hood insulation
Melting Slicks
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From: Doha
St. Jude Donor '08
I don't think the heat was the cause, its most likely the refrigerant oil thrown by your compressor's front seal to the under-side of your hood, which will then be soaked inside and will cause paint problems. This is a VERY common problem with the A5 compressors and vettes.
Pro
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: PA
Yep, it's only for sound deading. Oh, and getting filthy dirty and looking like crap. I believe in taking them off any car I've ever owned and I've had a lot. The engine compartment is a pretty hot place, I take them off thinking the engine compartment will stay a little cooler. I don't like hood insulation for this reason, trapping heat. I've never had the paint foul. Man, think of how the sun heats your paint up.
Racer
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From: Pittsfield, Ohio
While I had my engine out and the hood off I gutted mine and feathered out where the retainer tabs were glued, then shot it out in Flat black. Looks great and gave me the extra 1/2" I wanted for the air filter retainer. If it was for noise, I couldn't tell a difference.I have hooker sidepipes though..
Safety Car
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I don't think the heat was the cause, its most likely the refrigerant oil thrown by your compressor's front seal to the under-side of your hood, which will then be soaked inside and will cause paint problems. This is a VERY common problem with the A5 compressors and vettes.
Im not trying to steal your thread!
Miles
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Safety Car
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While I had my engine out and the hood off I gutted mine and feathered out where the retainer tabs were glued, then shot it out in Flat black. Looks great and gave me the extra 1/2" I wanted for the air filter retainer. If it was for noise, I couldn't tell a difference.I have hooker sidepipes though..
Miles
