Might be a dumb question. The heat shield/barrier that is attached to the underneath of my hood is in rough condition. Getting ready to sell the car and don't want it to be a sore spot when I lift the hood. I have seen some people take it off completely but I want to know if it has negative effects to paint, cooling etc.. Any input is much appreciated!

 

I bought mine with it off. Idk how long the po had it off. There aren't really any negative effects that I notice, EXCEPT the top of my hood is much hotter than with the heat shield. I think I might bebuying one because I think after a long period it may effect the paint. But I'm not sure on that.

 

Mine never had one on my car. There aren't any issues with my paint or anything of the sort. If you want a new one I'm pretty sure they are for sale on ebay or something

 

i ripped mine off day after i got the car. its an eyesore and does nothing but add weight.

 

sorry but that made me laugh

 

other cars ive seen cause paint bubbling issues but thats usually due to heat on FRESH paint, you should be fine, yank it off and polish it out underneath

 

rip it off and clean it up.... what do you car if paint bubbles 3 years down the road it wont be your problem lol

 

Hell yeah, thanks for the replies everyone!