landroversforever Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I've been given a load of dense closed cell foam, about 8mm thick (IIRC) which I want to use as insulation in the truck. What is the best way of sticking it down? I was thinking some kind of double sided tape. I want it to be water resistant and to stick well, but not be permanent. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon_81 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Double sided sticky foam might be better as it is a bit thicker - the sort of thing for sticking bump strips etc to car doors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&S Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Double sided tape will dry out over time and the mats will start to peel away. That or you'll never get the stuff off! I'd use silicone, it should stick ok and should be easy to peel off in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 What kind of silicone? got a link to the sort of stuff I need? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&S Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 No promises as I ahven't tried it in your application, but this stuff sticks sinks together (don't ask!) so I'd try it. Not much to loose for the price http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Adhesives+Sealants/Sealants/Premium+Building+Silicone+310ml+Clear/d180/sd2350/p97204 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMc Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I've used this stuff for bodging sticking stuff to other stuff - http://www.screwfix.com/p/evo-stik-sticks-like-sh-t-clear-290ml/57252 it does what it says on the tin . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 Ordered two tubes of Sticks like.... have to because of the name . Two tubes from toolstation was only slightly more expensive than 1 tube + postage from screwfix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 hmm when i get round to properly fixing my sound insulation, i will use this stuff. at the moment it is wedged. 25mm kingspan house insulation on the bulkhead. only on the flat section behind the engine at the moment, but only that little piece made a HUGE difference to long distiance driveability. it saw my comfortable cruising speed increase from 50 to over 65 the only thing really now is the wind noise from the doors which i just cant sus, (the door tops are very strong and dont wobble!!) will be sticking some more kingspan about soon, will stick some in the door bottoms when i get door cards. (in this application i would reccommend taping around the edges where the foam is exposed to stop water soaking into it and rusting the door frame.) and at only £12ish for a 1200 by 2400 sheet (i think 8 by 4 ft) you could go mad. wheelarches, doors, engine bay, seatbox, rear bulkhead, cab sides. and i got all mine for free working on a building site and that im even making a little kingspan hut for my compressor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 That's why I wouldn't use something like kingspan or other similar things, I dont want something that can hold water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 it only holds water where it is enclosed, i.e. in the door bottom where water leaks ontop of it. the engine bay insulation is never wet. and i think it would be ideal for van sides. what is the stuuff you are using, i may take a look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Insulation in the engine bay will get wet... I have an unhealthy (for the truck) enjoyment of deep water . The stuff I'm using came from a mate... no idea who makes it, its a bit like camping mat material. Comes from the packaging of parts that come into his workshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 well if you can find out whar it is ;/ the only water near me really is tissington ford. and thats not eactly deep. atm its not even 4 inches deep. never usually over a foot. although it can be fun as unsuspecting tourists like to sunbathe next to it for some reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 This website is great at telling you what the sounds are that you're trying to insulate against, and more importantly how to do it: http://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi For those who want the short version: first add a vibration damper (cld tiles on that site). Can't seem to get the same stuff over here, but I things like silent coat seem to do the trick then add closed cell foam: this blocks out high frequencies, which isn't a lot of use, but it acts as a separation layer between the panel and the next layer: final layer is a barrier: mass loaded vinyl is perfect. That's the plan for mine. Though I reckon I'll get a WOR kit too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 sounds expensive, but really nice to have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffR Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Hows about cheap earplugs from the Poundshop? Effective, reusable and afordable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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