Heat Barrier for Roof
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Racer
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From: Dallas Tx
Heat Barrier for Roof
Texas has brutal sun in the summer, and I have a black car. So I decided to try some high tech.
With the headliner removed from the targa top, I fitted a sheet of ThermoTec Aluminized Heat Barrier to the top. The edges tuck in, and I glued it to the top.
I reinstalled the headliner with more glue, and let it all dry overnight.
There is a significant reduction in heat from the targa top when the car is in the sun, based on feeling the headliner with my hand. Not very scientific, but the AC seems to cool better. The Barrier is only 1/8 inch thick, so headroom is essentially unchanged.
Every little bit helps.
With the headliner removed from the targa top, I fitted a sheet of ThermoTec Aluminized Heat Barrier to the top. The edges tuck in, and I glued it to the top.
I reinstalled the headliner with more glue, and let it all dry overnight.
There is a significant reduction in heat from the targa top when the car is in the sun, based on feeling the headliner with my hand. Not very scientific, but the AC seems to cool better. The Barrier is only 1/8 inch thick, so headroom is essentially unchanged.
Every little bit helps.
Racer
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From: Falls Church Virginia
Re: Heat Barrier for Roof (tkrussell)
While your on the topic of Targa tops Professor, can you tell me how to get that weather beaten look off of my LEXAR TARGA TOP :( It looks like cooked on water spots? window cleaner does not do the trick, what do you suggest Dr.?
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St. Jude Donor '06-'08-'10
Re: Heat Barrier for Roof (C4ForGeeGee)
While your on the topic of Targa tops Professor, can you tell me how to get that weather beaten look off of my LEXAR TARGA TOP :( It looks like cooked on water spots? window cleaner does not do the trick, what do you suggest Dr.?
1. Replace the top. Ranges from $250 (lucky to find used) - $1200 (buy GM new)
2. http://www.corvetteforum.net/c4/blue92/targa_top.shtml
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Racer
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From: Dallas Tx
Re: Heat Barrier for Roof (tkrussell)
You might try some Goo Gone. That takes off tree sap, road grime, etc.
If that doesn't work, try a fine plexiglass polish, like jeweler's rouge. Just be gentle.
That's my best guess.
If that doesn't work, try a fine plexiglass polish, like jeweler's rouge. Just be gentle.
That's my best guess.
Racer
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From: Falls Church Virginia
Re: Heat Barrier for Roof (tkrussell)
Thank You Guys very much, I really appreciate all of your advice :DI will start with the GooGone first if that fails I can do the wet sand by hand, then the wax :confused: If all else fails I made contact with my dealer who has a top in the box for half price 700.00, I hate projects that I'm not familiar with :(
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Drifting
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From: Owensboro Ky
Re: Heat Barrier for Roof (C4ForGeeGee)
I was told that vinegar works at getting water spots out. I've never tried it but I figure its worth a try for you and I don't think it will be very harmful to your top either. Good luck and be sure to let us know if it works. :seeya
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From: High Plains Drifter Fayetteville, AR
Re: Heat Barrier for Roof (C4ForGeeGee)
Might try some diluted muriatic acid. IF it's just water spots, a 10:1 ratio of water to acid should remove them quickly. Worth a shot before you go to sanding/buffing.
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Re: Heat Barrier for Roof (C4ForGeeGee)
I used Vineger today, it's not working :(
