Tony Harrington

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What is the protection layer attached to the underside of the bonnet called?

I have been advised not to remove it due to the temperatures generated by the engine. Also are there any alternatives to the OEM one as mine is like sawdust & what do you use please?

Thanks for any help/advice given.

MattyB1983

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Just remove it, it won't cause any probs.

blackvenom

Won't cause issues, seen many cars without no effects, there are a few heat resistant fabrics you could use if you wanted something there.

Dan-

took mine off as it was leaving bits of fibre all over my engine bay, had no problems over 8 months

jaygsi

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Wonder if it can cause paint to flake due to temperature?

*matthewturb2000*

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had mine off bout 500ish miles been on a 170mile round trip no stops my bonnets fine

Tony Harrington

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Thanks for the replies so far

Does anyone know of any alternatives other than removing it?

stevep360

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removed mine on both cars, they just fall to bits.

Aaron1978

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Try a place called Nimbus Motorsport for all kinds of heat shields, barriers etc. pull it out and replace with new.

http://www.nimbusmotorsport.com/index.asp

For the record you'll be fine without it.

jaygsi

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The cars or the heat sheild