"Gene" <genes@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>
> Problem: car had a musty odor because the factory carpet rubber
> backing between the carpet and Jute padding cracked and let water
> migrate into the Jute padding. The pulled Jute padding was like placing
a
> saturated
> piece of padding into a Zip-Lock bag and permanently sealing it. The
odor
> was REALLY bad.
>
> My only solution was to completely remove the entire carpet from the
car.
> Not a fun job, so I want to do it right when I replace it into the car.
>
> My goal is to re-seal the rubber cracks, then replace the padding with
> something that is heat resistant, sound proofing, and will not absorb
and
> retain water as the Jute does. Something synthetic that will not mold,
> etc.
>
> I would install a new carpet, but they all have the Jute padding - so I
> would
> just be back where I am now - in a short time. I need to do a custom
job.
> My old carpet is in great shape, looks new - it only need new padding.
>
> Here is the plan: find a material with a foil backing, made from 100%
> synthetic
> material, that is suitable for the high heat floor pan. Something that
> will feel
> like padding, reflect heat, reflect sound, and not deteriorate with
heat.
>
> I have no problem cutting and gluing multiple layers of the selected
> material.
>
> QUESTION: what product do I use, and where do I go to get it?
>
> THANKS,
> Gene
>
> Here are some links I found:
>
> Thermal/ acoustic insulation:
> http://www.stockinteriors.com/HeatSound.asp?Itemid=4783
>
> This one looks good on paper.
> Claims to be mold and mildew proof ?
> http://www.automotiveinteriors.com/Install_Heat****eld.htm
> Approximately 3/8" thick
> Weight (approximate) 3.3-oz/sq.ft.
> Acoustical NCR of .63
> Tear strength of 125 lbs.
> Mold and mildew proof
> Needle punched synthetic fiber
> Fire Retardant
> Reflects 97% of infrared energy
> Insulation "R" factor of 18.3
>
> This one looks interesting:
> Made from coarse denier non-woven polyester fiber.
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Automotive-Heat-Sound-Insulation-Auto-Carpet-Padding_W0QQitemZ290121227973QQcmdZViewItem
>
>
>
How about roofing felt--the black stuff that comes in rolls and
different thicknesses & goes on roof-sheeting and under the ****ngles?.
They
get HOT! Cheap, too. s
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