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Suggestions for vapor barrier?

Started by MadScientist, February 24, 2007, 10:42:21 PM

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MadScientist

February 24, 2007, 10:42:21 PM
Hi all,

Im getting ready to put in my new door panels and wanted to know what is a good replacement for the vapor barrier that was originally in there?  Also, what is a good adhesive to put it on with?

Thanks

MS

RogerDodger

#1
February 25, 2007, 01:55:47 PM
You could use 4 mil plastic and adhere it with silicone caulk.

mikepmcs

#2
February 25, 2007, 01:57:56 PM
how about some dynomat.  sound deadening plus vapor barrier.  2 birds with one stone.

v/r
Mike
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Just 6T9 CHGR

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February 25, 2007, 06:05:22 PM
Quote from: mikepmcs on February 25, 2007, 01:57:56 PM
how about some dynomat.  sound deadening plus vapor barrier.  2 birds with one stone.

v/r
Mike

Might be too thick causing the panel not to fit correctly....
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NHCharger

#4
February 25, 2007, 06:56:31 PM
Quote from: Just 6T9_CHGR.... on February 25, 2007, 06:05:22 PM
Quote from: mikepmcs on February 25, 2007, 01:57:56 PM
how about some dynomat.  sound deadening plus vapor barrier.  2 birds with one stone.

v/r
Mike

Might be too thick causing the panel not to fit correctly....
:iagree:

I just used some 4 mil plastic. The problem I had was the caulking I used didn't work as well as the original stuff, think I used Phenoseal which is an adhesive caulk.
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#5
February 25, 2007, 07:29:23 PM
4 mil plastic , spray adhesive and a piece of tape on the bottom just like it was when it was built
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MadScientist

#6
February 25, 2007, 10:06:24 PM
Cool.  Thanks.  Quick Q: where to get the 4 mil plastic and do you happen to know the 3M number for that is it like XXX88 or 90 or something?

MS

RogerDodger

#7
February 26, 2007, 07:33:26 AM
You can get 4 mil plastic at any hardware store or home center. Home Depot would also have 3M spray adhesive. All in the paint department.

Corellian Corvette

#8
February 28, 2007, 07:57:12 PM
Yes 4 mil plastic I just used weatherstrip adhesive.

If you want to use something close to original, get 3M strip Caulk. That will allow you to remove and re-use.

NMike

#9
March 04, 2007, 10:35:15 PM
i found some 6mil plastic with the adhesive attached to the back already. i was told it was OEM vapour barrier for BMW's.

Neal_J

#10
March 07, 2007, 12:44:19 AM
You can get 6 mil plastic, sold as heavy-duty painting dropcloths, at Home Depot, Lowes, etc. 

Strip caulk, sold by auto body shops and some parts stores will do the job, as will silicon caulk sold by Home Depot, Lowes, etc.

Neal

gtx6970

#11
March 07, 2007, 11:36:40 AM
Go to any mattress store and you could probabley get a sheet of 4 mil for free
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