Insulation - did I get the right stuff?
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Insulation - did I get the right stuff?
Getting ready to do the cabin heat & noise reduction thing. I went to Lowe's looking for "Frost King," but all I found was "Reflectix" brand aluminum foil insulation. It's two sheets of foil with an air layer between; looks like bubble wrap. (I haven't tried to pop any of the cells.) It's flexible, looks like it will work. Can anyone tell me if this will work?
I searched and searched and could not find details for the Frost King insulation. I found Bill Matera's notes but didn't see the brand name.
(https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=247&TopicID=1)
If there is a better description, can someone tell me the location?
Thanks!
I searched and searched and could not find details for the Frost King insulation. I found Bill Matera's notes but didn't see the brand name.
(https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=247&TopicID=1)
If there is a better description, can someone tell me the location?
Thanks!
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Reflectix is the higher-heat resistant, non-self-adhesive stuff I used for the central tunnel and the rear center tub and storage areas to reject some of the exhaust system heat. The Frost King stuff has one self adhesive side and is good for the rest of the areas. That is also what has the better noise reduction quality. The Reflectix may not give you the sound reduction you're looking for.
Racer
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I used Reflectix for the center console/cabin area and Frost King in the rear fender wells and was really pleased with the outcome.
I also put Dynamat and Brown Bead throughout the interior before installing the Reflectix, but that was more for sound deadening for the subs I have in the back storage area.
Good luck with the install, I'm sure you'll be happy with the finished product
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From: Houston, Tx Got traction?
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This is the stuff you want....picture is too big to post on the forum... http://www.myvette.us/100_0057.jpg
Here's a bunch more pictures
http://www.myvette.us/Frost%20King%20Mod.htm
Chris
Here's a bunch more pictures
http://www.myvette.us/Frost%20King%20Mod.htm
Chris
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Be careful when you buy the Frost king. I bought some old stock (probably last years leftovers) and found the adhesive to be gone.
I noticed the newer Frost King has different packaging. Go for the fresh stock.
Good luck.
I noticed the newer Frost King has different packaging. Go for the fresh stock.
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by dandlb
Thanks for the guidance, I'm glad I asked. Guess I'll be stopping at Lowe's again tomorrow. - Dave (dandlb)
I finished last weekend...here is the Lowes sku #28928, Frost King Duct Insulation, 12"X1/8"X25'. I needed 5 rolls @$6.32 each to do the interior and the two rear wheel tubs. I had to check a few Lowes to find it...some only had the 2" wide version. Home Depot doesn't carry it. It is not in the home insulation section, but in plumbing section under "pipe wrap/insulation". It is a lot of work...but very worth the effort!
Good luck!
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Frost King is a fairly dense foam rubber product, with adhesive on the rubber, and the other side covered with a heavy foil (be careful ... it cuts). It's intended use is to insulate metal ductwork from vibration/sound. I think it's about 1/8" thick.
I coudn't find any in stock at either Home Depot or Lowe's ... ordered it from Home Depot. They shipped it to my house with no shipping charge.
I coudn't find any in stock at either Home Depot or Lowe's ... ordered it from Home Depot. They shipped it to my house with no shipping charge.
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Originally Posted by coast7
Hi dandlb,
I finished last weekend...here is the Lowes sku #28928, Frost King Duct Insulation, 12"X1/8"X25'. I needed 5 rolls @$6.32 each to do the interior and the two rear wheel tubs. I had to check a few Lowes to find it...some only had the 2" wide version. Home Depot doesn't carry it. It is not in the home insulation section, but in plumbing section under "pipe wrap/insulation". It is a lot of work...but very worth the effort!
Good luck!
I finished last weekend...here is the Lowes sku #28928, Frost King Duct Insulation, 12"X1/8"X25'. I needed 5 rolls @$6.32 each to do the interior and the two rear wheel tubs. I had to check a few Lowes to find it...some only had the 2" wide version. Home Depot doesn't carry it. It is not in the home insulation section, but in plumbing section under "pipe wrap/insulation". It is a lot of work...but very worth the effort!
Good luck!
Wow, the Lowes in San Diego sells FK for $15.95 per roll! I've done 2 C5's now and could have saved a bunch of $$$. Wonder why the price discrepency?
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Originally Posted by dandlb
Getting ready to do the cabin heat & noise reduction thing. I went to Lowe's looking for "Frost King," but all I found was "Reflectix" brand aluminum foil insulation. It's two sheets of foil with an air layer between; looks like bubble wrap. (I haven't tried to pop any of the cells.) It's flexible, looks like it will work. Can anyone tell me if this will work?
I searched and searched and could not find details for the Frost King insulation. I found Bill Matera's notes but didn't see the brand name.
(https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=247&TopicID=1)
If there is a better description, can someone tell me the location?
Thanks!
I searched and searched and could not find details for the Frost King insulation. I found Bill Matera's notes but didn't see the brand name.
(https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=247&TopicID=1)
If there is a better description, can someone tell me the location?
Thanks!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...6&postcount=13
Dan G.
Girard, PA USA
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Originally Posted by D.K.
Wow, the Lowes in San Diego sells FK for $15.95 per roll! I've done 2 C5's now and could have saved a bunch of $$$. Wonder why the price discrepency?
Same here at the 15.95
guess we just live in the wrong area.
Racer
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From: Virginia Beach Virginia
Originally Posted by D.K.
Wow, the Lowes in San Diego sells FK for $15.95 per roll! I've done 2 C5's now and could have saved a bunch of $$$. Wonder why the price discrepency?
If you have more to do, let me know and I would be willing to buy the FK here and ship to you! The stuff is very light weight and should travel well. But, did you get the 2 foot wide roll for $15.95? $6.32 was for the one foot wide roll.
BTW I love your Clint Eastwood movie line reference...never cared for bean-counters either
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From: Edmond, OK...One of the first rules of online forums: If you don't like what is said but can't refute it, attack the poster.
I used the 2'wide frostking and it was about 15.00 a roll here in OKC.
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Originally Posted by coast7
DK,
If you have more to do, let me know and I would be willing to buy the FK here and ship to you! The stuff is very light weight and should travel well. But, did you get the 2 foot wide roll for $15.95? $6.32 was for the one foot wide roll.
BTW I love your Clint Eastwood movie line reference...never cared for bean-counters either
If you have more to do, let me know and I would be willing to buy the FK here and ship to you! The stuff is very light weight and should travel well. But, did you get the 2 foot wide roll for $15.95? $6.32 was for the one foot wide roll.
BTW I love your Clint Eastwood movie line reference...never cared for bean-counters either
Yes, I did get the 2 ft wide rolls. They don't even sell a 1 ft wide roll at the Lowes here. That's why I didn't even know a narrower roll existed. Thanks a lot for the offer, that was nice of you.
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