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  • element
    • Dec 2015
    • 288
    #1

    Bonnet catch sound proofing

    Don't really know how else to call it - there's 4 bonnet catches all round. I think they are rattling on the road; what do you folks use to 'sound proof' them? Some kind of rubber maybe like bicycle inner tube rubber glued in place or something similar? Maybe there's a rubber washer that can be used?
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    • Blue Marlin
      Club Member
      • Mar 2015
      • 314
      #2
      Re: Bonnet catch sound proofing

      My bonnet catches are spring loaded and are under constant tension but to stop them rattling against the the bodywork they have a built in rubber stopper thingy that presses against the car.

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        • b_caswell
          • Nov 2011
          • 2251
          #3
          Re: Bonnet catch sound proofing

          Depends what type they are most popular type like in the link above have a small rubber pip that sits against the panel they should be fitted with a small amount of tension so shouldn't rattle.

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            • greyV8pete
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              Club Member
              • Nov 2011
              • 1633
              #4
              Re: Bonnet catch sound proofing

              Originally posted by element View Post
              Don't really know how else to call it - there's 4 bonnet catches all round. I think they are rattling on the road; what do you folks use to 'sound proof' them? Some kind of rubber maybe like bicycle inner tube rubber glued in place or something similar? Maybe there's a rubber washer that can be used?
              Have a look in B&Q in the plumbing section where they have ball valve repair kits containing different size round flat rubber seals. Also in the cupboard fittings etc area they do some hemispherical rubber feet. They may have a small nail fixing thing on the flat side but that can easily be cut off or maybe pulled out. I have also used a small slice cut off a piece of petrol hose for similar jobs. Peter.

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                • element
                  • Dec 2015
                  • 288
                  #5
                  Re: Bonnet catch sound proofing

                  Thanks for the B&Q tip - I'll have a look next time I'm in town. It looks like some of the rubber pads are worn out (probably deteriorate with age I guess).

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                    • Lanciajohn
                      • Sep 2015
                      • 38
                      #6
                      Re: Bonnet catch sound proofing

                      These work really well for loads of different jobs. 3M Silicone RUBBER FEET Bumpons - CLEAR - Round Self Adhesive Anti Slip Circles. get them on ebay for a couple of quid a sheet.

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