I'm sorry, I mis-spoke when I said "not flexible". The product is in fact
very flexible, what I wanted to emphasize is that because of the aluminum
backing, it doesn't stretch much. For me, this meant contours had to be
covered buy small cut outs, small inserts or small wrinkles in the product.
Maybe if I try the hair dryer on my next session, things will improve.
I'm using the jute really because it was there and it gives a nice feel and
plusher look. I notice in your photo series Joe, you seem to be using some
type of jute looking material covering the tunnel and I assume other non-floor
areas. Did you use the closed cell on the Floor carpets but jute material on
the tunnel and parcel shelf and closed cell on the floor? Also, where did you
get the closed cell material? Thanks
Darcy Hunter
'73 TR6
North Easton, MA
-----Original Message-----
From: Joseph Grant [mailto:grant@bowtie6.com]
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 4:28 PM
To: Hunter, Darcy; 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [6pack] Under carpet treatment
>> Keep in mind, the product is not flexible so bends and contours needed
>> to be addressed by inserting pieces, cutting out pieces or small folds in
the
>> skin.
I disagree. DynamatExtreme is quite pliable. If you use it 'cold' it might
be a little hard to bend, but if you let it warm a tad in the sun it will be
very pliable. I used DynamatExtreme quite extensively on my TR6 and highly
recommend it. There are several places where I did 90 degree bends with no
problems. I also found it molds itself quite nicely to contours. I ended
up using two Bulk Pack boxes on the body alone.
Click on the link below. This link is to a gallery in my website where
there is plenty of info about all this.
http://www.bowtie6.com/tr6_pics/carpet/gallery1/index.html
Also: the wallpaper roller is not bad, but to do this 'right' you need to
get the DynamatRoller. I did not believe it until I used the proper roller.
The difference is that the DynamatRoller is made of rubber and is much wider
than the one used for wallpaper. It makes a big difference when squeezing
the material down.
Finally, when I restored my factory hard top I lined the entire inside of
the top with DynamatExtreme (used several sheets from a new BulkPack). BIG
difference. There is no rattling and it gives the top a different 'feel'.
Granted, it made the top heavier, but that is all good: the more solid feel
is worth it.
Joe
PS: Why the need for "jute"? When it gets wet it stinks.
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