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fixxer56 · 02-05-2009, 06:59 AM

What are your opinions on cutting out the bowtie on the insulation material to expose the cars color? Is there a safety factor involved here if removed?

Mr Twisty · 02-05-2009, 07:09 AM

The inner panel under there has strengthening ridges, it may not look like you want it to.

Txturbo · 02-05-2009, 07:45 AM

But you could add a flat piece of sheet metal to those ribs and paint it the same color as the body or even use a piece of polished aluminum or stainless steel. Aluminum would probably be best since the hood is aluminum.

tjbusa · 02-05-2009, 08:26 AM

Or cut a decal to fill in the area.

Edrock · 02-05-2009, 08:32 AM

Like most things, there is a reason for that insulation over the engine compartment. Maybe not during the 1st year but if you cut out that bowtie and leave that part of the hood without insulation, you run the risk of the heat from the engine affecting the paint on the hood over time. JMVHO though. Something to think about.

Mr_Draco · 02-05-2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Edrock

Like most things, there is a reason for that insulation over the engine compartment. Maybe not during the 1st year but if you cut out that bowtie and leave that part of the hood without insulation, you run the risk of the heat from the engine affecting the paint on the hood over time. JMVHO though. Something to think about.

Was just about to say this. I've seen cars where people removed some or all of the insulation under the hood because they didn't like it and it ended up ruining the hood. On a daily driver, the paint will last 2-3 years before it needs to be repainted. On a weekender you can get by for about 5 years though but not much longer.

Mr Twisty · 02-05-2009, 10:15 AM

Save the cut-out piece and put it behind the panel you paint, it would help with the heat issue somewhat.

ZYAL8R · 02-05-2009, 10:15 AM

Not to mention that if you are getting vinyl stripes, it may just melt those suckers down. Not good.

Angrybird 12 · 02-05-2009, 10:49 AM

The insulation under the hood is more for SOUND than Heat. think about how hot it gets on the paint on a 90 degree summer day? it is going to be very very hot, I have had many cars without this insulation in the past ( my El Camino has none) and saw no bad effects to the paint from the heat.
but I wouldn't cut the emblem out I like it like it is..

Primus · 02-05-2009, 10:50 AM

Just use heat resistant paint.

fsuredneck · 02-05-2009, 10:57 AM

how did they do the one on the camaro cutaway. i dont know how to repost a pic, but for those who remember, there was the orange frame cutaway that had a bowtie on the hood shield. what method was used for that?

Edrock · 02-05-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Primus

Just use heat resistant paint.

We're talking about the paint on the top side of the hood where you wax and polish. The place where everybody looks first when checking out the car and admire the glossy paint. The heat from the engine overtime could ruin the finished paint job on the top of the hood.

fixxer56 · 02-05-2009, 11:07 AM

You know, that's why I ask questions, get many great ideas..that's where I got the idea from

PQ · 02-05-2009, 11:09 AM

Seems like alot of work for under the hood design.

02-05-2009, 06:59 AM	#1
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Txturbo Keeper of the Faith Drives: 2001 Z28 Agressively Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rosenberg,Texas Posts: 1,380 View My Garage	But you could add a flat piece of sheet metal to those ribs and paint it the same color as the body or even use a piece of polished aluminum or stainless steel. Aluminum would probably be best since the hood is aluminum. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS R6P 2001 Camaro Z28 1969 Camaro SS clone

02-05-2009, 08:32 AM	#5
Edrock Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jamestown, NC Posts: 964 View My Garage	Like most things, there is a reason for that insulation over the engine compartment. Maybe not during the 1st year but if you cut out that bowtie and leave that part of the hood without insulation, you run the risk of the heat from the engine affecting the paint on the hood over time. JMVHO though. Something to think about. __________________ DT Shorties, Solo hi-flow Cats, X-pipe, resonator delete, Flowmaster Super-44s, VMAX TB, Stronger MAF, C.A.I. Intake with race scoop, and JRE Tune! WOT is my happy place!!

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02-05-2009, 07:09 AM	#2
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	The inner panel under there has strengthening ridges, it may not look like you want it to.

02-05-2009, 08:26 AM	#4
tjbusa Serious Sleeper Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 3,129	Or cut a decal to fill in the area.

02-05-2009, 10:50 AM	#10
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02-05-2009, 10:57 AM	#11
fsuredneck Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 277 View My Garage	how did they do the one on the camaro cutaway. i dont know how to repost a pic, but for those who remember, there was the orange frame cutaway that had a bowtie on the hood shield. what method was used for that?

02-05-2009, 11:07 AM	#13
fixxer56 Thin Blue Line Drives: ABM 2LT/RS #10094 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE Pa Posts: 1,386 View My Garage	You know, that's why I ask questions, get many great ideas..that's where I got the idea from Attached Images __________________ One of the "Few Blue"

02-05-2009, 11:09 AM	#14
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	Seems like alot of work for under the hood design. __________________

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