[ROVERNET - UK] P6- roof insulation - thanks- and a questionabout roof mastic

[Slatskars]

I will second that. I have yet to really dig into my P-5, but have you 
listed as a resource!

Slats
Vancouver, WA, USA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <rogerdm at iprimus.com.au>
To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 3:05 PM
Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] P6- roof insulation - thanks- and a 
questionabout roof mastic


> hi James
>
> I don't think you sound commercial, because you clearly describe the 
> product
> type and technique required, leaving the purchase to the discretion of the
> enthusiast.  I think you are very generous in sharing your expertise, 
> which
> I value very much.
>
> Cheers
>
> roger
>
> >-- Original Message --
>>From: "James Dean" <jaguru at bellsouth.net>
>>To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
>>Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] P6- roof insulation - thanks- and a 
>>questionabout
>> roof mastic
>>Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 09:04:24 -0500
>>Cc:
>>Reply-To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
>>
>>
>>For your headliner insulation, You should use 3M8090 trim adhesive, which
>>is
>>heavy duty, not 8080, which is cheaper, and fine for carpets.It is a Spray
>>can, used by trim shops for headliners andvinyl tops.You have to keep
>>shaking it, and the nozzles clog, so save the old nozzles in a can of
>>lacquer thinner. Regarding insulation, you need something better than
>>aluminum foil. I use and sell for under carpets and lower areas, a sound
>>foam material, called lead foam, that blocks sound, but it is 1/2 inch
>>thick. It is amazing stuff, with closed cell fire resistant foam(unlike
> old
>>jute which is like gunpowder), a layer of silver mylar on one side, and
>>powdered lead encapsulated in the center. It is designed for large motor
>>yachts, where the owner's stateroom is separated from an engine room by
> a
>>bulkhead, but sound is simply unacceptable.I can only supply 1/2 inch, but
>>you may find something similar used in aircraft, that is thinner. You cut
>>and fit it, glue it with the 8090, and use mylar tape on the seams.I have
>>used the 1/2 inch for a decade, to Block heat in Austin Healeys, and in
> most
>>of my high end restorations. There I put a half sheet inside the
>>transmission tunnel, and a sheet over the rear axle area, as in a TR6 or
>>MGBGtT, to stop axle noise.It is designed to stop noise, but works equally
>>well on heat.Sorry to  sound commercial,which upsets people, but my email
>>is
>>jaguru at bellsouth.net, and I am glad to advise anyone, and do share my
>>professional restoration tips. James Dean, Ft. Lauderdale
>>----- Original Message ----- 
>>From: "Peter Mitchell" <peterm at arach.net.au>
>>To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
>>Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 7:48 AM
>>Subject: RE: [ROVERNET - UK] P6- roof insulation - thanks- and a
>>questionabout roof mastic
>>
>>
>>> Thanks Vern Peter and Eric for your kind advice re the space for
>>insulation
>>> in the roof of my P6.
>>>
>>> I'll follow your thinking and cut the new insulation so as to leave 
>>> space
>>> for the canopy bows.  that way the existing insulation will be all that
>>is
>>> taking up space, hence no change from before.
>>>
>>> I have yet to visit an automotive parts retail shop, but I'll be needing
>>a
>>> suitable black mastic or similar for when I put the new roof on.  Can
>>> members please suggest a brand name?
>>>
>>> Many thanks
>>>
>>> Peter Mitchell
>>> Perth Western Australia
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com
>>> [mailto:rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com]On Behalf Of Vern Klukas
>>> Sent: Tuesday, 4 January 2005 4:08 AM
>>> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
>>> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] P6- roof insulation query
>>>
>>>
>>> Peter:
>>>
>>> I agree with Eric , there really isn't much room so his between the
>>> bows approach will work best i think.
>>>
>>> If you live in the sun and you are looking for heat control, a layer
>>> of heavy aluminum foil, most polished side towards the roof and spot
>>> glued in a few places, will save you a couple of degrees inside the
>>> car in the blazing sun, and slow the time it will take to warm up
>>> sitting closed in the sun.
>>>
>>> Yours
>>> Vern
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> >Peter,
>>> >The metal headling arches press so firmly against the
>>> >roof insulaton that it leaves permanent grooves.  The
>>> >metal tabs on the roof frame have self-tapping screw
>>> >holes that barely line up when you re. and re. roof
>>> >lining at the best of times.
>>> >
>>> >If you want to increase insulation why don't you keep
>>> >the original lining on the roof (perhaps Contact
>>> >Cement it in a few places to keep it from falling.
>>> >Then, acquire insulation pieces to glue onto the
>>> >existing insulation but between the marks where the
>>> >roof arches want to fit.
>>> >
>>>
>>>
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