is it ok to remove the fiberglass aluminum crap from the underside of the hood?

[90LaserTurbo89k]

just as the title states, is it ok to remove the aluminum/fiberglass crap pad from under the hood? i heard it is, and i heard it will cause stuff to mess up...?? any help anyone?? thanks ahead.

 

[MitsuReaper]

every car i've had Ive taken it out... i dont know what "stuff" it will mess up.. the only thing it does is make the hood heat up more..
it doesnt make the paint peel or melt off..

 

[EROK81]

Mines gone and the paint is still there.

 

[90LaserTurbo89k]

ok thanks...i am takin the crap off cuz it has over its lifetime built up some ugly oil marks and dirt on it...
thanks again.

 

[InnerCircleVP]

Yea dude its cool to take it off. It one of the first things I do whenI get cars. Its just a heat shield that keeps the heat in during the winter and out during the summer. Also says its so the paint doesn't crack, but I talked to my shop and they said the paint isn't going anywhere.

 

[DSMhelex]

i ripped mine off and its been fine since.... all those damn snaps are hard to get out.... i got pissed and just ripped it out

 

[DrZiplok]

It will definitely save the paint on your hood; it'll also save the ass of any small child that you sit on the hood, or your hands, etc.

If yours is nasty, get a new one from the dealer. They're not that expensive; certainly much cheaper than a new paintjob.

 

[euro_clipse]

I heard that it acts as a fire blanket if your engine catches fire. The little plastic plugs will melt, and that thing will fall, and smother the fire. I dunno if this is true or not though.

 

[Defiant]

No, it's not true. But if whoever told you that could supply a bucket of it, we could get some lovely blooms from the petunia bed this spring.

 

[MitsuReaper]

Originally posted by Defiant
No, it's not true. But if whoever told you that could supply a bucket of it, we could get some lovely blooms from the petunia bed this spring.

uh ok..

 

[euro_clipse]

Originally posted by Defiant
No, it's not true. But if whoever told you that could supply a bucket of it, we could get some lovely blooms from the petunia bed this spring.

Gimme your address, and he will send you that bucket of scheisse.

 

[siueclipse]

Im not taking mine off because of my turbo. That heat shield gets hot and you can see a few burn marks on it. im glad thats not completely on my hood.

 

[cucumber]

Originally posted by Defiant
No, it's not true. But if whoever told you that could supply a bucket of it, we could get some lovely blooms from the petunia bed this spring.

:laugh:

That's hilarious!!!