underhood pad really needed??
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underhood pad really needed??
I am thinking about having my underhood professionaly painted with the seal and then having it clearcoated twice. Should I worry about the pad not being there for heat or fire purposes?? Thanks cf again
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I would say no. Most of the aftermarket hoods do not offer any accommodation for the stock hood liner.
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I've seen some really nice underhood paint jobs sans the hoodliner.
However, with that said, since the hoodliner has a functional purpose of suffocating an engine fire, I always wondered whether the removal of it, on a permanent basis, would effect any insurance claim.
However, with that said, since the hoodliner has a functional purpose of suffocating an engine fire, I always wondered whether the removal of it, on a permanent basis, would effect any insurance claim.
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Maybe in the days of carburetor back fires the hood insulator served the purpose of suffocating a fire before hood/paint damage occurred. The flames could be intense very quickly. Look underneath the hood of any '40-50-60-70's car and you'll probably see evidence of a carburetor back fire.
I really doubt that now with modern fuel injection. I've never heard of a fuel injection back fire in modern cars, but I suppose it could occur. The hood insulator purpose is more to reduce the annoying air intake/valve train noise into the cabin.
But this gets asked a lot. In C5 Tech, use search or search this forum (in the red banner). Use keywords "hood insulator". You should find lots of past threads. This is just one...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...nsulation.html
I really doubt that now with modern fuel injection. I've never heard of a fuel injection back fire in modern cars, but I suppose it could occur. The hood insulator purpose is more to reduce the annoying air intake/valve train noise into the cabin.
But this gets asked a lot. In C5 Tech, use search or search this forum (in the red banner). Use keywords "hood insulator". You should find lots of past threads. This is just one...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...nsulation.html
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Maybe in the days of carburetor back fires the hood insulator served the purpose of suffocating a fire before hood/paint damage occurred. The flames could be intense very quickly. Look underneath the hood of any '40-50-60-70's car and you'll probably see evidence of a carburetor back fire.
I really doubt that now with modern fuel injection. I've never heard of a fuel injection back fire in modern cars, but I suppose it could occur. The hood insulator purpose is more to reduce the annoying air intake/valve train noise into the cabin.
But this gets asked a lot. In C5 Tech, use search or search this forum (in the red banner). Use keywords "hood insulator". You should find lots of past threads. This is just one...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...nsulation.html
I really doubt that now with modern fuel injection. I've never heard of a fuel injection back fire in modern cars, but I suppose it could occur. The hood insulator purpose is more to reduce the annoying air intake/valve train noise into the cabin.
But this gets asked a lot. In C5 Tech, use search or search this forum (in the red banner). Use keywords "hood insulator". You should find lots of past threads. This is just one...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...nsulation.html
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Looks great! Where do you even start looking for someone to do this? I understand the hood liner because then can ship it, however direct paint is another story.
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Find an aspiring airbrush artist who wants to establish his/her name. They'll be anxious to get their work displayed. Maybe through a college/Jr. college or art institute? I've found some really talented air brush artists by just asking owners at car shows who did the art work on their car. Auto body shops, custom sign shops and pinstripers are another source of recommendations.
Most artists will have a portfolio of past work they've done.
Most artists will have a portfolio of past work they've done.
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Here's a picture of my hood that I airbrushed. I filled in 13 holes that were there for the retainers. Two of the holes were in the center brace that I cut out for a better surface area to paint on.
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And since it was the whole hood, I wasn't going to ship to a guy like Airbrush Inc, though it would have been nice. Seen lots of his work in person and it's amazing. Great job on Tweety Steve!!!!!!
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So old, so old! It's Only function is 'sound deadening'!
If that were true, don't you think EVERY car out there would come with one?
...and no, I don't have one.
My buddy Corrado paints them.
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Maybe in the days of carburetor back fires the hood insulator served the purpose of suffocating a fire before hood/paint damage occurred. The flames could be intense very quickly. Look underneath the hood of any '40-50-60-70's car and you'll probably see evidence of a carburetor back fire.
I really doubt that now with modern fuel injection. I've never heard of a fuel injection back fire in modern cars, but I suppose it could occur. The hood insulator purpose is more to reduce the annoying air intake/valve train noise into the cabin.
I really doubt that now with modern fuel injection. I've never heard of a fuel injection back fire in modern cars, but I suppose it could occur. The hood insulator purpose is more to reduce the annoying air intake/valve train noise into the cabin.
My brother's '65 Mustang suffered extensive damage from a carburetor backfire back in '67. Didn't get the hood up quick enough to save it.