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| Author: | jezzyjet [ Sat Jun 16, 2012 12:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Bonnet insulation replacement? |
Hi there My bonnet insulation has disintegrated and I am wondering if I should replace it,What is the main purpose of it? ,Is it to protect the paintwork on the bonnet or for sound ? I have seen an s4 on you-tube that had silver reflective foil instead of the foam ,Is this a good replacement ? ,I dont really want to pay what I have seen replacement foam going for (around £80.00) Is there a cheaper alternative that is as good ? Many thanks Jezzy |
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| Author: | potdog [ Sat Jun 16, 2012 2:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bonnet insulation replacement? |
Just done mine with silver camping mat from Tesco mat only £5. CLOSED CELL FOAM . |
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| Author: | kenthepipe [ Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bonnet insulation replacement? |
I bought this reflective radiator stuff from B+Q , it,s been on for at least 10 years now, and still ok. Where the joints are I used some chrome type adhesive tape, never budged. ...., sorry had to remove pic, as it came out on here bloody massive !!!!!  ,  Ken |
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| Author: | Brett928S2 [ Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bonnet insulation replacement? |
Hi  I removed the remains of mine years ago (was fed up getting bits in my hair when working on the engine) No difference at all to heat or sound... Getting the remnants off is a pig of a job though, there is a CPC glue remover that makes it drastically easier though... All the best Brett
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| Author: | Barnsy9 [ Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bonnet insulation replacement? |
I have seen a few with the Porsche insignia and they look great. 
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| Author: | jezzyjet [ Sat Jun 16, 2012 10:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bonnet insulation replacement? |
Thanks for the reply guys ,I was thinking along the lines of whats mentioned above , l might use that high performance loft insulation ,The thin foil stuff with insulation in the middle, I will check out the Tesco option as well!! Jezzy |
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| Author: | Lee 944 [ Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bonnet insulation replacement? |
Barnsy9 wrote: I have seen a few with the Porsche insignia and they look great. I'm sure Hooked on cars sell them? |
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