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===SuperTherm=== | ===SuperTherm=== | ||
SuperTherm doesn't appear to offer an auto-specific product, but they do have a [http://video.bobvila.com/m/21320566/facing-and-insulating-the-steel-shipping-container.htm demo shot during an episode of Bob Vila's show] which shows how effective these materials can be. It's quoted as giving an R-factor of 19 for a 10 mil (0.010") dry coat of their material. That's about the same as 6" of household fiberglass insulation. If this is accurate, this would be a tremendous amount of insulation propery for its thickness (''needs confirmation'')! | SuperTherm doesn't appear to offer an auto-specific product, but they do have a [http://video.bobvila.com/m/21320566/facing-and-insulating-the-steel-shipping-container.htm demo shot during an episode of Bob Vila's show] which shows how effective these materials can be. It's quoted as giving an R-factor of 19 for a 10 mil (0.010") dry coat of their material. That's about the same as 6" of household fiberglass insulation. If this is accurate, this would be a tremendous amount of insulation propery for its thickness (''needs confirmation'')! | ||
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| + | ==Other possible (non-sprayable) alternatives== | ||
| + | *[http://www.na.graceconstruction.com/product.cfm?mode=c&did=8&id=144 Grace Ultra] from Grace Construction. It is a roofing underlayment that is made from butyl Rubber with an adhesive backing, and is designed to protect sloped roofs from the effects of wind driven rain and ice dams in applications where the membrane must withstand high in-service temperatures for extended periods of time. This membrane offers excellent performance at elevated temperatures, in hot desert southwest climates or any application where superior heat resistance is a requirement. | ||
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| + | Grace Ultra is 30 mil (0.76 mm)thick, [http://www.dynamat.com/technical_specs_dynamat_xtreme.html Dynamat Xtreme] is 0.067" (1.7mm) thick. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | + | ;Hotrodders forum threads | |
| + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/alternative-lizard-skin-103610.html Alternatives to LizardSkin] | ||
| + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1561051#post1561051 Let's discuss Dynamat alternatives] | ||
[[Category:Good articles]] | [[Category:Good articles]] | ||
[[Category:Interior]] | [[Category:Interior]] | ||
[[Category:General hotrodding]] | [[Category:General hotrodding]] | ||
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