twinpigs

I replaced my 1966 hood several years ago and bought Drake FORD hood pin letters. Never had the nerve to drill the pin holes. I recently bought Drake FORD hood adhesive letters. Anyone have experience with the adhesive type?? Do they stick well? I found a good article on letter position so I think I can install them properly. Just don't want them to fall off and take paint with them. Ideas??

69mach1377

Surface prep and cleaning is important for things like that. Did they come with cleaning pads?

twinpigs

Letters did not come with any surface prep stuff. And the surface area of the letters is actually pretty small. Do you think cleaning with a dry soft rag followed by lighter fluid on the rag is OK. If not, what do you recommend??

69mach1377

Ammonia based windex (paper towel ok), followed by rubbing alcohol on lintless cloth.

twinpigs

Great....I can do that. Thanks for the advice

twinpigs

I installed the letters today and they look great. Prepped as you recommended and used blue painters tape to mark the precise locations. They seemed to adhere well and I didn't have to do any adjustments so they are stuck as good as possible. Took it out for a spin and they didn't blow off @ ~70mph!

69mach1377

How about a pic?

twinpigs

OK...here ya go. I have had this Mustang since ~1985 or so. My dad bought the black one new in 1965....would love to find it now!

twinpigs

Oops...forgot this one. Thats all folks.....

69mach1377

Came out good. They didn't have MUSTANG letters on the trunk also? My 69 does.