How to paint a model a hood?

AzHank

AzHank

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How do you paint the hood? Take the pins out and paint each section separate or keep it all together and paint it? I ask because I'm thinking if you take it apart you wont be able to get the pins back in because paint will get inside where the pins go in. If you leave it together when you open and close the paint around the hinge pins will chip off???
 
Take it apart(not always easy) to paint. Then hang it and stabilize. At least that is what is do. Try to get the center rod (hollow) out undamamged if you can.
Must not have need body work or you would have already had it apart.
 
hello
there is a youtube video showing how to remove the pins with a drill i did it with mine and had the pins out in about 15 mins i do not know how to put link in but look up removing model a hood pins then i do not know the size but you can get a smaller rod that fit snug insert it and have little paint in hing holes and a way to hang it
kevin
1930 model a tudor
1923 model t roadster p/u
 
I painted mine all apart. I thought the paint buildup would give me trouble on reassembly, but it didn't. The biggest hassle was the panels flopping around while I put the rods back in. I also bought some new stainless rods from one of the Model A supply houses.
 
I took mine apart and put a couple coats on both sides, then assembled it and set it over some saw horses and squirted a couple more coats.
 
Thanks. Forgot to mention mine is a new hood it doesn't need any body work and has the stainless pins. From Rootlieb
 
SkipShift said:
I'll be painting my hood so I found the video. The drill looks like the best way to remove. I think install after paint might go easier if you re insert the rod while hood is still apart then remove and insert again with hinge together.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjKIv79dL-0
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Wow thanks that helps. I don't know why I didn't even think of YouTube. It also linked me to some vids, on the install of the fenders and running boards.
 
In using the drill method WATCH OUT for a rod end that is "bent" a little.

I used the drill method and had some trouble getting the rod backing out. A ledge had worn on the rod at the area of the last tab.

So I kept at it not realizing what the issue holding the rod in place was.

I could see the last tab wiggling a bit as the drill spun - and then I saw (too late) the tab fatigue and break off and spin around following the rod.

Dern.

Right now that hood is minus the last tab. Not too evident unless you compare it hood by hood with another nearby. It might be a difficult fix with a MIG welder as the material is fairly thin.

So be careful out there.

Joe K
 
When I pint mine, I paint the back side first. Then mask the backsides and paint the front sides. This way, fussy overspray won't get on the front sides.
 
A trick using the drill to remove the hood rods. Find a drill bit or a piece of rod that will fit inside of the hollow centre rod (leave the drill bit sticking out about 1/8")and then clamp the drill over the rod, use some light oil on the rod and slowly pull the rod out while the drill is turning. This works really slick. I like to paint the panels in two steps if I can. Paint the inside first and let it dry for a day. Then mask it up and spray the outside. Making sure to sand the overspray off before coating the outside. I found this way I have less change to dropping a panel or banging into it or what ever nasty thing can happen when your painting!!!! The Old Tinbasher
 
I use hardwood dowels for hinge pins. Soak them in linseed oil first. NO squeek, NO rusting, & they're plenty STRONG! (AND they're CHEEP!)
Bill W.
 
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