[header] How to use a pool noodle to protect your car against scratches in the garage [title] Cut pool noodle in half, lengthwise. [step] You will end up with 2 long, hollow pieces. Take safety precautions when cutting the noodle in half, keeping fingers away from the blade. 
[substeps] Lay noodle on a hard surface to cut in half. Identify the middle of the rounded piece first before cutting.