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Reflectix... Questions
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Instructor
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From: Visalia CA
Reflectix... Questions
After reading so many threads about Reflectix I decided to use it under my new carpet in my 71 coupe. I have a couple of questions though.
First do I need to glue it (3m Spray) to the carpet also, just in places, not at all?
Second has anyone used it under any of the other trim pieces? I am talking about the trim around the rear of the T-Tops and around the rear pillar posts.
Any suggestions or insight would be appreciated.
First do I need to glue it (3m Spray) to the carpet also, just in places, not at all?
Second has anyone used it under any of the other trim pieces? I am talking about the trim around the rear of the T-Tops and around the rear pillar posts.
Any suggestions or insight would be appreciated.
Le Mans Master
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From: Seattle Area WA
I also have a question on this stuff. Doesn't the bubble wrap eventually pop when used under carpet etc. It's not desinged to be used in areas subjected to pressure. I can see using it against the firewall where it is not subjected to any abuse, but I would think that eventually you would end up with basically two sheets of aluminum foil with plastic between them. Anyone have any long term experience with this stuff?
Drifting
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From: Hanover Maryland
Correct. Use the 3M spray on the floor, than the Reflectix. Do not use the 3M between the Reflectix and the carpet. Molded carpets don't need adhehive, except on the rear tire well area. I didn't use the Refletix on the halo because I couldn't see any possible benifits from wrapping this area. Besides, it would probably push the trim pieces out to far and mess up the fit and alignment. 
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
Glue the Reflectix with 3M spray adhesive; don't glue the carpet. I ran the Reflectix back to [and including] the bulkhead behind the seats...but didn't do anything in the storage area. [Not much heat intake there.] I'm in Phoenix and haven't been disappointed with that approach.
Race Director
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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.
Are you guys using any jute under the carpet?? or just the reflectix? 
I used just the just and carpet in the rear area. nothing on the wells. and reflectix everywhere else. Im not sure if i want to put some just in the front area.
What do you guys think
Back area dont look to bad.. Im gonna carpet that top area with some extra carpet black carpet i have
I used just the just and carpet in the rear area. nothing on the wells. and reflectix everywhere else. Im not sure if i want to put some just in the front area.
What do you guys think
Back area dont look to bad.. Im gonna carpet that top area with some extra carpet black carpet i have
Last edited by ptroxx; Aug 10, 2007 at 06:35 AM.
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Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
You don't need jute along with the Reflectix; it will do the job and you won't have 3 layers of "stuff". And, I agree with doing the tunnel area. There is a lot of heat under there from tranny and pipes. Cover everything possible in the cockpit area: under radio, over tranny, etc.
Race Director
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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.
Everyone laughs at my club..=) Its more of a real club then anything. =) =) wont really stop anyone.
But i will do that with the tunnel area. I was going to get to it. I was just tryint to find out if i need the jute...
I should have it all done next week. Cross our fingers
But i will do that with the tunnel area. I was going to get to it. I was just tryint to find out if i need the jute...
I should have it all done next week. Cross our fingers
Le Mans Master
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From: Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentations of the women TX
That's ok for the heat. Does it insulate any on the sound?
Has anyone put down the dynamat and reflectix together?
Has anyone put down the dynamat and reflectix together?
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Le Mans Master
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Safety Car
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From: Jennings LA
dynamat has a sticky side no glue needed. I use 3M spray adhesive to glue the reflectix to the firewall. on the floor it is not necessary to glue the reflectix. I also used the aluminum foil duct tape to seal all the seams and joints to make it a continuous heat barrier
