Rat fur, Elephant hide, OR?

[Raz]

Originally Posted by Seldomseensmith

Not sure i understand the thread link. The material i was referring to is not a all like what is being discussed in that thread.

The original poster was considering closed cell foam. My post was directed toward that, thus " late to the party". Sorry for the confusion. If you are successful with your approach please remember to share. Raz

[Ed Harris]

I really like the Rat Fur the best of all the interiors that I have had so far.

I also use a lot of a cheap indoor/outdoor carpet from Home Depot that might be decent for this use?
It is cheap and easily worked and has been very durable for me.
I think it would glue up well to either the glass directly or to Reflectix too.

The best feature though is that it has a soft surface texture and is cozy feeling to me.

[Spanke]

I'm really indecisive on my interior finish. The existing ensolite is not in too bad of shape, but it has come loose in several large sections due to water infiltration. I'm really thinking of regluing the ensolite, gluing reflextix on top of that and then gluing hull liner on top of that. It would make a great final surface and provide me with more insulation. My biggest fear is that one or more glue layers would fail and I would end up with a much bigger mess than what I have now which is not really that bad at all. I can fix the ensolite and paint!

Just like a lot a folks..........

Decisions, decisions?

Spanke

[Seldomseensmith]

Originally Posted by P. Raz

The original poster was considering closed cell foam. My post was directed toward that, thus " late to the party". Sorry for the confusion. If you are successful with your approach please remember to share. Raz

OHHHHH. But yes I will let you all know how this stuff works.

[neauone]

Okay, I've just about pulled everything out of my scamp. Next is to rip out the rotted flooring. But I ordered some samples of the colored closed cell foam. These come in sheets of 6x4 for about 23.00. I want my wife to look at the colors so we can have a better idea of what we can live with. I did a little experimenting and the glue I used which was incredible out of a spray can. The foam will have to be scraped off the fiberglass. I was extremely impressed the bonding of the glue and the foam strength.

[Joan of Shark]

What is elephant hide?

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by Joan of Shark

What is elephant hide?

A term of endearment used for Ensolite, which when originally used in trailers is a vinyl top-coated, closed cell foam. It provides not only a measure of insulation, but also a finished look. It can be painted and repaired (often with paintable caulk). Unfortunately the original Ensolite is no longer available.

[Joan of Shark]

Ah... thank you