1leglance
2007 Expedition Trophy Champion, Overland Certifie
So continues the saga of working on the 75 series Troopie with my 13yr old...
One of the things I love about the rig is how basic & utilitarian it is, however that also translates into noisy & a poorly insulated.
Since rattles, shakes and temps can lead to driver fatigue and overall spousal disquiet I figured Martín & I could spend some time stripping the interior and slapping on some layers.
Step #1 was clean, sand & prep the interior metal surfaces, no pics of that as it was boring and hard work.
Step #2 was using a product called Hy-Tech RC#233 , this is a much cheaper ($40gal) version of the LizardSkin coating. The same micro spheres that create a barrier to sound & temp. It goes on THICK, more like working drywall mud. And once we had a few coats on you could already tell a difference.
Step #3 was to slap on the FatMat, this is the Dynamat style asphalty type dampeners with an alum layer for temp control. Since the Hy-Tech paint has such a rough surface we used landau top adhesive to help secure it. You don't have to cover every inch, just slap on big bits to control vibration.
Step #4 was Reflectex from Home Depot, this is an alum coated bubble wrap type product. Once again the vacuum chambers help create the sound & heat barrier. This is worth putting on as a cover for as much area as possible.
Step #5 was the headliner material, Martín really enjoyed getting to use the spray gun and since it works best to cover both surfaces he got plenty of practice. This was actually a 2 person job as he would spray an area and I would smooth it in place. We had a good time.
We still have to do the side panels & floor in Reflectex, then carpet the side compartments to gain more storage space, then prime & paint the new side panels, finish the 2 rear door fold down tables and then get out to Utah in a week or so to enjoy it all!
Stay tuned for feedback on if was all worth the effort
One of the things I love about the rig is how basic & utilitarian it is, however that also translates into noisy & a poorly insulated.
Since rattles, shakes and temps can lead to driver fatigue and overall spousal disquiet I figured Martín & I could spend some time stripping the interior and slapping on some layers.
Step #1 was clean, sand & prep the interior metal surfaces, no pics of that as it was boring and hard work.
Step #2 was using a product called Hy-Tech RC#233 , this is a much cheaper ($40gal) version of the LizardSkin coating. The same micro spheres that create a barrier to sound & temp. It goes on THICK, more like working drywall mud. And once we had a few coats on you could already tell a difference.
Step #3 was to slap on the FatMat, this is the Dynamat style asphalty type dampeners with an alum layer for temp control. Since the Hy-Tech paint has such a rough surface we used landau top adhesive to help secure it. You don't have to cover every inch, just slap on big bits to control vibration.
Step #4 was Reflectex from Home Depot, this is an alum coated bubble wrap type product. Once again the vacuum chambers help create the sound & heat barrier. This is worth putting on as a cover for as much area as possible.
Step #5 was the headliner material, Martín really enjoyed getting to use the spray gun and since it works best to cover both surfaces he got plenty of practice. This was actually a 2 person job as he would spray an area and I would smooth it in place. We had a good time.
We still have to do the side panels & floor in Reflectex, then carpet the side compartments to gain more storage space, then prime & paint the new side panels, finish the 2 rear door fold down tables and then get out to Utah in a week or so to enjoy it all!
Stay tuned for feedback on if was all worth the effort