is this the 'peal and seal' product?

-Craig
'85Gl

On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 9:16 PM, Jake de Villiers <
crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:

> Firstly, I am in agreement with Ken on the inadvisability of using any
> insulation that has moisture-retaining capabilities.
>
> The Iceguard is what I have in my two front doors, in the battery boxes
> and
> under the rear seats.  It works great and I look forward to when I have
> time
> to do the slider, the hatch and the cab roof, let alone the rear sides.
> :)
>
> I think this is the link you're looking for:
> http://www.shagadelic.org/VW/info/gmbulley-soundproof/
>
> On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 6:03 PM, Woody Halsey <WHalsey@sya.org> wrote:
>
> > Dear All,
> >
> >
> >
> > Yesterday Ken Wilford recommended against using recycled cotton fiber
> > home insulation bats to soundproof to my 83.5 V'gon. He warned that the
> > insulation could absorb moisture that would be transferred to the
> > fiberboard panels and lead to warping. That all makes sense (and I
> > always values Ken's wise advice); but I would be curious to know if
> > anyone has tried that solution and kept moisture from getting to the
> > panels by renewing/replacing the plastic sheets that were (theoretically
> > anyway - I don't think I ever saw them on mine) originally glued to the
> > walls of the vehicle, behind the clip on panels. Is there also a risk of
> > moisture getting trapped in the insulation that would then lead to
> > rusting of the body itself, from the inside out?
> >
> >
> >
> > Ken also informed me that rubberized "ice and water shield" used on
> > roofs is essentially the same product as the adhesive, rubber
> > soundproofing material sold on the internet. I have plenty of that lying
> > around after a roofing project on my house, and wonder if anyone has had
> > good luck installing it. How well does it stick? Do you have to warm it
> > up before applying? Does it really absorb road noise? Has anyone tried
> > applying more than one layer?
> >
> >
> >
> > I am researching the archives; but any current thoughts would be much
> > appreciated.
> >
> >
> >
> > Also, does anyone have a link to Matthew Bulley's treatise on the
> > subject.
> >
> >
> >
> > Finally, is there any difference between the white "Kool Patch" and the
> > black?
> >
> >
> >
> > Many thanks.
> >
> >
> >
> > Woody
> >
> > 83.5 V'gon
> >
> > Haverhill, MA
> >
> >  woodyhalsey@sya.org
> >
> >
> >
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> >
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Jake
> 1984 Vanagon GL
> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> Crescent Beach, BC
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>