Hey that's a great set of pages. Pretty intense process. Interesting
to see that they use fiberglass (though with a layer of poly over FG).

Great info.

Thanks Jake

Neil.

On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 6:16 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
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  >
>
>
>  --
>  Jake
>  1984 Vanagon GL
>  1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
>  Crescent Beach, BC
>  www.crescentbeachguitar.com
>  http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
>

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