

| Subject: | Re: Van insolation |
| From: | OlRivrRat |
| Date: | Mon, 4 Apr 2022 19:09:22 -0600 |
& even if it does OutGas,, 1 side is sealed by the Tin it is stuck to & the other side is Aluminum so that only leaves the perimeter edge which is slightly less than 1/20in thick that would be able to OG ~ Doubtful that I’m going to be worring about it much @all ~ > On 4 Apr , 2022, at 5:34 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Yes... I use it and don't smell anything... and in our van there is a lot > of plastic that smells... :-) > > On Mon, Apr 4, 2022 at 4:00 PM Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I doubt this is an issue worth worrying about. There is SO much more mass >> of plastics, rubber and other petroleum products in most cars that the >> threat of toxic fumes is overwhelming compared to a roll or two of Seal & >> Peel. Neither I nor any passenger has ever mentioned an odor from that >> product. Probably better for you than spending the night in a home with >> "modern" fabrics and wood products. Anyway, whatever outgassing might occur >> has likely occurred many years ago. >> >> Jim >> >> On Mon, Apr 4, 2022 at 11:02 AM Adam Grove <roverini@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> A concern I have about using products for homes is that these are not >>> designed to be used inside due to off gassing of chemicals. I think >>> it would be best to stick to automotive products which (ostensibly) >>> don't have these downsides. I have successfully used a number of >>> different products over the years. Mass matters if you want to stop >>> noise. Bulk and space matters if you want temperature insulation. I >>> usually use both. An adhesive mass loaded vinyl product followed by >>> Havelock Wool insulation (non-toxic, resistant to mold etc) The Wool >>> should only be used in dry cavities - not in the font doors for >>> example. >>> >>> Adam >>> >>> On Mon, Apr 4, 2022 at 1:35 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. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>> >>> >>
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