Under Bonnet Insulation Foam

[Jim Bowen 1]

Just seen the ebay auction for some new VW foam, looks like its going to be expensive.

 

I still need to do mine and been looking around and settled on this stuff from a marine/boat place.

 

http://www.soundcontrolservices.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=28_36&products_id=45

 

Not too keen on the tinfoil look stuff and thought this looked a bit more factory(ish)

 

I have the templates at home so was thinking of buying some and cutting it to shape. Can anyone see any negatives to using the stuff in link above?

[davidwort 0]

same stuff but half the price delivered? http://www.homesteadcaravans.co.uk/under-bonnet-sound-insulation-kit/

 

neither of those are very pretty, a flat foam would look better IMO

 

 

or this?

http://www.carinsulation.co.uk/product/20mm_high_temp_car_insulation_foam

Edited July 9, 2012 by davidwort

[Kevin Bacon 5]

The tinfoil stuff may not look OE but it lasts a hell of a lot longer. The original foam just gets saturated with breather fumes and disintigrates. It's not even worth the money using the same schitt again imo. Either get something better, or don't bother!