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Another refurbish project I took on this pre-season was the crumbling engine insulation in the engine cover. I had been avoiding replacing it, as I continued to try and glue the falling pieces into place for another band-aid.
So what did I pick? Second Skin Audio, Damplifier Pro deadening mats. I picked this for 2 reasons - 1) made in the U.S.A. (sure, you can find cheaper imitation stuff out there, but I wanted to support a U.S. company, and I also felt very confident of the quality of the product), and 2) it's a thin, dense material that has great stick, and reduces the scraping against the tight components in the cover (no more trying to flex the cover around the hoses when closing the cover). And there's a 10% discount that pops up when you go on their website, by the way, so use that (it's a better price than Amazon, and shipping is free).
The job wasn't bad - I calculated about 30 sq ft needed, so I ordered a bulk package, which was 36.67 sq ft (22 sheets) for a little over $220.00. I also purchased some black aluminum foil tape on Amazon, since the panels were black.
While I was in there I replaced the gas shocks with Taylor Made TAY1853 stainless gas struts, 20" x 40lbs. I've read a few different opinions on the pressure, but I found 60lb is too much (it actually flexes the engine box and pulls in the cover so it hits the cooling hoses) and 30lb or less isn't enough (it might drop on your head or foot). 40lbs worked perfect for me!
No one's lifting the cover and inspecting my job (except me), but it looks pretty good. I didn't feel the need to tape every seam, although you might want to. I taped where panels crossed, and at the tight bends. But overall, great product, not a bad install (get a small wall paper roller to really tap it down, and clean the surface really well before applying with GooGone or a good glue removal product.
Here are a few before and after pictures of the job. Cheers
So what did I pick? Second Skin Audio, Damplifier Pro deadening mats. I picked this for 2 reasons - 1) made in the U.S.A. (sure, you can find cheaper imitation stuff out there, but I wanted to support a U.S. company, and I also felt very confident of the quality of the product), and 2) it's a thin, dense material that has great stick, and reduces the scraping against the tight components in the cover (no more trying to flex the cover around the hoses when closing the cover). And there's a 10% discount that pops up when you go on their website, by the way, so use that (it's a better price than Amazon, and shipping is free).
The job wasn't bad - I calculated about 30 sq ft needed, so I ordered a bulk package, which was 36.67 sq ft (22 sheets) for a little over $220.00. I also purchased some black aluminum foil tape on Amazon, since the panels were black.
While I was in there I replaced the gas shocks with Taylor Made TAY1853 stainless gas struts, 20" x 40lbs. I've read a few different opinions on the pressure, but I found 60lb is too much (it actually flexes the engine box and pulls in the cover so it hits the cooling hoses) and 30lb or less isn't enough (it might drop on your head or foot). 40lbs worked perfect for me!
No one's lifting the cover and inspecting my job (except me), but it looks pretty good. I didn't feel the need to tape every seam, although you might want to. I taped where panels crossed, and at the tight bends. But overall, great product, not a bad install (get a small wall paper roller to really tap it down, and clean the surface really well before applying with GooGone or a good glue removal product.
Here are a few before and after pictures of the job. Cheers
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