hardtop insulation

[JKFlyfisher]

Anyone have input on this? I'd like to put some in on my JK, not sure if its worth it to try to make it myself or buy one from somewhere...

 

[Jeep or Tacoma]

I hear it is good but haven't done it

 

[shays4me]

I built a set and they help quite a bit in the summer. They're easy to build, just take my advise and use hi temp spray adhesive.

 

[DallasJKU]

Anyone have input on this? I'd like to put some in on my JK, not sure if its worth it to try to make it myself or buy one from somewhere...

When I had a hardtop, I used the Hot Heads and they worked great and worth every penny. Not only cut down on heat, but they were even better on noise levels.

 

[sseaman]

I made my own this winter which wasn't too hard except for finding an adhesive that works in the cold and heat. The panels all pulled loose once he had a hot day sitting in the sun.


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[Idahoan]

The hothead panel kit is really nice. I thought it was well worth $250. I wouldn't make my own.

 

[JKFlyfisher]

That's two pretty resounding reviews for hotheads...might have to give them a try. Did you both add the soundmats?

 

[shays4me]

I made my own this winter which wasn't too hard except for finding an adhesive that works in the cold and heat. The panels all pulled loose once he had a hot day sitting in the sun.


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I used 3m double back foam tape that i bought at Wal Mart. Four $5 rolls are still holding my panels up. I read a few reviews of people's insulation coming off, so I used a lot of tape.

 

[DallasJKU]

That's two pretty resounding reviews for hotheads...might have to give them a try. Did you both add the soundmats?

I did not add sound mats and I was really impressed with the sound deadening without them. I also went with the velcro version and it made it really easy to install.

 

[Mr.T]

Insul-Liner

I bought the Insul-Liner from http://www.insul-liner.com/ a couple years ago. They made a huge comfort difference in both hot/cold temperatures, and look great doing it. Yes, they are the most expensive product in this category, but I'd do it all over the same.

Insul-Liners are over an inch thick, made of rigid closed cell foam, two layers of foil, then a layer of soft insulation, covered by marine grade vinyl, finally professionally bound and stitched.

 

[Idahoan]

That's two pretty resounding reviews for hotheads...might have to give them a try. Did you both add the soundmats?

I didn't use sound mats. Likewise I was happy with how quiet it was.