Bonnet rubbing paint on body

[L777JDP]

Hello,

Sorry if this is a repeat of an old topic, but I couldn't find anything on it by searching. I have a 2013 Roadsport 140. It seems that the bonnet has been rubbing on the body in a few places so my assumption is that the foam tape that's on the body isn't thick enough, and probably sticking another layer on top of the original should sort the problem out.

Before launching into that I thought I'd check if there is a better solution. One alternative would be to put the same tape on the underside of the bonnet.

Thanks in advance, John.

[Wrightpayne]

I think doubling up the tape will put undue strain on the rear bonnet clips, causing the bonnet to deform.

is the rubbing visible when the bonnet is on? If not I wouldnt worry. Mine only has tape on nosecone and scuttle. None between side chassis tubes and bonnet where there is quit a bit of fretting.

Ian

[AndrewB]

John,

I had the same thing on mine when I built it.  I removed the foam at both ends and put wider foam on there.  You can just about see the foam I put on there but then again I don't get any rattles or paint scratches any more.  I used the same thickness foam.  I got it from Car Builder Solutions.

 

Andrew

[John Vine]

I bought a selection of neoprene adhesive foam strip from Camthorne.  For the bonnet, I stuck a strip on the underneath where it sits on the chassis rails.  For the scuttle, a single narrower strip worked well, and for the nosecone I used two strips side by side.

JV

 

[Steve Pearce]

While we're on the subject of paint work being rubbed. My standard doors are rubbing the paint work mainly at the lower rear corner, but a little along the lower front edge. Is there a recommended method of stopping this?

[AndrewB]

I bought paint protection film from PPG when I built my car.  There was a little bit of excess on the side sheets and so I used it for odd areas such as where the doors rub and on the bonnet where the stud from the door lands when the door is open.  An A3 sized sheet of film should do the trick.

A slight aside, I have just put TOYO R888R's on the car this weekend and I have noticed a lot more stones being thrown up onto the bonnet and the sides.  On a plus side the tyres are superb and have totally changed the car, on the down side I do now have 3 tiny chips on top of the bonnet from today's drive.  

[L777JDP]

Hello AndrewB, yes your image is exactly what I am seeing. So, wider foam at the same thickness seems to be the way to go.

Thanks, John.