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Subject:Re: Van insolation
From:OlRivrRat
Date:Mon, 4 Apr 2022 11:27:16 -0600

My PassSide Window Reg Motor has stopped functioning so I will be going back in to figure

that out & will report the condition of the Peel&Seal then ~ It’ll likely be in a few weeks ~

> On 4 Apr , 2022, at 3:34 AM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> hi Jeff,
> 
> This is Peel & Seal from Lowes
> https://www.lowes.com/pd/Peel-Seal-Instant-Waterproof-Repairs-6-in-x-25-ft-Aluminum-Roll-Flashing/1018733
> 
> It sticks by itself on any surface, you don't need any brush on adhesive.
> Best to do is heat the panel of your van lightly with a heat gun to get it
> warm then put the Peel & Seal on.
> I didn't notice any sag or run on because I never opened the panel to check.
> 
> On Sun, Apr 3, 2022 at 11:01 PM 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*
>>>> * www.dayonemedia.ca <http://www.dayone-media.com/> *
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 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.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>