Date:         Sat, 4 Sep 2004 09:32:04 -0500
Reply-To:     Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA.NET>
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From:         Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA.NET>
Subject:      Re: lisence plate foam
Comments: To: Jake Beaulieu <jake_beaulieu@YAHOO.COM>
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Not familiar with the foam you speak of, but I know of a good source of
neoprene foam in either 1/4" or 1/2" thick pieces.  This stuff is stiffer
than wetsuit type noeoprene, but may well seal as you need.  contact cement
glues it(with proper surface prep) to just about anything.  I use the stuff
for interior padding of kayaks and kneeling pas for whitewater canoes.  If
the 1/4" will do, I have some of that here at the house, but if you need
the 1/2", it's available from John R.Sweet in Mustoe VA.  he has a website,
selling mostly fiberglass, kevlar, resins etc.  Tell him Max sent you if
you call.  540-468-2222.  A quarter sheet of that stuff would seal many
license frames!!  You will have no trouble finding uses for the rest of it!!

On the other hand, 1/4" wetsuit neoprene may seal better, I don't know. You
could prolly go to a Scuba shop and find out if they have any old diving
suits they've worn out and see if they'd scrap one ouot for you.  Just a
thought.

Steven Wright quote of the day"My high school colors were clear.....I'm not
naked, I'm wearing my band uniform!!".


DM&FS

At 07:09 PM 9/3/2004, Jake Beaulieu wrote:
>Hello,
>
>I am trying to seal up all the air leaks in the engine compartment of my
>1982 air cooled Westy in preparation for the installation of a Boston Bob
>rebuild.  The foam that VW glues to the back side of the lisence plate
>holder has completely detiorated and needs to be replaced.  This foam
>prevents air that has been heated by the exaust from being sucked into the
>engine compartment where it would reduced the cooling efficiency of the
>engine.  Does anybody have a good substitute in mind.  The foams needs to
>be pliable enough to form a good seal, but sturdy enough to withstand the
>elements and the heat.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Jake
>
>
>
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