Hood Pad Insulator

[nickygn23]

Hey guys. I posted a few how to threads in the "How To" section. I hope It helped out a few of us . Now I could use some help.
My hood insulator is letting my engine bay down in the looks dept. I tried a few things but nothing worked great. I could buy a new one but I've been pushing the old lady hard on buying things for the car. She'd great and all but has her limits. Any suggestions would be great.

 

[Just6]

I've always had luck with using a can of tire shine foam to clean up my original insulator. Just cover everything else with poly before you spray it!

 

[Pronto]

I wrapped everthing in plastic and sprayed it down with simple green then rinsed it. Came out better looking. It will never look new just cleaning it.

 

[nickygn23]

I tried simple green. Didn't really work for me. I am interested in the tire foam idea. Keep the ideas and solutions coming guys.

 

[vader6]

TUFF STUFF foam cleaner for upholstery, soak it on and hose it iff

 

[SS/GN]

Who has new ones now? Either stock looking or aftermarket custom??

 

[BuicksBad]

Who has new ones now? Either stock looking or aftermarket custom??

GM, no logo tho. You'll have to talk to castlebueno for that.

 

[nickygn23]

Castlebueno ? I googled that came up with hotel stuff

 

[nickygn23]

Vader6. Should I remove it or should I do it on the car with drop cloths. Sounds messy

 

[nickygn23]

If anybody has a nice reproduction with a logo please post it.

 

[Pronto]

If you remove it you'll probably need new buttons.

 

[nickygn23]

Yeah I'll probably destroy them . I don't have a soft touch.

 

[nickygn23]

character flaw

 

[vader6]

Vader6. Should I remove it or should I do it on the car with drop cloths. Sounds messy

best to remove it

 

[Darkstar72]

Castlebueno ? I googled that came up with hotel stuff

Paul Castle or Paulie Castle on Facebook. They sell new pads with heat transfer logos for about $450 or so (last I had seen).

Good luck with whatever way you go.

 

[motrhed87]

If anybody has a nice reproduction with a logo please post it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-87-Bu...310262?hash=item2ad2cd8336:g:JgsAAOSwk5NdXEkM

 

[KC87]

I've always had luck with using a can of tire shine foam to clean up my original insulator. Just cover everything else with poly before you spray it!

This. Throw a plastic tarp over the engine and spray away. I used some tire foam and just let it sit for a while and you can see all the dirt dripping off. Than wiped it down. Looked pretty darn good. Am going to try some paint in a small spot to see if it holds up and if it does do all the letters.

 

[nickygn23]

I tried the upholstery cleaner. A bit better but still not happy. I'm going to give a shot at tire shine on the weekend . I'll post pictures. Before and after. I do appreciate all the advise.

 

[nickygn23]

Pissed off somewhat and a bit drunk. Working on the insulator pad with everything I got and still not happy with the results. It's in good shape just dirty.

 

[nickygn23]

End result. A tiny bit better ...........