Underhood Pad.....

**imported_Luster** · 11-06-2009, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Stokdgs

Of course, you have to be extremely careful with pressure washing that you dont damage the material; I open up the pressure washer so I have the widest fan possible.

DanF

I`ve ruined an underhood pad with a pressure washer so I will repeat your advice for emphasis!!!:iagree::iagree::iagree:

My old washer doesn`t have an adjustable nozzle so it didn`t take long to blow holes in that soft pad!!!:banghead::banghead::banghead:

**John M.** · 11-06-2009, 06:09 PM

Thanks for the tip, Bill!!!! I definitely will put your method to the test soon when I try and attempt a cleaning on my mothers suburban engine

It will be my first engine detail also

**imported_Luster** · 11-06-2009, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by John M.

Thanks for the tip, Bill!!!! I definitely will put your method to the test soon when I try and attempt a cleaning on my mothers suburban engine

It will be my first engine detail also

Here`s another tip about cleaning the hood pad...

CLEAN THE HOOD PAD FIRST! Because that Tire Foam will get all over everything!

**John M.** · 11-07-2009, 01:01 AM

Hahaha! Good idea! Ill be sure to do that :clap:

**dennn** · 11-07-2009, 04:08 AM

Originally Posted by dino

Here`s another one a little out of the box...just remove it. Over time it gets brittle and nasty looking it looks better off.

I`ve heard it`s used as a sound dampener and acts as a fire retardant (in the event of an engine fire). Anybody else know?

I second that idea.

Although I have no problem with mine getting dirty, on my cars that get driven hard, I remove it to effectively reduce under hood temperature.

**imported_Macgirl** · 11-07-2009, 09:53 AM

Great tip!! My hood pad usually doesn`t get that dirty since my engine compartment is relatively sealed, but a good vacuum does it good. If it gets to that point I`ll have to make a note somewhere to try out the Armor All tire foam.

**g8tors09** · 01-26-2010, 04:39 PM

Tried it once with every cleaner imaginable. Found the best things was the local U pull-it and somebody`s much cleaner car!!

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**Tuck91** · 01-26-2010, 08:47 PM

Bill`s underhood pad method worked better than I expected. I used Meguiars Tire Foam and it worked just as well, I actually did not even have to touch the pad either. Not too bad for a ten year old car.

Thanks Bill! :clap:

**imported_Luster** · 01-26-2010, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by CamoZ71

Bill`s underhood pad method worked better than I expected. I used Meguiars Tire Foam and it worked just as well, I actually did not even have to touch the pad either. Not too bad for a ten year old car.
Thanks Bill! :clap:

No problem! I used to hang out with a guy who used Tire Foam for EVERYTHING! And I quote: "You won`t believe how much cleaning power AA Tire Foam has."

He would soak a dirty engine with Tire Foam and when he wiped it off..... looked brand new!

Wheel wells too. It definitely has it`s place.:cornut:

**bmw5541** · 01-27-2010, 04:47 PM

Another use for AA Tire Foam. Very cool.

One question thiugh, how much foam do you use on a under hood pad? I`m thinking you must use up the whole can.

**Tuck91** · 01-27-2010, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by bmw5541

Another use for AA Tire Foam. Very cool.

One question thiugh, how much foam do you use on a under hood pad? I`m thinking you must use up the whole can.

I actually only used about half the can. I am still not sure If I am spraying too much or too little though.

**imported_Luster** · 01-27-2010, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by CamoZ71

I actually only used about half the can. I am still not sure If I am spraying too much or too little though.

I would agree... about a half can. So, 2 dollars worth!

:biggrin:

**TimG** · 01-27-2010, 09:14 PM

I usully pressure wash them, spray APC and/or Sdeg. But never thought of using AA foam. I`ll give it a go this weekend. Now where did I put the AA stuff...