Any way to clean/freshen up your factory hood insulation without ruining it?
06-03-2011, 03:47 PM
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Any way to clean/freshen up your factory hood insulation without ruining it?
Any ideas?
06-03-2011, 04:43 PM
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Re: Any way to clean/freshen up your factory hood insulation without ruining it?
probly not. they tear really easily especially since theyre 20+ years old. it would be smarter to just buy a new one honestly..
06-03-2011, 05:02 PM
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Re: Any way to clean/freshen up your factory hood insulation without ruining it?
I don't think the OEM molded ones are available anymore.
06-03-2011, 07:58 PM
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Re: Any way to clean/freshen up your factory hood insulation without ruining it?
I tried to remove mine with the same idea, but it just crumbled away to nothing.
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06-03-2011, 10:47 PM
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Re: Any way to clean/freshen up your factory hood insulation without ruining it?
What kind of material is this hood insulation made from?
06-04-2011, 10:56 AM
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Re: Any way to clean/freshen up your factory hood insulation without ruining it?
I tried to remove mine with the same idea, but it just crumbled away to nothing.
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06-05-2011, 06:46 PM
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Re: Any way to clean/freshen up your factory hood insulation without ruining it?
Best thing to do is just remove it. It will make your engine look nicer overall.
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