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Angrybird 12 · 02-05-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by fixxer56

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

thats not a cutaway, they had an insert attached to the panel, look closely, the normal panel has a recessed Bow Tie, the one here sticks out some... you just need to get some material in a different color and glue it to the existing insulation with industrial adhesive that will not deteriorate with heat.

Mr Twisty · 02-05-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

thats not a cutaway, they had an insert attached to the panel, look closely, the normal panel has a recessed Bow Tie, the one here sticks out some... you just need to get some material in a different color and glue it to the existing insulation with industrial adhesive that will not deteriorate with heat.

THAT is a good idea!

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Originally Posted by irpq11

Seems like alot of work for under the hood design.

I say something similar everytime I go to a car show...BTW...momma's...you know

Txturbo · 02-05-2009, 11:24 AM

Car paint is used to paint engine blocks and it holds up pretty well. If I were to do it I would spray some Lizardskin ceramic insulation on the top side of the sheetmetal before I attached it to the hood, just in case.

Angrybird 12 · 02-05-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Txturbo

Car paint is used to paint engine blocks and it holds up pretty well. If I were to do it I would spray some Lizardskin ceramic insulation on the top side of the sheetmetal before I attached it to the hood, just in case.

I had an idea, if he cuts it out just get a piece of the aluminum backed insulation I have seen put into cars and just slip it behind the cutout(aluminum side viewable), let the existing insulation clips hold it in place.

Never2LowChevy · 02-05-2009, 12:17 PM

It almost looks like you could cut out part of the hood behind the cowl and make it a functional cowl induction hood... without the insualtion pice of course. The insulation isnt there to protect the paint guys. Like it was said before, its mainly for sound and cosmetic reasons so that the underside of the hood dosnt have to be smoothed out. A piece of isulation is much cheaper then another piece of aluminium to make it looked finished.

Primus · 02-05-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Edrock

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.

I know what you're talking about. I'm just saying use heat resistant paint to paint the bowtie.

Edrock · 02-05-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Primus

I know what you're talking about. I'm just saying use heat resistant paint to paint the bowtie.

Ohhh I see. You mean cut the bowtie insulation out, then go back and paint the UNDERSIDE of the hood where the insulation used to be with some sort of heat resistant paint. My Bad. Been busy at work and it just didn't click.

Still don't think I'd try it but that but would be better than nothing I guess.

Primus · 02-05-2009, 03:04 PM

Heh, close. No, I was saying just paint the insulation. The part that is beveled in for the bow tie.

Edrock · 02-05-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Primus

Heh, close. No, I was saying just paint the insulation. The part that is beveled in for the bow tie.

Got it.

Certainly sounds like the least amount of modification.

GOLDDOG · 02-05-2009, 03:40 PM

Here is a good step by step instruction on how to paint the headliner w/logo.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...tructions.html

herkman · 02-05-2009, 04:26 PM

I have taken the insulation out of every car I've ever owned with no effects to the paint. I even have an El Camino that I've owned for 18 years with it removed. I've noticed that after time if left in, the insulation collects dust and dirt. Everytime you close the hood, some of that dirt is shaken onto the engine (which I always keep detailed because I'm anal).

Show-Me-SS · 02-05-2009, 05:07 PM

I used brake caliper paint to fill in the word sky that appears on the insulation under my saturn sky hood it came out nice. The only problem is the insulation really soaks up the paint so you have to put on alot of coats before the paint looks good.

*CamaroSpike23* · 02-05-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

The insulation under the hood is more for SOUND than Heat.
but I wouldn't cut the emblem out I like it like it is..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

thats not a cutaway, they had an insert attached to the panel, look closely, the normal panel has a recessed Bow Tie, the one here sticks out some... you just need to get some material in a different color and glue it to the existing insulation with industrial adhesive that will not deteriorate with heat.

what are you doing skyman.... lol im supposed to be the info guy. lmao.

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Originally Posted by herkman

I have taken the insulation out of every car I've ever owned with no effects to the paint. I even have an El Camino that I've owned for 18 years with it removed. I've noticed that after time if left in, the insulation collects dust and dirt. Everytime you close the hood, some of that dirt is shaken onto the engine (which I always keep detailed because I'm anal).

its hit or miss with some cars. ive seen plenty with the stock insulation in that are cleaner than anything, and others with no insulation that are dirty as crap. my fiberlgass hood didnt come with insulation for my 94Z, so I didnt install any. however, I will not be pulling the insulation from my hood or cutting it to reveal the bowtie. if people wanna see what color my car is they can move back 2 feet.

Angrybird 12 · 02-05-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

what are you doing skyman.... lol im supposed to be the info guy. lmao.

its hit or miss with some cars. ive seen plenty with the stock insulation in that are cleaner than anything, and others with no insulation that are dirty as crap. my fiberlgass hood didnt come with insulation for my 94Z, so I didnt install any. however, I will not be pulling the insulation from my hood or cutting it to reveal the bowtie. if people wanna see what color my car is they can move back 2 feet.

Sorry man, You wasn't here at the time to give the needed information...

02-05-2009, 11:24 AM	#17
Txturbo Keeper of the Faith Drives: 2001 Z28 Agressively Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rosenberg,Texas Posts: 1,380 View My Garage	Car paint is used to paint engine blocks and it holds up pretty well. If I were to do it I would spray some Lizardskin ceramic insulation on the top side of the sheetmetal before I attached it to the hood, just in case. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS R6P 2001 Camaro Z28 1969 Camaro SS clone

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Primus 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 Drives: 2010 1LT/RS 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,139 View My Garage	Heh, close. No, I was saying just paint the insulation. The part that is beveled in for the bow tie. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Black 1100: 10/13/2008 2000: 4/02/2009 3000: 4/08/2009 3300: 5/14/2009 3400: 5/21/2009 3800: 5/28/2009 VIN: 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 4000: 5/28/2009 4150: 5/28/2009 4B00: 5/28/2009 Delivered: 6/10/2009

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Show-Me-SS Drives: Saturn Sky,Camaro1SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 86	I used brake caliper paint to fill in the word sky that appears on the insulation under my saturn sky hood it came out nice. The only problem is the insulation really soaks up the paint so you have to put on alot of coats before the paint looks good.