Removing underhood insulator damage paint?

[4gfun]

I'd like to remove my underhood insulator but I am worried it might damage the paint.

I have gotten away with this on every car I own but could swear I heard this being a no-no on a 1g, and that the paint will get damaged.

Thoughts?

Thank you!

 

[4Lurker4]

Do you have anything covering up the exhaust manifold (heat shield)?

 

[4gfun]

Not at present, no. I could always VHT it, then bake it. Lower exhaust manifold heat shield is in place. What do you say?

Do you have anything covering up the exhaust manifold (heat shield)?

 

[4Lurker4]

Personally I've always had it on, on top of the exhaust manifold heat shield. I know that with time the paint will bubble/fade from heat. I don't think the VHT by itself will be enough, but like I said I've never done it that way myself.

What's your reason for taking it off? I know there are companies that make insulation that you can cut to form to replace older ones and it's thinner. Like this: http://www.designengineering.com/ca...nd-barrier/under-hood-thermal-acoustic-lining

 

[4gfun]

I just like to keep things simpler and give heat a better path to escape on the cheap. If I am taking a chance with VHT alone, then I'd better not chance it.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Personally I've always had it on, on top of the exhaust manifold heat shield. I know that with time the paint will bubble/fade from heat. I don't think the VHT by itself will be enough, but like I said I've never done it that way myself.

What's your reason for taking it off? I know there are companies that make insulation that you can cut to form to replace older ones and it's thinner.