JPFreek - Index

JPFreek - Spring 2008 - Index

SPRING 2008 JPFreek Garage
Once the compound had been mixed to the appropriate
consistency, it was merely a matter of using the Super Pro Spray
Gun kit to apply the product evenly throughout the area we
wanted to insulate. Lizardskin recommends a total LCI (Lizardskin
Ceramic Insulation) thickness of 20-30/1000 of a centimeter in the
interior and the equivalent thickness on the exterior. We chose to
not spray the exterior of the vehicle and instead applied a
thickness in the interior of 40/1000cm for an added insulation
benefit.
The process was then repeated for the application to the
interior of the hardtop. Again, we chose a comparable thickness
for the hardtop in an effort to dissipate the sun’s heat on the
black surface exterior. In all, the process to this point was about
1.5-2 hours. From there, it was a matter of waiting a few more
hours for the product to dry. Once dry, the application and
installation was almost complete. We knew in advance that
Lizardskin’s Ceramic Insulation provides plenty of functional
benefit. We also knew that while the product has some really
cool features, the only feature it does lack is durability. We
planned in advance to apply either a clear epoxy to the surface
of the sprayed interior, or choose a custom TJ Wrangler rubber
floor matting. In the end, we chose the custom rubber floor
matting provided by the folks at Rompalicious 4x4. The flooring
took about an hour to install and once in place, our vehicle was
ready for the real test: Texas’ vicious heat and humidity. Of
course, being that we did the install during the winter months,
our “real test” results will be the subject of a future Freek Garage
follow-up article.
In the end, the benefits of having a completely re-done surface
interior of Lizardskin Ceramic Insulation are well worth the cost.
At $189 for a two-gallon bucket of Ceramic Insulation compound,
the cost might sound expensive; however, in comparison to
what’s available on the market, as well as the functional benefits
and ease of installation of the product, we wouldn’t choose
anything else.