Bonnet Insulation Foam

Post Wed Mar 11, 2015 4:25 pm

What's the best way to get rid of this guys?

I've removed the foam.. just left with the layer stuck to the bonnet.. Anyone got any special formulas?

Also in terms of fitting a new one, Is it best to remove the bonnet to line up the adhesive correctly. Seems tricky getting it all lined up while leaning over the engine.

Post Wed Mar 11, 2015 4:38 pm

Some say......Toyota brake cleaner is the best (god knows why)

Post Wed Mar 11, 2015 4:45 pm

An old wifes tale maybe

How do you usually get it off Jim?

Post Wed Mar 11, 2015 4:50 pm

Bit embarrassed here.... but normally the local body shop do it as part of a re-paint job

I think they use thinners but can't be sure

I did one once with a rotary very very soft wire brush on slow speed, but I wouldn't recommend it.

Post Wed Mar 11, 2015 4:54 pm

Yeah I was thinking it's going to take some sort of solvent.

Post Wed Mar 11, 2015 5:20 pm

Barry is the one that recommends the Toyota brake cleaner

Post Wed Mar 11, 2015 5:59 pm

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... am+removal

Post Wed Mar 11, 2015 6:38 pm

Yep it was me that discoverer how good Toyota brake cleaners is at removing the glue residue.

Turns it to mush that just wipes off.

I think any solvent based brake cleaner should do the job though.

Post Wed Mar 11, 2015 7:35 pm

Well i be damned.. I'll give it a crack!

What was the cutter you recommended for getting rid of that overspray?

Post Wed Mar 11, 2015 7:50 pm

Any cutting compound. G3 etc.

Post Wed Mar 11, 2015 8:08 pm

Body shop supply places sell something called a "toffee wheel".

Attach to a drill and the old glue should spin off

Post Wed Mar 11, 2015 9:36 pm

I used solvent that is used to clean upvc window frames,sold in b&q ,turns it to soft gel in t mins then wipes off

Post Wed Mar 11, 2015 9:36 pm

I used solvent that is used to clean upvc window frames,sold in b&q ,turns it to soft gel in t mins then wipes off

Post Wed Mar 18, 2015 5:47 pm

PETROL!