Thread: Under bonnet soundproofing?

Took the mat off the underside of ther Defender bonnet before it goes off to the paint shop today, and it was in a bit of a state. Just wondered what people were using as a replacement, or is it easier to just buy a new one?

Originally Posted by jik22

Daft question, but isn't that like putting a fire hazard under the bonnet?

Good idea though, if there's flame-proof equivalent, though I did also think it's sound deadending days might be long behind mine!

Hi jik22

Whilst I am fairly sure that the fumes from wet acrylic paint may burn. I would say that you would be having greater and more serious problems before dry, hard paint caught alight.
As my sound absorbing mat has been in place for more than a couple of years after the repair and without the need to have a claim for insurance on the account of fire, I'm confident that it is a safe economical fix.

There are heat proof paint's available in pressure packs, I haven't used them on this type of repair, so I can't vouch for their effectiveness.

Cheers Arthur