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Subject:Re: Van insolation
From:Stephen Grisanti
Date:Mon, 4 Apr 2022 08:40:29 -0400

The stuff I applied to the inside of my driver’s door sagged and interfered with the window winding mechanism but has been fine since the re-do years ago. 

Not a liquid that gets applied, B-Quiet, Peel & Seal and the others are a 3-layer product; foil outer layer, tar-like substance that does all the work, and a wax paper backing that peels off before application. 

This task is not rocket science, but it will test your patience and bendability. 

Stephen

Mobile

> On Apr 4, 2022, at 2:01 AM, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com> wrote:
> 
> Just so I’m clear - peel and seal is a wrap of some sort?  When I google it I see a wrap but also a can that I assume you apply with a brush?
> 
> If someone has a link to the Lowes product it would be appreciated!
> 
> Only downside I have read about is that it may sag on vertical surfaces.  ORR sounds like that’s what you’ve done?  Any bad experiences with sagging? (I’m talking about the van now!)
> 
> Thanks
> Jeff
> 
> 
>> On Apr 3, 2022, at 10:42 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>> 
>>       I’ve installed Peel & Seal on My 90Westy in all 4 Doors & on several Friends Vans where I usually
>> 
>> put in Rear Quarters as well as All Doors,, It lessens the ability of an area of Tin to resonate sound & it
>> 
>> does that amazingly well ~ Not even necessary to cover entire area, just whatever You can conveniently
>> 
>> get to ~
>> 
>> 
>>>> On 2 Apr , 2022, at 5:11 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
>>> 
>>> The stuff at Lowe's is called "Peel and Seal".  Peel & Seal Instant Waterproof Repairs 6-in x 25-ft Aluminum Roll Flashing Lowes.com
>>> 
>>> |  |  | 
>>> Peel & Seal Instant Waterproof Repairs ...
>>> |
>>> 
>>> I used it in the cabin area of van:  pedestals, floor, inside doors, and also inside Slider.  Quite happy.  I also used it on the front area under dashboard; unfortunately, this sheet metal area must get pretty warm from front radiator blow by, and as a result, evidence of "tar" dripping down on the sides into footwells.  I clean it up, and it later re-appears.  But, even then, I have had no "tar" odors.  It's been in place over 12 years.  And yes, very significant road noise reduction, so worth it to me.
>>> 
>>> 
>>>>  On Friday, April 1, 2022, 06:41:43 PM PDT, Gil Ngai <eyebawlgil@gmail.com> wrote:  
>>> 
>>> What is roof patch? can you send a link?
>>> Do you mean roofing tar?
>>> 
>>> •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
>>> *GIL NGAI* • *I TELL GOOD STORIES*
>>> *filmmaker • DP • **chief storyteller • instructor*
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>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 6:49 PM Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> I did years ago on our ‘87 Westy, had to order directly from the source in
>>>> Alberta. Freight runs the total up considerably so get enough initially
>>>> that you need not reorder.
>>>> 
>>>> When mine did run out I used Roof Patch from Lowe’s that folks belittle
>>>> but the stuff looks (and smells) identical. Narrower roll and about half
>>>> the price. Seemed no different otherwise.
>>>> 
>>>> Stephen
>>>> 
>>>> Mobile
>>>> 
>>>>> On Apr 1, 2022, at 7:37 PM, Gil Ngai <eyebawlgil@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> B-Quiet Sound is having a 20% off sale now through the weekend.
>>>>> Has anyone used this stuff?
>>>>> 
>>>>> B-Quiet.com
>>>>> 
>>>>> They advised me for a Vanagon to get one roll of Ultimate 50 and one
>>>> sheet
>>>>> of VComp
>>>>> should be enough to do the rear engine area, front doors and part of the
>>>>> floors with the Ultimate and then put the VComp over the rear bench.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Gil
>>>>> 
>>>>> •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
>>>>> *GIL NGAI* • *I TELL GOOD STORIES*
>>>>> *filmmaker • DP • **chief storyteller • instructor*
>>>>> * www.dayonemedia.ca <http://www.dayone-media.com/> *
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 2:42 PM Karl Mullendore <
>>>> tdiguru@westyventures.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> The first batch I bought out in Baltimore was about 35 bags, then a few
>>>>>> years
>>>>>> later found another place in PA that still had 47. I bought all of it
>>>> and
>>>>>> sold
>>>>>> most of it to others for their projects. I guess I should have left a
>>>> few
>>>>>> more
>>>>>> bags in MD.
>>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>