Expanding Foam

[OrionStang]

Never used the stuff so I have acouple questions. If it gets on plastic interior pieces, will it come off if I decide to remove the system? And, is the foam paintable?

[n8ball2013]

you can paint it if you get it smooth enough to not look like ass. it will come off the interior...... with sandpaper or something its going to leave crap behidn otherwise.

[ALPINE408]

It's as sticky as glue think of it as glue

[OrionStang]

Thanks N8. Trying to avoid sanding, as the pieces in queston are factory textured. Any other suggestions for sealing up the trim panels around my wall? I was thinking some sort of rubber gasket.

Edited September 8, 2010 by OrionStang

[Hugh G. Rection]

Never used the stuff so I have acouple questions. If it gets on plastic interior pieces, will it come off if I decide to remove the system? And, is the foam paintable?

the foam itself is paintable, but you wont get any sort of a finished look. as for the interior panels, just use seran wrap or wax paper on the area of the panel you dont want foam to stick to, then after the foam has set, go back and trim the excess paper or wrap out of the way.

[Loudcivic]

i did my rear quarter panels in my car and some went onto my tire. the foam actually stayed on my tire for like a month if not more lol. and that was driving everyday

[OrionStang]

the foam itself is paintable, but you wont get any sort of a finished look. as for the interior panels, just use seran wrap or wax paper on the area of the panel you dont want foam to stick to, then after the foam has set, go back and trim the excess paper or wrap out of the way.

Seran wrap, perfect. I always think TOO hard. Not really looking for a nice finish now, just want it sealed off until I can rebuild.

[OrionStang]

Another question guys, if there are any small gaps (like where the shoulder belt attachment is), will it hurt me terribly? Not really looking for all out SPL numbers, just trying to avoid a bad sounding setup.

[fox_racin4]

can also use garbage bags put the foam in the garbage bag

also gorilla tape works wonders!

[OldsBoomer]

I just got some on my door panel but once it dried it came off... i still have to trim and paint it but it is paintable but if doing it about your head WEAR A HAT lol i learned that the hard way... also not fun on the skin so gloves can be helpful