Date:         Tue, 2 Jul 2019 22:53:09 -0400
Reply-To:     Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Renewing crusty foam underneath Engine Lid
Comments: To: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
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I’d replace the foam with something that combines noise attenuation, heat insulation with heat reflective properties. 

  I use a thick rubber workplace comfort mat cut to fit in the back of my Westy. It’s easily to roll up for engine hatch access and does make a difference in noise levels. 

Chris. 

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> Wiadomość napisana przez Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> w dniu 02.07.2019, o godz. 22:37:
> 
> When I did my Subie conversion 3 years ago, the shop managed to swap my fairly pristine Engine Lid with a crappy one.  Ugh...but I guess with a busy shop things like this happen.  So the one I've got now is kinda crusty.  Drops fragments of crusty foam onto my engine.  I'd like to fix/improve.  One idea I have is to use the acrylic deck coating (from Home Depot) I used to rejuvenate my upstairs deck in my condo; it's "rubbery"....i.e. flexible...and surely can withstand heat.  The stuff I have is tan in color; I guess that's OK....black would be better (I could use the brush-on tan acrylic deck coating, and then add a rattle can coating of flat black spray paint).  Mostly, I want something that will hold the foam together and stop the debris from falling down on my motor.  Ideas?
> Rich
> San Diego