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Paint peel on center hood scoop insert

Old Mar 25, 2018, 01:35 PM
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Bumping an old thread. Anyone have luck getting this warrantied? Hood vent is missing paint too and one dealer denied me on it. Mitsubishi dealers aren't all that common anymore.
Old Mar 25, 2018, 05:34 PM
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I ended up just buying a can of black plastidip to fix mine. Much cheaper than buying a carbon fiber replacement, even though I would have preferred that option. Turned out better than I expected and matches the other black vents giving a nice contrast on apex silver.
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Old Mar 26, 2018, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Awhiddon81
I ended up just buying a can of black plastidip to fix mine. Much cheaper than buying a carbon fiber replacement, even though I would have preferred that option. Turned out better than I expected and matches the other black vents giving a nice contrast on apex silver.
Thanks. I think I want something a bit more permanent.
Old Mar 26, 2018, 01:40 PM
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Anyone know if I can drive around with the center scoop removed? Wanted to get it painted, and still drive the Evo. Bad idea?
Old Mar 27, 2018, 06:17 AM
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The same thing is happening to 2015 MR..... however its WW so i dont ever notice it
Old Mar 27, 2018, 07:25 PM
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Anyone know if I can drive without the hood vent installed on my car? Or will I run the risk of blowing the welds on my intake? Come on!
Old Mar 28, 2018, 05:22 AM
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Captain, if you pull the scoop, you'll see that the under-hood sound deadener/insulation will be exposed. It's probably not the best to drive around with it getting pushed down / stressed or getting soaking wet if it rains. If you take that off as well, I would think you should be ok for a little while.
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