Hood Insulation Options
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Racer
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Hood Insulation Options
I have removed the hood from my 77 to allow an upcoming engine swap. The hood has the ugly blanket type of insulation. I have researched on the Forum and it appears that many members have removed the insulation without causing any problems. Since I already have the pins attached to my hood for holding the insulation I am hesitant to cut them off. I would rather install a smooth, clean, thin insulator that could be cut to fit and painted black. Does this type of product exist? Did not find mention of it on the forum or in catalogs?
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
It would have to be custom. I'm looking into doing the same thing and am deciding between leaving it bare...since I don't have pins, and making a thin smooth good looking blanket to insulate the hood a bit.
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Racer
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What type of material could be used for a smooth heat resistant blanket? If no one knows of an appropriate material does this mean that the only options are an ugly fiberglass type blanket or nothing? If that is the case how difficult would it be to remove the pins without damaging the hood?
Racer
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From: Tampa by way of MIAMI! FL
What about the Dynamat hood liner? I've never used one but they seem to be pretty adaptable, cut and stick and all. Here is a link.
http://dynamat.com/products_automotive_hoodliner.html
Just a thought you could also go with a spray on set up like Lizardskin.
http://www.lizardskin.com/index.php
I plan on using lizardskin in a couple of projects here soon, the '65 C-10 and my Blazer also the C3 when I get her.
But when I do the Vette I'm not gonna be worried about authenticity so I will approach things a little different.
http://dynamat.com/products_automotive_hoodliner.html
Just a thought you could also go with a spray on set up like Lizardskin.
http://www.lizardskin.com/index.php
I plan on using lizardskin in a couple of projects here soon, the '65 C-10 and my Blazer also the C3 when I get her.
But when I do the Vette I'm not gonna be worried about authenticity so I will approach things a little different.
Last edited by firefighter; Nov 13, 2007 at 08:50 AM. Reason: add a statement
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Racer
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Now, can anyone tell me how to remove the pins used for holding the hood blanket? They are glued on with an unknown adhesive. How can I get them off without damaging the underside of the hood? I know the liner will cover any mess but I don't want to damage the hood.
Suggestions please.
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Racer
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What solvent can be used without damaging the fiberglass?
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pin removal
I used a hair dryer to get the adhesive soft on mine grabed the pin portion with a pair of pliers and the came right off I used some body shop pre clean to get what was left did a light wet sand and painted
