In a message dated 5/10/00 12:03:53 PM, MJones@ngl.ca writes:
<< I am looking to reduce the noise level in my B as well. I called around
town to see who sold automotive sound deadening material and found an
automotive upholstery shop that would sell me a felt-like automotive carpet
underlay which is 6 ft wide and they sell it by the yard at $20/yd. >>
I have been seeking a bulk source--i.e., by-the-yard--for an asphalt-based
underlayment that I have used in my Mustang with great success for heat,
noise and vibration. I can get the stuff custom cut for Mustangs, but cannot
find anyone else who has ever heard of this stuff, and the Mustang folks
won't sell it bulk. I had to take a pre-cut Mustang package and recut it,
badly, for my roadster.
I've always wondered about the wisdom of using any felt or fabric-based
material for sound/heat proofing in an environment in which water is often
present. The felt traps and holds the moisture, giving the tin worm too much
help. The asphalt-based material cannot absorb the water, so it is free to
evaporate faster.
Also, what is it with this aluminum skin that is put on some sorts of felt as
a heat barrier? Anyone ever cook with an aluminum pan? Hello? Aluminum is
one of the greatest conductors of heat you can find. Great at reflecting
radiant heat, the worst at defeating heat when in direct contact.
So how about this asphalt stuff, whatever it is called. Any help?
Jay Donoghue
72B
72B-GT
66 Mustang
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