Help with Cascadia hood hinge brackets.

With the hood removed.

Using a torch, heat the part of the bracket that is attached to the hood. At 350°F (175°C) the adhesive will become soft. Pry the bracket loose from the hood.

While the adhesive is still soft, scrape it off the hood.

Clean the bonding surfaces with 3MTM General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner.

Inspect the area closely to be sure all adhesive, dirt, water, grease, and oils are removed.

Scuff the bonding surfaces of the hood and the pivot bracket with 80-grit sandpaper.

Blow off the sanding residue with clean compressed air.

Do not wipe with solvent.

Use 3M Automix 8273 to glue the hinge back in place.

NOTE: When dispensing 3M Automix two-part adhesives, the first few inches to come from the cartridge will be discolored; discard this adhesive.

Apply the adhesive when a continuous bead of uniform size and color are produced.

Position the pivot bracket in place, using the cap screws (if equipped) or dowels through the holes to locate the bracket accurately.

Tighten the cap screws (if equipped) or use
clamps to secure the bracket against the hood until the adhesive has hardened.

NOTE: When clamping parts together, there should be a gap between the parts for the adhesive to bond properly.

The spacing of the gap should be about the thickness of a paper clip. If necessary, use paper clips as spacers at several places to act as spacers.

If clamps were used, let the adhesive dry, as
specified in the adhesive instructions, before removing the clamps.

 

You're heating the adhesive and the bracket, not the fiberglass.

Fiberglass doesn't melt, it burns

That's the official procedure to R&R the hinges.

 

You're welcome, I'm glad that it worked out for you.

 

And for someone that is not that handy, can i take it to a body shop?

 

Yes you can, just make sure they are familiar with working on the products involved.

 

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