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Oct 26, 2005 | 04:06 PM

#41

z16kalel

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From: Brwd Fl

Add some Velcro to the back and you can also use it as an exhaust plate.

Oct 26, 2005 | 04:13 PM

#42

C5 ChemE

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From: Branchburg, NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by z16kalel

Add some Velcro to the back and you can also use it as an exhaust plate.

Now THAT'S an idea!!!!

Is there a way to get the stuff to lay PERFECTLY flat as to avoid the fun house mirror reflection?

Oct 26, 2005 | 05:20 PM

#43

slverc5

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From: Plainfield Ill.

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Originally Posted by white top

How does it hold to the heat from under the hood?

Jerry

Well, I drove my car last night. Outside temp is about 50 deg. But I drove about 10 miles so the engine bay warmed up pretty good. Drove the same distance on the way home. Check the hood, tried to lift the plate, did not lift so I assume it held up pretty well.

Oct 26, 2005 | 05:23 PM

#44

slverc5

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Quote:

Originally Posted by C5 ChemE

Now THAT'S an idea!!!!

Is there a way to get the stuff to lay PERFECTLY flat as to avoid the fun house mirror reflection?

I think if you do what VLVETTE did,

putting it inside the recessed part instead of on top of it, you might avoid it. But the hood is not a perfect flat surface, so there still be some funhouse mirror effect that's going to happen.

Oct 26, 2005 | 07:05 PM

#45

vetterlatethannever

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Impressive!!!

Oct 27, 2005 | 10:00 PM

#46

SRQC5

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From: Sarasota / Cape Coral Florida

I know I'm a little late...but just did the project myself...very pleased how it turned out...it took me forever to find the mirrored acrylic...but it is all said and done...looks great

Thanks to all for the great DIY ideas ... keep em commin'

Oct 27, 2005 | 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SRQC5

Where did you find it?

Peace
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Oct 27, 2005 | 11:39 PM

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slverc5

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From: Plainfield Ill.

Willfulone,
You mentioned that you did not find it at Walmart. Try Pepboys/Autozone/Advance autoparts. Carquest. I've seen them on these autoparts store I've mentioned. Good luck.

Jaime