Reflectix firewall install
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Safety Car
Joined: May 2005
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From: Jennings LA
Reflectix firewall install
this is my reflectix on my firewall, this should help with the heat problem
and I just had to post this pic I color sanded and buffed out the convertible cover.
and I just had to post this pic I color sanded and buffed out the convertible cover.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Salinas Ca.
Nice job Gator...
I certainly hope it works as good as the Dynamat which I covered just installed exactly like your (every square inch)
. I must report: I have no heat issue now 
The deck lid looks great! Keep up the good work!!!!
I certainly hope it works as good as the Dynamat which I covered just installed exactly like your (every square inch) . I must report: I have no heat issue now The deck lid looks great! Keep up the good work!!!!
Safety Car
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From: Buckeye, AZ
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
I just put in new carpet and before hand used Reflectix. The car is far cooler and much quieter. I am amazed how much it helped, and the stuff is far cheaper than Dynomat, etc. I covered most of the interior space, taped it together. It molds very nicely and was quite easy to work with. I would reccomend it, and it is around $24 a roll at Menards. A roll almost did the whole car; about 3' short.
Pro
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From: Madison WI
Originally Posted by Nacho_Libre
Does your insulation have foil on both sides? I just picked up a bunch of the "Thermo-Tec" stuff...it has foil on one side and padding (sound block?) on the other. Which side goes down?
Looks awesome gator! Just finished up heat and sound insulation (and new carpet...and F-body seatbelts...etc
) myself! I'll warn ya - getting the console pieces back in is gonna be a pain 
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Safety Car
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From: Jennings LA
Originally Posted by 72Tornado
Looks awesome gator! Just finished up heat and sound insulation (and new carpet...and F-body seatbelts...etc ) myself! I'll warn ya - getting the console pieces back in is gonna be a pain
) myself! I'll warn ya - getting the console pieces back in is gonna be a pain
Pro
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From: Madison WI
Originally Posted by gator79
I used fatmat everywhere but the firewall , and will cover everywhere with reflectix. what is the trick for the console? the fatmat is a little thinner than dynamat that might help. I also have the F body seat belts ready to install.
The F-body seat belt install is pretty simple - if you want to thread the belt through the seat backs, pop off the plastic cover from the buckle, use two crescent wrenches to pry the buckle itself apart and have someone remove the bar in the middle with a pair of pliers. Make sure that you install the seat belts correctly in regards to the bracket that is bolted to the floor, ensuring the belt won't be twisted.
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Racer
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From: Los Angeles
Looks great. However, you'll find you will have to trim some of the reflectix to get the center console (w/carpet) reinstalled. May also impact the dash and misc. components. Finally, be sure all the electrical is shielded or it's short-circuit time!
My $.02...but what do I know?
Good Luck
My $.02...but what do I know?
Good Luck
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Safety Car
Joined: May 2005
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From: Jennings LA
Originally Posted by James1970
Looks great. However, you'll find you will have to trim some of the reflectix to get the center console (w/carpet) reinstalled. May also impact the dash and misc. components. Finally, be sure all the electrical is shielded or it's short-circuit time!
My $.02...but what do I know?
Good Luck
My $.02...but what do I know?
Good Luck
