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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Cali Cosmos

They won't come off? Why?
I don't know first hand (mine's an 07 and de-stickered), but it's been said that they are more like part of the visor, sort of imprinted or I think it was referred to as "impregnated" into the visor itself.
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Jhouse93
Im not sure why anyone would zip tie there hood down seems like a pain in the ass if you need to get in there...just put a length of hose under there right above the grille that way you can still easily get in without dealin with those zip ties
The zip tie mod uses the zip tie around the hood latches rubber part to take up the slack. It doesn't impede opening the hood in any way.

Originally Posted by Cali Cosmos

They won't come off? Why?
The 2011 stickers are heat sealed to the visor and don't come off. Seems like a lot of work for Chrysler to make sure a set stickers don't come off. Maybe they should focus on water leaks instead ?
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Cali Cosmos
They won't come off? Why?
I second this question...as I've not heard this about the 11's and 12's.
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Jhouse93
Im not sure why anyone would zip tie there hood down seems like a pain in the ass if you need to get in there...just put a length of hose under there right above the grille that way you can still easily get in without dealin with those zip ties
The zip tie is put around the rubber holddown and cinched when the hood is closed (hold down engaged). This way the rubber cannot stretch any more when the hood has pressure applied to pull it up. The hold down still disengages as normal. Think of the zip tie as a limiting strap for the hood hold downs...
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 01:00 PM
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Hey guys / gals.

Read through all roughly 500 posts and wanted to share.

Someone early on asked for the puck lift. I have to admit, I did it. Worked on my 94 back in the day and lasted 10 years. $24 for pucks. $32 for all hardware. Grade 8 bolts and bushings. Pics attached. Took about 2 hours.

Also, I hated the silver on my interior doors. I painted them with a textured Heavy Duty Rustoleum flat black. Love the look so much better inside. Did the inside of the soft top with black fabric paint too. Pics attached. Took about hour a door. 3 coats. Cool part is it dries in 15 mins. Took off all panels but still had to mask some stuff.

Love your thread. "Borrowing" a few more ideas from it!
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by EClass
Hey guys / gals.

Read through all roughly 500 posts and wanted to share.

Someone early on asked for the puck lift. I have to admit, I did it. Worked on my 94 back in the day and lasted 10 years. $24 for pucks. $32 for all hardware. Grade 8 bolts and bushings. Pics attached. Took about 2 hours.

Also, I hated the silver on my interior doors. I painted them with a textured Heavy Duty Rustoleum flat black. Love the look so much better inside. Did the inside of the soft top with black fabric paint too. Pics attached. Took about hour a door. 3 coats. Cool part is it dries in 15 mins. Took off all panels but still had to mask some stuff.

Love your thread. "Borrowing" a few more ideas from it!
Wow!! Good idea with the doors! It looks great!
And also, welcome to the forum!!
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by flyfish29
Like others have said, the "stickers" on the 11 and 12's can't be removed- so the only option is add stickers, add solid black vinyl, or CD holders like I did.
Yes they can... heat them with a hair dryer, then peel them up and off.
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Bosco109
I meant "threw".
ah, how about... through ?!?
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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I'm in love with those doors, I like my Rescue Green too much to do that but it looks amazing! Kudos!
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Bubbacon

Yes they can... heat them with a hair dryer, then peel them up and off.
Have you done this on a 2011 or 2012? Because I have yet to meet anyone who has successfully done this on a 11 or 12. They are not stickers. It is printed directly on the visor. Maybe there is some chemical that would be successful but no has yet to find that chemical or method.
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