country in all kinds of heat and cold.. and it is STILL mounted perfectly. This glue is awesome.

Rick