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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 11:27 PM
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Gosh darn it!

I'm in upgrade..err umm broke mode, and now this. Living in Phoenix, my head just can't take it any more. Still over 105 out!

So now they are on my upgrade sig!

I know I could go the Home Depot route, but these look nice and hopefully will stick. They even have a Velcro template!

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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 10:41 PM
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I'm going broke fast!

I've ordered these puppies, so we'll see how they work.

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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 05:09 AM
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You won't regret it. I really like mine.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 07:37 AM
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Would it be at all possible to use an expanding foam and sand it smooth?

I've used the single can with a straw style in the house before and was able to shape it a little bit when it over expanded. There are also a few 2 part kits on the interwebs.

Any thoughts?
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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well...I bit the bullet.
Started with a can of Great Stuff expanding foam.
Sprayed it on the passenger side panel.
At this point it looks like it could go either way. Kinda splotchy, but I will try to sand it down and see were I can go from there.

I'll try to post some pics tomorrow.
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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Crap, that was ballsy! I cant imagine how canned foam would be a good idea in this application. I cant wait to see the pics.
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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What I ended up doing was getting 3 windsheild portectors and cut them to fit and velcroed them in place.
Cuts down the reflected heat great so far.
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 03:30 PM
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Newbie here, Just finished install on hotheads liners took about 45 minutes. I live in AZ today is 110 degrees. Rolled rubi outside with windows up...waited 20 minutes opened doors and i could feel the difference in temp. Tomorrow i will test again with A/C and measure temp. Thanks for all the great info on this site.
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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I've had my roof back on since it got hot (Phoenix, AZ HOT), and it makes a HUGE Difference!

My head use to melt, not anymore. Love them!
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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...just ordered one for myself a few days ago. Can't wait!
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