Insulation for chin scoop

[kawabob1]

Hi guys, I have all but finished piecing my chin scoop back together.....anyone ever used a product called plastifix? Great product!!! Anyway, I need to find the fiberglass insulation that is inside the scoop to protect from the exhaust....anyone have any ideas where I can find it or any ideas on a diy to replace it??

Bob

[FJ1100mjk]

http://www.jegs.com/i/DEI/186/010460/10002/-1 or similar? They have other offerings.

Never used plastifix before. I have used Plastex http://www.plastex.net/ with great results though.

[kawabob1]

Thanks mjk, looks like that will work. Plastex is same or similar...good stuff.
Bob

[markmartin]

I need to find the fiberglass insulation that is inside the scoop to protect from the exhaust....anyone have any ideas where I can find it or any ideas on a diy to replace it??

Bob

http://www.bakerprecision.com/insulat.htm

12" x 40"  was $30 to my door.  3m Super 77 spray adhesive works well to hold it in place.  Of course you'll have to make your own pattern.

Mark

[Bminder]

Is the fiberglass insulation necessary? I've left mine off for awhile.

[simi_ed]

Hmmmm ... $30 worth of insulation or an irreplaceable chin fairing ...

[JMR]

Hi guys, I have all but finished piecing my chin scoop back together.....anyone ever used a product called plastifix? Great product!!! Anyway, I need to find the fiberglass insulation that is inside the scoop to protect from the exhaust....anyone have any ideas where I can find it or any ideas on a diy to replace it??

Bob

I totally agree...it is great stuff. I used it to repair a CBX tail section for my 79. I have used these products. http://www.deicycle.com//catalog/4/heatbarriers

[kawabob1]

Thanks for the websites for the insulation. I will not put the scoop on without having the protection. I have way too much time into it.

The plastifix is really good stuff I used it with the mentality of metal welding. Prep is key, I poured the powder from the bottle into the grooved out crack and then used the liquid to drip onto the powder. For me it was easier than what is shown on youtube. You end up making multiple passes. Then on the opposite side you groove it out until you see the plastifix and continue the process. It sands really well and only needs to set up for about and hour. If you have ever used the super glue and baking soda fix it will look familiar but the plastifix is pretty flexible.

Bob

[56 CHEVY]

http://www.bakerprecision.com/insulat.htm

12" x 40"  was $30 to my door.  3m Super 77 spray adhesive works well to hold it in place.  Of course you'll have to make your own pattern.

Mark
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Mark, do you remember the thickness of that insulation? The link shows .60 but the material pictured looks much thinner.

How has it worked for you?

Thanks
Dan

[simi_ed]

There's a pattern for the insulation here somewhere.  FJMonkey posted it 2-3years ago.  You'll have to search for it unless Mark joins in with a link or some help.

Ed

[56 CHEVY]

Here is that link.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=9407.0