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Old 27-08-2019, 10:48 AM   #1
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Default under bonnet insulation panel stains

Hi all,
looking for some advise on how to remove the stains from the under bonnet insulation panel.
any advise on products and methods that you have used with success is appreciated


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Old 27-08-2019, 08:23 PM   #2
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DartAUxr8,

I wouldn’t touch it, the material is so delicate, it will fall apart. Even if you hosed it, it could possibly damage the material. I just took mine off, even removing the tabs has damaged the material. I would look for a good second hand one or after market.

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Old 27-08-2019, 08:37 PM   #3
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Yeh I don't think I'd attempt to clean it either.

I'd probably hit it with some flat black fabric/vinyl spray, couple light coats should come up like new.
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Old 27-08-2019, 08:44 PM   #4
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I have actually painted one of mine in satin back from a rattle can.

I wiped it down with a damp rag (very gently mind you) firstly then hit with several light coats of paint. Make sure with each coat you come from a different direction.

I did it about 6 months ago and it still looks great. Can post some pics tomorrow if need be.
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Old 28-08-2019, 12:00 PM   #5
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DartAUxr8,

I wouldn’t touch it, the material is so delicate, it will fall apart. Even if you hosed it, it could possibly damage the material. I just took mine off, even removing the tabs has damaged the material. I would look for a good second hand one or after market.

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Thanks EDxr6,
I think good second hand ones without staining would be a rare find.
there is a company in Vic that sells them but nor for XR models.

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Default Re: under bonnet insulation panel stains

I agree black vinyl dye it will stay black for a while

Wouldn’t attempt to clean either just keep painting it black for the fresh look
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Old 30-08-2019, 12:21 PM   #7
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Here is that pic of mine keeping in mind this was a hand me down from the XR8.

Taken today about 6 months after painting it with a rattle can...




It does look better in real life. It could probably do with another coat but it is under the bonnet and nobody sees it.
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Less is more I think.
Let it wear then touch up as needed
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An old detailers trick is to paint them with tyre black.
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