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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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I found this thread on another forum and just wanted to let you guys know about it. I always use the best materials and parts when it comes to the vette, but I may give this a shot when the time comes.

http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/alte...ght=lizardskin
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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It's been done here, too: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1790043

It's somewhere on my "to-do" list the next time my interior is out.

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Has anyone had success with this concept, and what was the durability of the homemade lizardskin?
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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Has anyone had success with this concept, and what was the durability of the homemade lizardskin?
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I have not done it yet but it should live longer than reflectix does especially in the heavy wear areas under your heels by the pedals.
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I got two quarts of the microspheres. Used one, mixed in with al color rustoleum paint (forget - either 0.5:1 or 1:1 - just mixed until consistancy was somewhat thick but still flowed) to do my interior floors before putting down reflectix and jute& carpet. I don't think there is any adverse 'wear' associated with the microsphere paint (the microspheres are pretty much like a powder). However I have only driven several hundred miles after install and have not lifted my carpet & reflectix to check on wear. Just very happy with reduced interior temps (did it for temp more than sound).
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