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Old 01-05-2009, 06:14 PM   #1
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My '08 sedan (Canada) doesn't have any hood insulator. Perhaps they're for hot climates? Do they protect the hood paint from high engine compartment temperature damage or are they just noise dampeners???
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Old 01-05-2009, 06:51 PM   #2
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My '08 sedan (Canada) doesn't have any hood insulator. Perhaps they're for hot climates? Do they protect the hood paint from high engine compartment temperature damage or are they just noise dampeners???
i dink it's just to save money
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Old 01-06-2009, 01:17 AM   #3
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My '08 sedan (Canada) doesn't have any hood insulator. Perhaps they're for hot climates? Do they protect the hood paint from high engine compartment temperature damage or are they just noise dampeners???
Every vehicle I have ever owned had one in it. I think it's the keep from cooking the paint.
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