Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2022 11:27:16 -0600
Reply-To: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Van insolation
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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.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>
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