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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 10:48 AM
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That is good, the thin top really seems to act like a drum at high speeds. I am going to do this to my top soon. I live in AZ so I have to find a glue that can take the heat when I glue the insulation to the top. Your finished installation looks almost factory to me.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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Still holding for me in AZ. Yuma cant get much hotter.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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I didn't like hammered silver paint showing on the sides of the top so i painted the rest of the top hammered black . It turned out really good cant see the silver any more straight on.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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Absolutely beautiful work.
I run the soft top most of the year and that is my solution.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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That is very professional and looks great

I used velcro and black with shiny sided rug insulation, really quiets things down and drops temps 10/15 %

There's a lot of different materials to do it with, but because of noise/temp reduction, it's really worth it !!
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 07:27 AM
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As an alternative for roof paint Google "Kool Seal". It is a paint designed for roofs to reflect sunlight/heat and is used widely in RV's.
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JIMBOX

I used velcro and black with shiny sided rug insulation, really quiets things down and drops temps 10/15 %
JIMBOX-

Where did you buy that? Do you have any more pictures of the installation?

Thanks,
Mike
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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I got the black velcro'd fitted sections from "offroad heroes" and put "the insulator" Thermal-acustic insulation, from JC Whitney on the top (inside) and the sides around the windows

I used cardboard for the templates and Commercial "spray" adhesive for the stickum

You don't have to be exact, just as close as you can without bulges

The stuff is indepensible on the highway at 70 mpg, with cars all around, you can use your cell phone and HEAR easily

I'm sorry I'd take more pics, but my jeep is in Nevada and I won't be going back till 7-15-09 thru the end of the month

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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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Threat job. I could use the help keeping cool. Got an extra hard top?
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by eisenjj
Alright, I'll bite....How the Hell do you get that kind of gas mileage with only fitting insulation to the top?

Just shows what our minds are on right now given the current situation in our economy. I am sure you meant 70 mph.
--Yea-sorry

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