Bonnet lining - removing

[m4xos]

just remove the old and do something like my mates! i think it looks smart afterwards and when the sun shines onit, it GLEAMS!!

[poolnoodle]

I take it this job is a lot easier with the bonnet removed?

[m4xos]

yea i personally would take it off and do it the easy way!! its only 4 screws!

[fingerman]

It's got to be a lot easier with the bonnet off - 1 for removing the old foam and 2 for putting the new foam on, I'll certainly be doing that next time.

I did mine on a windy day so not much crap got on the engine bay when scraping of the old foam, but I dropped one of the sections (they're very light!) and it landed sticky-side down in a load of dirt on the floor

Just be careful that you get it on straight as that stuff really sticks !

BTW - I like the M3 one (looks like an E34) - did they ever do one with a little light in it ?(again, on the E34) Shouldn't be too hard to fit one

[Cotty]

What do you stick the new foam on with. I have been meaning to do mine for a while and keep forgetting about it.

If you scrape it off yourself get an old bed sheet and cover the engine bay first as it will get everywhere.

Good tip cheers.

[poolnoodle]

Buy replacement foam that is adhesive (3M) backed. I got some pre cut, adhesive pieces specifically for an E30 from Pelican Parts in the US but you local auto shop should have it on a roll, again with adhesive backing