

| Subject: | Re: Van insolation |
| From: | Adam Grove |
| Date: | Mon, 4 Apr 2022 17:18:55 -0800 |
Yes, I think you may be right. Here is the MSDS on Peel and Stick. It seems pretty benign by their measures. https://polyguardproducts.com/MSDS/Peel%20&%20Stick.pdf On Mon, Apr 4, 2022 at 5:10 PM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: > > & 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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