Re: Hood Foam

[Jan Folkson <jfolkson@optonline.net>]

Hey Toby,

I actually got it at the VW dealership.  I'll look later and see if I can
find a product code or something else to identify it.

- Jan Folkson   
    
'86 16V            
'99 Passat 1.8T  
'00 Beetle GLX 1.8T
 

> From: Toby Reed <root@porknet.fdns.net>
> Date: Sun, 7 May 2000 23:01:01 -0700 (PDT)
> To: Jan Folkson <jfolkson@optonline.net>
> Subject: Re: Hood Foam
> 
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I know this is an ancient message but I'm now working on taking my foam
> off and I'm curious about this 3M adhesive and grease remover stuff. Where
> did you find it? I've looked at several different stores with no luck.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> -Toby
> 
> --
> '87 16v
> 
> On Sun, 12 Sep 1999, Jan Folkson wrote:
> 
>> Hi All,
>> 
>> I found a method to getting that foam and adhesive from the underside of the
>> hood.  3M makes an adhesive and grease remover that works like magic.  My
>> guy from VW gave me a can and I did half of my hood in about 3 hours
>> yesterday without having to remove the hood.  I just pulled the foam (it
>> practically fell off on its own), then sprayed this stuff on the glue (it's
>> an aerosol), and scraped it with a plastic putty knife.  Then I hit it with
>> some wax for good measure.  This 3M stuff also cleaned years of
>> discoloration from the inside of the hood as well and it wont harm the paint
>> (as long as it's not lacquer).  Today I tackle the rest :\
>> 
>> 
>> - Jan Folkson
>> 
>> '86 16V
>> '99 Passat 1.8T
>> 
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