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Hardtop insulation replacement?

goldneagle

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Actually I used 3 layers of the Aluminum Bubble Wrap Insulation sold by Home Depot. The 2 foot wide rolls work out perfect. You can always paint over the insulation if you don't like the aluminum look. I used the Scotch 77 spray glue to tack it in place.

Some people use the sleeping bag under-mats to replace the old foam. It's already green too.
 

tokarev

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I didnt think of the sleeping mat material - my dad might even have some laying around from an old surplus buy. The db engineering has some neat stuff too.

Just spoke with my dad - BINGO he has the mats !! - we will give that a try with pics to follow.

Question - suggestion for glue brand?
 
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runk

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If the sleeping mats are stiff enough (I used 1 layer of the Mylar bubble wrap, and then ~1" thick foam exercise matting), the original metal straps and center board holds the insulation in place fine without any glue. I did need slightly longer screws, though.
 

steelandcanvas

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I didnt think of the sleeping mat material - my dad might even have some laying around from an old surplus buy. The db engineering has some neat stuff too.

Just spoke with my dad - BINGO he has the mats !! - we will give that a try with pics to follow.

Question - suggestion for glue brand?

I'm interested in replacing my insulation, how did the sleeping mat material work out? Got photos?
 

DIndFab

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McMaster carr has 1" thick foam that's adhesive on the back side that I used for a tractor headliner. It was an exact match to what was in there.
 
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