Bonehead question #276...
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Burning Brakes
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Bonehead question #276...
I know this is a stupid one but...
When I go to car shows in the summer, very often I'll see that guys who have their hood open will cover the air cleaner with a towel or rag. Why is this?
:cheers:
Tom
When I go to car shows in the summer, very often I'll see that guys who have their hood open will cover the air cleaner with a towel or rag. Why is this?
:cheers:
Tom
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St. Jude Donor '09
Re: Bonehead question #276... (trw)
I've heard that with very shiney chrome air cleaners, the sunlight can reflect off the cleaner and melt/burn the hood. Sort of like a magnifying glass.
Le Mans Master
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Re: Bonehead question #276... (1970 Stingray)
I've heard that with very shiney chrome air cleaners, the sunlight can reflect off the cleaner and melt/burn the hood. Sort of like a magnifying glass.
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Re: Bonehead question #276... (82dukman)
you guys have it correct... i'm wondering if you could nock the polish down a little, and still have it open
Why is it that i cant just use the simple idea? Any of you guys have the same problem? :jester
Why is it that i cant just use the simple idea? Any of you guys have the same problem? :jester
Melting Slicks
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Re: Bonehead question #276... (427_Roadster)
The answers are correct. The sun, when at the right angle, can blister the hood paint on a car with a nicely chromed lid. I haven't seen it myself but I know of others who have seen this personally.
Gary
Gary
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Re: Bonehead question #276... (GaryS)
The answers are correct. The sun, when at the right angle, can blister the hood paint on a car with a nicely chromed lid. I haven't seen it myself but I know of others who have seen this personally.
Gary
Gary
Give me a break!
Aircleaners are convex, how can a convex surface concentrate enough light to blister a hood !
I'll bet no one has seen this personally...
Maybe these guys are running those cool parabolic aircleaner covers?:rolleyes:
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '09
Re: Bonehead question #276... (427V8)
I'm convinced it can and does happen. I found some unexplained distortions in my hood. Someone told me about the sun reflection thing so I did some playin' around and check out the pic...that digital thermometer read 240* after 10 minutes! My car has sat outdoors at shows in the blazin' summer sun all day many times......I'm a believer :yesnod:
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Bonehead question #276... (427V8)
Give me a break!
Aircleaners are convex, how can a convex surface concentrate enough light to blister a hood !
I'll bet no one has seen this personally...
Maybe these guys are running those cool parabolic aircleaner covers?:rolleyes:
Aircleaners are convex, how can a convex surface concentrate enough light to blister a hood !
I'll bet no one has seen this personally...
Maybe these guys are running those cool parabolic aircleaner covers?:rolleyes:
The proof was in the smoke, but I'd doubt it'd catch on fire though.
:cheers:
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Re: Bonehead question #276... (Chris O')
OK :bb
I withdraw my nice guy comments....
and I'll park so the air cleaner is shaded :)
Edit:
I didnt say nice guy!
I said 'smart' 'Donkey'
[Modified by 427V8, 6:16 PM 2/12/2002]
I withdraw my nice guy comments....
and I'll park so the air cleaner is shaded :)
Edit:
I didnt say nice guy!
I said 'smart' 'Donkey'
[Modified by 427V8, 6:16 PM 2/12/2002]
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Re: Bonehead question #276... (427V8)
Keith, The small area at the center of my air cleaner lid is concave, and it is that region that can create a concentrated reflcection onto your hood. Gotta love all this theoretical discussion. Just try it next summer and see what happens!! :) MJ
