Hood Insulation

[ScoutDad]

I am new to this site. I am looking for a little help with some of the things that I am having issues with my 93 Explorer XLT

To start with today. I would like to ask about the insulation that is on the hood. It looks like the paint on the hood is being effected by paint. I don't know. The insulation has gone to crap and I want to take out the old and replace it with new. Replacement or other option is OK.

I saw that there was an older thread, but that was from 2005, so I wanted to start a new thread and get some current opinions.

Can someone help.

 

[Jason94sport]

You can just take it out totally. Not going to do anything but make your engine a bit louder sounding.

 

[huntman58]

Junk yard 92 and older rangers or 91 to 94 Explorers may be others but you get the drift.
One could be made out of a fiberglass duct board that is foil backed one side also.

 

[Roadrunner777]

If it is causing you issues, just rip it out and be done with it.

 

[tweakedlogic]

If you must replace it, Dynamat sells under hood mat lined with Mylar to reflect heat. It will be quieter than the stock stuff too.