Jackfoo 1st Gear January 24, 2004 Share January 24, 2004 Though of installing an insulation material(no sure what the real name call) in between the bonnet & engine compartment to protect the bonnet paint, what yours advice? Able to recommend the brand/workshop doing this sevice? thank you ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madarmour Neutral Newbie January 24, 2004 Share January 24, 2004 You can either buy the self-adhesive wooly type from from Autobacs or get the aircon insulation sheet (Aeroflex) but you've gotta apply contact adhesive yourself. I'd advise you to buy the special contact adhesive that's specially made for the sheet rather than normal contact adhesive as you'll never know if normal advesive can withstand the heat (sun) after a while. In both cases, it's utmost important to prepare the surface first. You must make it entirely grease/oil free. For me, I used degreaser first before using a soapy sponge and finally rinse with water. Able to recommend the brand/workshop doing this sevice? Oops, didn't see your last sentence. Well, Autobacs will install for you for a small fee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wh1tehat Neutral Newbie January 24, 2004 Share January 24, 2004 Quick Qn : Does the heat insulation help in sound insulation of the engine/air-con compressor from the outside? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madarmour Neutral Newbie January 24, 2004 Share January 24, 2004 Just a teensy weensy bit, as sound can still come out from below the engine compartment. If your main purpose is to reduce the NVH, I suggest you look elsewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackfoo 1st Gear January 24, 2004 Author Share January 24, 2004 many thanks for the information Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wh1tehat Neutral Newbie January 24, 2004 Share January 24, 2004 Thanks bro Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Neutral Newbie January 24, 2004 Share January 24, 2004 If you wanna DIY, I suggest you look in our Resource Folder for the related topic. Don't worry, it's fairly simple to do. I've done it before.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackfoo 1st Gear January 25, 2004 Author Share January 25, 2004 o.k. will review the Resource folder & see whether i able to perform this task(DIY). thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discoburg Supersonic January 25, 2004 Share January 25, 2004 So have you installed the insulation yet dude? How much did you paid for everything? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madarmour Neutral Newbie January 25, 2004 Share January 25, 2004 Pretty straight-forward lah. Just remember the surface prep part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackfoo 1st Gear January 25, 2004 Author Share January 25, 2004 o.k. thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic January 25, 2004 Share January 25, 2004 i dun get it. why insulate the bonnet when getting rid of engine heat is more important? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E36UDM Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 Welcome to MCF Do join us for our meetups on fridays Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discoburg Supersonic January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 That sure sounds good dude. Where are you guys meeting on Fri? What time? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E36UDM Neutral Newbie January 26, 2004 Share January 26, 2004 You can check it out at the Meetup folder.... http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi?post=446913;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=un read#unread://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gfo...=un read#unread://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gfo...=un read#unread://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gfo...=un read#unread ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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