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Got it Shane, thanks for the update...
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Removed the panels and door cards, up next is final clean up and prep before applying the Lizardskin...
2fpower
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subscribed, I want to hear about your success with the lizardskin.
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Delivery says Mon, hope weather is good to do Tues, need better temps than we've had recently...
What made you choose this product vs other options?
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Honestly...laziness and performance. I'm more concerned about insulation than sound/audio performance. I'm not shooting for a luxury car audio, from what I've gleaned off the various sites, the deadening quality of the Lizardskin "ceramic" for heat will give me enough help with rattling and vibrations.
And, can't imagine trying to smoothly place all those sticky tiles, taking the time to roll all the contours where I can mask and blow the Lizardskin with a compressor. But, time will tell...prep work is more to spray, application time is less spraying. I'm hoping the finished product spraying will be cleaner and look better...
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Damn, that is nicely done. Must have cost a few knuckles and blood to get things that tight...
Damn, that is nicely done. Must have cost a few knuckles and blood to get things that tight...
Lost about twenty pounds, too, since I decided it was best to do in 100 degree heat. The roof was a lot of fun.
PITA that I wouldn't do again. Swapping to Lizard Skin ceramic and deadener on the next two.
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Done moving yet? Needing an update fix.....
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Couldn't move, had to take the house off the market. So, staying put for the near future.
Back at it this weekend. Weather is warming enough to be able to spray the Lizardskin. For some reason, NC had a "real" winter so far this year...
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We had a pretty cold winter too. Been a while, so I guess it was about time.
Really interested on how you like the lizard skin, so keep pictures and updates.
Really interested on how you like the lizard skin, so keep pictures and updates.
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FINALLY had the time and temps to get the Lizardskin applied. I'm just using the "CI", their ceramic insulation, couldn't justify spending more would make much real difference acoustics for my use.
After applying the 4 gal to the inside of the 80, I can't imagine doing this with adhesive tiles, the variations in the floor/bed would be a nightmare to get into the spaces. I wound up putting 3 coats on, first one light as directed, 2nd heavier then a 3rd a couple days later. Due to my usual luck, my 2nd coat was interupted by a line of thunderstorms that came so hard and fast, I couldn't get the doors closed up before getting wet. Fortunately, I had enough to apply a 3rd coat to help repair the areas that got wet.
For me, spraying wasn't a problem but I have a decent setup to do so. It sprayed on easy, no problem with coverage and seeing how thick it is being applied. This is what they callled black. I will use it again for sure, now to the pics...
Before, including the reward under the rear heater box...
After...
After applying the 4 gal to the inside of the 80, I can't imagine doing this with adhesive tiles, the variations in the floor/bed would be a nightmare to get into the spaces. I wound up putting 3 coats on, first one light as directed, 2nd heavier then a 3rd a couple days later. Due to my usual luck, my 2nd coat was interupted by a line of thunderstorms that came so hard and fast, I couldn't get the doors closed up before getting wet. Fortunately, I had enough to apply a 3rd coat to help repair the areas that got wet.
For me, spraying wasn't a problem but I have a decent setup to do so. It sprayed on easy, no problem with coverage and seeing how thick it is being applied. This is what they callled black. I will use it again for sure, now to the pics...
Before, including the reward under the rear heater box...
After...
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2fpower
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8 gallons????
D A M N
D A M N
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NO, my bad, 4 gals (fixed post), sorry for the mistake...
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The instructions from Lizardskin say to apply the SC (sound control) before the CL that I applied.
What I like is that its a "sealed" surface now. I'll go through the holes and posts with a tap & die to clean up any threads.
I did take the time to scuff the surfaces (but for inside the doors and panels) and wiped it down with acetone. All that does add up to more prep time than one might do with the mat type stuff. I had to keep reminding myself that this is the floor that carpet goes over, I'm a bit obsessive sometimes...
What I like is that its a "sealed" surface now. I'll go through the holes and posts with a tap & die to clean up any threads.
I did take the time to scuff the surfaces (but for inside the doors and panels) and wiped it down with acetone. All that does add up to more prep time than one might do with the mat type stuff. I had to keep reminding myself that this is the floor that carpet goes over, I'm a bit obsessive sometimes...
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Looks great Jerry. I remember when we pulled that carpet back right after you got it, looks totally different now.
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Getting back at it, its been too long since I've been out in the woods.
Working on the new leather from Shane gives me a new perspective and respect for those who work in the auto upholstery industry. I had some issues using the hog ring/pliers and getting things tight. Going through the instructions for the heated seat inserts, they recommend using a zip-tie in the center section, under the heating element. This made me think...
After careful inspection of the removed hog rings, I opted to go against professional advise and used zip-ties instead of the hog rings. I could find no appreciable wear on the removed hog rings, considering they appeared to be copper, been installed/used for 17 years, I felt comfortable doing this. I'm being a bit of a guinea pig, if they fail, I'll get to do it all again. I was able to pull them tight as I moved along, pushing the "head" into the foam after trimming the excess. Saved me so much frustration, time also but the frustration was the biggest benefit to me.
Here is a couple pics of how I did it using the zip-ties...
Very happy with the results...
Working on the new leather from Shane gives me a new perspective and respect for those who work in the auto upholstery industry. I had some issues using the hog ring/pliers and getting things tight. Going through the instructions for the heated seat inserts, they recommend using a zip-tie in the center section, under the heating element. This made me think...
After careful inspection of the removed hog rings, I opted to go against professional advise and used zip-ties instead of the hog rings. I could find no appreciable wear on the removed hog rings, considering they appeared to be copper, been installed/used for 17 years, I felt comfortable doing this. I'm being a bit of a guinea pig, if they fail, I'll get to do it all again. I was able to pull them tight as I moved along, pushing the "head" into the foam after trimming the excess. Saved me so much frustration, time also but the frustration was the biggest benefit to me.
Here is a couple pics of how I did it using the zip-ties...
Very happy with the results...
