Protecting Carbon Fiber Hood

APupNamedSmokey · 10-31-2007, 09:36 AM

I'm not sure exactly what is called but its the insulating material that goes under hoods so that the heat doesn't hit the hood directly. I have a OEM style carbon fiber hood, can I use the original one. Where can I find one?

BATANG CITY JAIL · 10-31-2007, 09:39 AM

collegehillshonda.com

APupNamedSmokey · 10-31-2007, 09:49 AM

Do I have to call them? because I looked on their site and I can't find it. They have the trunk insulator, not the hood.

APupNamedSmokey · 10-31-2007, 12:23 PM

Again, where on collegehillshonda.com did you find it? I only ask because I heard from a friend that it could be very bad for the hood since the engine bay gets so hot.

Zeuceone · 10-31-2007, 12:29 PM

You can use the one on the OEM hood. I've had mine for almost a year without it and its fine.

NA06Si · 10-31-2007, 12:31 PM

Try this link:
https://www.hondapartsdeals.com/hond...omponent=B++51
Hood Insulator???

hoonu · 10-31-2007, 02:14 PM

Do you have to get this if you are using a carbon hood?

FijiPhil · 10-31-2007, 02:17 PM

I would doubt it cuz there are ppl on here who have had cf hoods and do not have the insulator. CF is put under so much heat when it is molded so i doubt the heat from the engine is going to affect it, not to mention companies would research this so i doubt u have anything to worry about.

APupNamedSmokey · 11-01-2007, 01:05 AM

I'm just taking every precaution, in order to keep the hood protected. I live in florida so its gonna get baked regardless when I go to the mall or something. The least I could do is protect it from the heat in the engine bay.

friedk · 11-01-2007, 01:33 AM

I'd frankly be more worried about the sun making it look like ****. Keep that thing waxed and clean.

***Yospeed*** · 11-01-2007, 07:05 PM

It's more important to keep it out of direct sunlight all together. Thick coats of wax will help a bit, but you really shouldn't let your car sit out in the sun all day long, or you'll end up with a gross yellow hood with huge holes in your clearcoat. Carbon fiber products don't last too long if they're not properly maintained.

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APupNamedSmokey Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami, FL Age: 27 Posts: 4,297 Victor (S. FL Member #28)	Protecting Carbon Fiber Hood I'm not sure exactly what is called but its the insulating material that goes under hoods so that the heat doesn't hit the hood directly. I have a OEM style carbon fiber hood, can I use the original one. Where can I find one?
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*Yospeed* www.yospeed.com Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Age: 27 Posts: 6,871 David Yonehara	It's more important to keep it out of direct sunlight all together. Thick coats of wax will help a bit, but you really shouldn't let your car sit out in the sun all day long, or you'll end up with a gross yellow hood with huge holes in your clearcoat. Carbon fiber products don't last too long if they're not properly maintained. __________________ 2DR/4DR Door Sills \| Rear Tie Bar \| Battery Straps \| Rear Tow Hooks \| Frames

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BATANG CITY JAIL Banned Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Durham, NC..£╖╒◙o├æ Posts: 8,350	collegehillshonda.com

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APupNamedSmokey Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami, FL Age: 27 Posts: 4,297 Victor (S. FL Member #28)	Do I have to call them? because I looked on their site and I can't find it. They have the trunk insulator, not the hood.

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APupNamedSmokey Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami, FL Age: 27 Posts: 4,297 Victor (S. FL Member #28)	Again, where on collegehillshonda.com did you find it? I only ask because I heard from a friend that it could be very bad for the hood since the engine bay gets so hot.

10-31-2007, 12:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zeuceone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 16 Posts: 98,599	You can use the one on the OEM hood. I've had mine for almost a year without it and its fine.

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NA06Si Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Durham, NC Age: 38 Posts: 440 Christian	Try this link: https://www.hondapartsdeals.com/hond...omponent=B++51 Hood Insulator???

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hoonu Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 508	Do you have to get this if you are using a carbon hood?

10-31-2007, 02:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
FijiPhil Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa Age: 24 Posts: 2,701 Phil	I would doubt it cuz there are ppl on here who have had cf hoods and do not have the insulator. CF is put under so much heat when it is molded so i doubt the heat from the engine is going to affect it, not to mention companies would research this so i doubt u have anything to worry about.

11-01-2007, 01:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
APupNamedSmokey Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami, FL Age: 27 Posts: 4,297 Victor (S. FL Member #28)	I'm just taking every precaution, in order to keep the hood protected. I live in florida so its gonna get baked regardless when I go to the mall or something. The least I could do is protect it from the heat in the engine bay.

11-01-2007, 01:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
friedk Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,899	I'd frankly be more worried about the sun making it look like ****. Keep that thing waxed and clean.

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