[DeTomaso] Heat Insulation - Engine Bay

[Jeff Detrich]

Yes, at the suggestion of a hot rod shop I frequent here in Dallas, I used
it all over my car. No hard measurements of effectiveness but anecdotally I
am very pleased. I may try to do a test at Italian Car Fest in
September comparing the underside temps of my roof compared to another car
after being out in the sun all afternoon.

You'll have to email them to see if they will send you a smaller quantity,
or perhaps a "test" quantity. If not, perhaps you can try Lizardskin.
(Speaking of testing, it would be easy to set up a test if you got some,
using two peices of stainless and a ceramic heater.) If you get some and do
test it, there are many other places in the car where it can effectively be
used.

I think it keeps for a while(months, not years) if the container is tightly
sealed and cool.

Jeff
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On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 3:41 PM, John Taphorn <jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com>wrote:

>  Jeff
>
> Thanks for taking the time to respond.  Have you used this stuff?
> Obviously, I need a lot less than 2 Gall.  Do you know if they sell smaller
> quantities? Website doesn't say.  Directions state that it doesn't store
> long after first use.
>
> JT
>
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> On 8/4/2013 12:41 PM, Jeff Detrich wrote:
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>  http://www.coolcarceramic.com/
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> Spray it or paint it on the back side of the stainless. It will also
> dampen any vibrations (ie, sounds) from the stainless steel and will be
> invisible since it's on the backside.
>
> Jeff
> 6559
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> On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 5:32 PM, John Taphorn <jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com>wrote:
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>>
>> I am about to reinstall an engine with 180s into the engine bay and
>> would appreciate product recommendations for protecting the painted bay
>> from heat generated by the exhaust pipes.
>>
>> I intend to use a stainless steel sheet attached to the decklid to
>> provide protection.  Any suggestions as to what to insulate the side
>> facing the decklid?  I hope to have the engine bay facing side polished.
>>
>> Additionally, I welded, prior to painting, mounting nuts on the
>> underside of the decklid for attaching the stainless heat barrier. Is
>> anyone aware of an insulated bolt/stud arrangement that would reduce the
>> heat exchange?
>>
>> Also, the header pipes do pass close to a section of painted engine
>> bay.  The previous solution was to rivet polished stainless steel sheet
>> over that painted section.  Is there another approach to consider?
>> Perhaps a pipe wrap for those 5", or a space age thin layer of something
>> that is impervious to heat transfer.
>>
>> I've seen new products introduced from time to time; anyone know the
>> latest and greatest?
>>
>> Thanks
>> JT
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