Most thermal coatings like this are best at reflecting radiation like
sunlight. We also have a lot of radiant heat under the vehicle which should
be attenuated but hot air component not so much.
On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 6:42 PM, Rob Mueller
wrote:
> Jerry,
>
> It will slow down the transfer of heat from the road into the fuel tanks;
> however, it will not stop it. JimB coated the tanks with
> this stuff and a few days after he did it the owner called and noted that
> his vapor lock problem still existed but they were
> delayed.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Jerry
> Burt
> Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 7:57 PM
> To: gmclist
> Subject: [GMCnet] thermal paint
>
> I was browsing the photo site and saw a set by Jim Wagner where he painted
> his gas tanks with a thermal paint that claims it stops
> 90% of radiant
> heat. There was recently a short discussion on FB about the same product
> but no one had any experience with it.
>
> Was there ever a followup by Jim W, or anyone, on how well or if it worked?
> --
> Patti & Jerry Burt
> 73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands -
> 77 Palm Beach
> Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS - Pacific Cruisers - 49ers
>
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>
--
*John Phillips*
