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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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I am replacing the padding in my Bonnie due to water damage, I would like input on which would be best:

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/*...searchbtn.y=18

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http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/*...searchbtn.y=14

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTO-...spagenameZWDVW
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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# 1 is the obvious choice. Each of the foil back products will do the best for keeping heat/cpld at bay. But I would go with the non-fiberglass padding. The foil itself is 97% reflective so the extra R value of fiberglass padding isnt worth the lung damage and irritation. There is also some nice metal foiled foam padding material out there. My Custom Shop where the Venom was built up uses it exclusively.
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by GXP Venom
# 1 is the obvious choice. Each of the foil back products will do the best for keeping heat/cpld at bay. But I would go with the non-fiberglass padding. The foil itself is 97% reflective so the extra R value of fiberglass padding isnt worth the lung damage and irritation. There is also some nice metal foiled foam padding material out there. My Custom Shop where the Venom was built up uses it exclusively.
The first link says it'* non-fiberglass and made of natural fibers. So it'* the best?
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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Ya, foil backed is best and I would stay away from fiberglass padding. It gets everywhere and isnt healthy.
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