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Has anyone used this product to line the underside of thier hood? It is an aluminized reflective foil with adhesive backing. I purchased this online and just recieved it. It came folded up and has creases in it. I really do'nt want to use it if it will show the creases after I install it. I think it will look good if the creases go away.
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Hi, I dont understand what you mean by "under the hood", why would you want to reflect heat back at the engine from the hood?
I am assuming it will be exposed by the question about lines in the roll......I would NOT put that under your hood for any reason, it is good for under carpet or on the INSIDE of the cockpit.....but my advise, if I am reading this right is to not reflect heat back at the motor. It should be covered by "something".
I am assuming it will be exposed by the question about lines in the roll......I would NOT put that under your hood for any reason, it is good for under carpet or on the INSIDE of the cockpit.....but my advise, if I am reading this right is to not reflect heat back at the motor. It should be covered by "something".
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You may be correct on this, I have'nt thought of it that way. What I meant by "under the hood" is I was going to adhere it to the engine side of the hood to keep the heat from ruining the paint on the hood. But I see what you're saying. It would of be installed backwards if I used it under the hood. Probably not the right product for this application.
Hi, I dont understand what you mean by "under the hood", why would you want to reflect heat back at the engine from the hood?
I am assuming it will be exposed by the question about lines in the roll......I would NOT put that under your hood for any reason, it is good for under carpet or on the INSIDE of the cockpit.....but my advise, if I am reading this right is to not reflect heat back at the motor. It should be covered by "something".
I am assuming it will be exposed by the question about lines in the roll......I would NOT put that under your hood for any reason, it is good for under carpet or on the INSIDE of the cockpit.....but my advise, if I am reading this right is to not reflect heat back at the motor. It should be covered by "something".
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You may be correct on this, I have'nt thought of it that way. What I meant by "under the hood" is I was going to adhere it to the engine side of the hood to keep the heat from ruining the paint on the hood. But I see what you're saying. It would of be installed backwards if I used it under the hood. Probably not the right product for this application.
Has anyone seen hood paint ruined from engine heat when the under hood pad was not installed?
My under hood factory pad was so dirty, that I removed it about 5 years ago. No problems.
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If you insist on using an under hood insulation material, make sure it is flame resistant.
Just after I bought my vette, I had it at a local car show.
Beautiful cloudless sunny day, with the bonnet up.
I was sitting with a group of club mates when I was informed there was smoke coming from my engine bay
Sure enough.
The hood insulation was smouldering.
As it happened, the top of my chrome air filter had a concave centre section which magnified the reflected sunrays into a nice hot spot (just like a magnifying glass) and had burnt a 2" section of the hood lining.
Lesson learnt.
As said before.... underhood lining was for noise, not paint protection.
After installing my L88 scoop, I had the underside painted with a coarse hammertone black paint, similar to what is sprayed under guards, which looks quite effective.
Just after I bought my vette, I had it at a local car show.
Beautiful cloudless sunny day, with the bonnet up.
I was sitting with a group of club mates when I was informed there was smoke coming from my engine bay
Sure enough.
The hood insulation was smouldering.
As it happened, the top of my chrome air filter had a concave centre section which magnified the reflected sunrays into a nice hot spot (just like a magnifying glass) and had burnt a 2" section of the hood lining.
Lesson learnt.
As said before.... underhood lining was for noise, not paint protection.
After installing my L88 scoop, I had the underside painted with a coarse hammertone black paint, similar to what is sprayed under guards, which looks quite effective.
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Thanks for the input. I think i'll just leave it as is. My 69 engine bay looks pretty much like yours.
If you insist on using an under hood insulation material, make sure it is flame resistant.
Just after I bought my vette, I had it at a local car show.
Beautiful cloudless sunny day, with the bonnet up.
I was sitting with a group of club mates when I was informed there was smoke coming from my engine bay
Sure enough.
The hood insulation was smouldering.
As it happened, the top of my chrome air filter had a concave centre section which magnified the reflected sunrays into a nice hot spot (just like a magnifying glass) and had burnt a 2" section of the hood lining.
Lesson learnt.
As said before.... underhood lining was for noise, not paint protection.
After installing my L88 scoop, I had the underside painted with a coarse hammertone black paint, similar to what is sprayed under guards, which looks quite effective.
Just after I bought my vette, I had it at a local car show.
Beautiful cloudless sunny day, with the bonnet up.
I was sitting with a group of club mates when I was informed there was smoke coming from my engine bay
Sure enough.
The hood insulation was smouldering.
As it happened, the top of my chrome air filter had a concave centre section which magnified the reflected sunrays into a nice hot spot (just like a magnifying glass) and had burnt a 2" section of the hood lining.
Lesson learnt.
As said before.... underhood lining was for noise, not paint protection.
After installing my L88 scoop, I had the underside painted with a coarse hammertone black paint, similar to what is sprayed under guards, which looks quite effective.
