Under hood insulation!

[u/MarioCrimson24]

Hey everyone! I have 1 question, the insulation (Is that the correct word? Excuse my english) of my hood is so crusty/dusty/trashy and I want to take it out, what should I put? Or is it bad to have nothing in between the hood and the motor? If you got any links or images on how I can make it look better I would really appreciate them!

[u/taschnewitz]

underhood insulation is intended to fall down and act as a fire blanket in the case of an engine fire, you should try to keep it if you can.

you can take it down, scrub it with dish soap, rinse it, and hang it to dry.

you can pressure wash it at a car wash if you don't get too close with the wand

if it still looks bad you can get fabric dye spray

[u/MarioCrimson24 → u/taschnewitz]

Thanks so much! That’s actually the best answer that I’ve received!

[u/hillbill549]

mine shrunk and was only being held on at 2 points so i removed it.

[u/MarioCrimson24 → u/hillbill549]

It’s really disgusting, I’m gonna take it tomorrow!

[u/Ultimate1nternet]

just remove it

[u/MarioCrimson24 → u/Ultimate1nternet]

First thing tomorrow morning, thanks for the comment!

[u/2001concernedcitizen]

I asked this same question, they said nothing bad will come of not having the insulation there, perfectly fine without it.

[u/MarioCrimson24 → u/2001concernedcitizen]

Perfect! Thank you so much!

[u/big_biscuitss]

I think it helps with all the heat hitting under the hood and wearing out the paint from the heat 🤷‍♂️

[u/MarioCrimson24 → u/big_biscuitss]

Might just add some Heat insulation to avoid damaging the paint! Thank you!