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puchfinnland
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Location: Deale Maryland
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 Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2021 4:17 pm Post subject: Engine Lid Foam refresh (not replace) |
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My foam was still in reasonable condition but I noticed its full of dust and in weak condition to the touch.
After a bit of youtubing I noticed people sealing the foam of gun cases with Plastidip.
I removed my lid,vacuumed and brushed off as much dust as i could, carefully used compressed air to remove more dust then taped it up.
I applied 3 coats, or 1.5 cans and its now clean to touch and looks great.
After first coat
third coat
done
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Steve M.
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| Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2021 4:40 pm Post subject: Re: Engine Lid Foam refresh (not replace) |
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Good find!
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kguarnotta
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Location: Woodstock, NH
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| Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2021 5:37 pm Post subject: Re: Engine Lid Foam refresh (not replace) |
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Is that stuff ok with the hot engine temps, and does it affect sound blocking? I'd love to hear your feedback - if you notice any changes.
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pdm777
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Location: Clovis, CA
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| Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2021 7:45 pm Post subject: Re: Engine Lid Foam refresh (not replace) |
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i did the PlastiDip coating maybe 5 years ago.
The original foam was deteriorating.
I still looks great!
No problems.
I used the grey color.
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dabaron
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Location: Philly, mang
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| Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 5:31 am Post subject: Re: Engine Lid Foam refresh (not replace) |
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| Is that stuff ok with the hot engine temps, and does it affect sound blocking? I'd love to hear your feedback - if you notice any changes. |
i used 3 CANS to coat mine, it came out great and reduced the engine noise a significant amount. the foam drinks up the spray and it really gets dense.
zero issues with the heat on the product, it's good to over 200*F.
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kguarnotta
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| Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 5:43 am Post subject: Re: Engine Lid Foam refresh (not replace) |
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great- thanks for feedback - now you've given me another do on my to do list...
Sounds relatively simple to do (IE within my skill set).
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VdubVanner
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Location: Cowtown AB
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| Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:08 am Post subject: Re: Engine Lid Foam refresh (not replace) |
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Consider starting with a product like Grez Off first:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9155928&highlight=plastidip+foam#9155928
That'll get all the old grunchy oil fumes etc out of the foam. Worked for me.
If you find that an area is getting worn in any part of the hatch foam a year or two out, simply touch it up. Done.
Holds up to the heat and road grime thrown its way.
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