Mr Monaro

Hi just after some feedback on best quality thermal to run under car floor were hot pipes run,stop bit of heat.I have heard of ptp.
cheers

Forcefed86

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I wouldn't run any type of adhesive backed material. Pop rivit some welding blanket to that area and cover it with carpet. Also wrapping the pipe and installing a metal shield of some sort on the firewall end with a small air gap will shield a ton of heat.

Mr Monaro

Thanks for help will do.
cheers

Mr Monaro

Forcefed to you run turbo beanie?
some say they can catch fire ive got PTP lava beanie im little scared.

Forcefed86

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Yes I run one. China cheapie too, never had an issue or heard of one catching fire.

stevieturbo

A good quality turbo blanket can only be a good thing if you need to protect stuff from radiant heat. Never heard of any going on fire.

I've seen all sorts of heat reflective stuff you can stick onto body panels.....and I'm sure modern adhesives can be fantastic. Just not sure I'd trust something like that though. Plus what sort of prep does the panel need before sticking to it ?

Just how close or what is it you're trying to protect ?

Some of my pipes on the underside run very very close to the chassis...I just decided to leave them all bare so at least you get good airflow around everything when moving.

Mr Monaro

Hi Stevie
Just trying to stop bit of heat coming from passengers floor side.
thanks mate

stevieturbo

I dont sit on that side....they can melt !! lol

Is wrapping the pipes an option ? Although wrap is hateful stuff. I guess the stick on stuff cant hurt to try. I'd be sceptical though, but it would be convenient vs making other heat barriers you could bolt or screw on.

truckdoug

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we use reflect a cool in the engine compartments of boats at work. it works well. I have some I'm gonna use on the floorboard/firewall near my downpipe.

Mr Monaro

Thanks Truckdoug could you please send link
cheers

truckdoug

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make sure you test fit really well before applying. whatever they use as adhesive is gnarly.

Mr Monaro

Thanks for heads up.

Forcefed86

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Pretty hard to beat the value of $25 4' by 6' welding blanket IMO. Don't forget the 20% off coupon as well!

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-ft-x-...ket-67833.html

Mr Monaro

Your right thats good value
cheers Forcefed

Taxman20

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We have used self sticking heat shield for years in our stock cars. They have bare floors and pipes run right under your seat. It gets to about 135 in the cab during a race in the summer. I've nearly passed out a couple nights when I got out of the car. The heal on my right shoe would melt down over a season. LOL Anyway, the adhesive type works. I never had a problem with it peeling off. We install in inside the car, so if you covering it with carpet, you don't care what it looks like. But if your doing carpet, I would just use the standard under carpet materials since it will add a little padding too.

Mr Monaro

Thanks Taxman its been great info for me i will go with stick adhesive shield under carpet car is 05 monaro same as gto full trim.
cheers

Tomhames

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That style with the shiny "reflective" heat shield is designed to FACE the source of heat. Stick it to underside of floorboards facing exhaust pipe....

There are other types for under carpets.

Mr Monaro

Thanks for advice it all helps its been great
cheers