Refitting under-bonnet foam

Post Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:41 pm

Mine is falling off on above the battery, what is the best stuff to use to stick it back on?

Post Mon Nov 06, 2006 3:30 pm

stick the old stuff on with rubber cement or rubber glue, or the replacement kit for entire bonnet is not too expensive if the old one is tatty (good tip if you want to sell a car too!)

mrlee

Post Mon Nov 06, 2006 3:33 pm

Cool, thanks, got any brand names to look for?

Is this something I should be able to pick up at the local DIY store?

Post Mon Nov 06, 2006 4:05 pm

try upholstery spray glue ...that works on rubber and is easy to use

Post Mon Nov 06, 2006 4:07 pm

To replace it all means peeling it all off... isnt that a nightmare? mine is tatty on one of them cant remember which though!

Post Mon Nov 06, 2006 4:12 pm

do what i did and get an m3 bonnet liner...it looks great

Post Mon Nov 06, 2006 6:57 pm

what does the m3 liner look like? and a good tip is to use a jet wash if u wanna get rid the old stuff, that works a treat

Post Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:56 pm

about Ãƒ”šÃ‚£26 from the dealers is new foam

Post Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:58 pm

hmmm must get mone sorted soon

thought it cost more

Post Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:59 pm

You can get a wheel that fits in a leccy drill from a good autoparts store that takes off the old glue without damage.
Replacements from dealer are sticky backed IIRC.

Post Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:57 pm

Get a mate with a steam cleaner or decent jet wash to get the old crap off. The new insulation kit from the dealer is good value and tidies things up right nicely

Post Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:47 pm

tomtomiS wrote:what does the m3 liner look like? and a good tip is to use a jet wash if u wanna get rid the old stuff, that works a treat

part no 28

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=41&fg=35