5 GT Turbo Under Bonnet Sound/Heat Proofing

[LowiePete]

Hello Folks,

It appears that the original bonnet lagging piece has gone missing, presumed
engulfed in fire. There's no chance of a replacement from France, though I
have a part# 7700 754 120 - I've not found one available second-hand.

So, it comes down to alternatives and the minefield that exists there. I have
managed to find some 10mm, as opposed to Silent Coat's 20mm offering with
both having a sticky backing for mounting and heat deflection by aluminium cover.
I have 4 sheets of 2mm Silent Coat pads to use in the indents and be covered
by the bigger sheet.

However, how messy and afterthought is this wrinkly thing...?



That's after a day or two since unwrapping and trying to lay the sheet out
flat. Then I had a brainwave...



I have a small travel iron and without any heat I managed to get the surface
a little smoother. Here's an attempt at a 50/50...



I'll probably have another go, maybe with a little heat, just to see whether
it can look a bit better. I'm open to alternative, and tidier, suggestions.

Regards,
Steve

 

[DaveL485]

How thick is it?

 

[LowiePete]

How thick is it?

It's 10mm as described...

 

[DaveL485]

Other than hanging it up and smoothing it by hand, the iron sounds like the best option!

 

[JGM]

Hi there,

Have you considered getting one from a Extra van (Renault Express in Europe) ?
I have fitted one to mine, its not the best but it fits 90% and at first glance it looks stock!