castlewood57 Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 Ok, I figured before I really get going in the truck and ripping it apart I would start on an easy to work on project. Nice cargo trailer, use some of that reflectix bubble insulation for the roof. Well now I have the issue of the tape sticking to the insulation but not to the metal of the roof. Does anyone have any suggestions for what tape to use? It is a painted metal surface, I figured the tape would stick to anything but evidently doesn't like painted metal surfaces since all but one of 21 pieces fell down off the roof. Open to any good brand recommendations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 Cut the insulation slightly oversized to be a friction fit into the voids. Reflectix by itself isn't a great insulation, what are you planning to back it with? Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 I have tried to do that and no tape or spray glue has ever worked for me. When the heat builds up the glue will almost liquify and release. I have found that there are 2 things that will make what you are doing better. 1- try to have an air gap between the insulation and the outside surface, 2- using some wire or flat straps will work better than tape or glue, in fact it WILL WORK. You might consider instead of stuffing the insulation into the voids of the framing, install it on the surface of the framing and screw it into that framing with some large washers, best to use large sheet metal like 3" in diameter and them screwing through it. It will give an air gap and mechanical attachment, which will work. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 Have a look at 3M Thinsulate Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 We used 3M Super 77 as an adhesive when we had the boat company. Didn't have any issues with it releasing due to heat. We used it on the inside of engine covers with the thick Sound Down material. Quote Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 Super 77 holds down vinyl tops on cars..Good stuff. Don't get it on your hands. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 Just now, rickeieio said: Super 77 holds down vinyl tops on cars..Good stuff. Don't get it on your hands. Or your "Hootus". Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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