Reflective insulation suggestions, please.

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Jun 29, 2004 | 10:49 AM

WeasleVette454

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Reflective insulation suggestions, please.

Did it make much difference in heat transfer? And what about road noise? Thanks.

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Jun 29, 2004 | 11:22 AM

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Re: Reflective insulation suggestions, please. (WeasleVette454)

I used the Reflectix insulation that I got from Lowes or Home Depot. I is made for attics and looks like foil covered bubble wrap. After driving around with no carpet and putting that suff in and carpet, it is like a dream. I would do it again in a heartbeat, because the noise and heat are now tolerable.

Good luck

Jun 29, 2004 | 01:27 PM

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Re: Reflective insulation suggestions, please. (Freepop)

Yes, Reflectix is a good insulater. I think it has an R value of 12. It's thin. Put some on your firewall and under the carpet.

Jun 29, 2004 | 02:28 PM

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Re: Reflective insulation suggestions, please. (Schmucker)

from what i've read on different product's ,cost , ez of install and
perforformance of products it's the way to go....

Jun 29, 2004 | 02:30 PM

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Re: Reflective insulation suggestions, please. (comp)

does anyoen know how this stuff compares to brownbread, dynamax or that paint that has little insulation bubbles in it? It is hard to get a good answer of which type of product is actually best.

Jun 29, 2004 | 02:41 PM

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Re: Reflective insulation suggestions, please. (lostpatrolman)

i've looked at dynomat $$$$ some of the "bubble" paint's i checked were
heavy and didn't have as high a R value (4 i think)

Jun 29, 2004 | 05:17 PM

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Re: Reflective insulation suggestions, please. (lostpatrolman)

I bit the bullet and put dynomax down on the surface....then Reflectex then the Ecklers sound barrier kit (has only select pieces). Carpet is in but havn't driven yet... can not wait to pit it against the DALLAS HEAT!

Jun 29, 2004 | 07:39 PM

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Re: Reflective insulation suggestions, please. (lostpatrolman)

I ended up getting the Thermotec kit that Riks Corvette sells.
Works great for heat & noise.
www.riksvet.com
Do a search for insulation. It comes in 4'x15' sheets

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