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On Tue, 2003-04-15 at 13:00, Steven Ayres wrote: > Boinger=> Any suggestions for where I would > => really /want/ to put the foam? > > If you plan to keep the car for any length of time, I would suggest nowhere. > Once it's in there foam is often impossible to remove again, and as I > understand it most of these foams trap moisture (both leakage and > condensation) next to the metal. Under those conditions I gather some foams > actually leach corrosive compounds. > > While I can't be authoritative about the chemical processes, I have direct > experience that foam can promote rust. The previous owner of my motor home > used building foam extensively in the body and door panels, and I'll have a > huge job cleaning it up and replacing panels as a result. Oh. I figured it was 'past that' since so many of the automakers are using it: http://www.dow.com/automotive/materials/products/betafoam/product.htm Maybe not. Is the automotive-specific stuff the same? -- jeff vier 1967 Squareback - daily driver - midwest car getting healthier slowly 1969 Bug - street racer from California boinger@qamail.transora.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org