Really Light Stuff - Gold Radiant Heat Barrier Foil

[Thomasio]

A high performance reflector born in the aerospace industry for use in extreme temperature swing environments, this state-of-the-art polymer is extremely light weight and capable of handling continual operating temperatures up to 850 F.

Highly effective material for firewalls, fuel cells, engine covers, under hoods, engine compartment, bulk heads, seat bottoms – anything or area that needs protection from heat.

* Reflects up to 80% of radiant heat
* Virtually NO clearance needed
* Fire resistant adhesive side rated up to 325˚F
* Self-adhesive backing for easy install and removal

Sold in various sizes. First available is 12" x 24" (perfect for the underside of the RLS intercooler heat shield.)

(12" x 24") - $33.00
(24" x 24") - $62.00

*Free shipping* if you combine with any other RLS product.

[shay2nak]

There is no gold in it

[Thomasio]

Originally Posted by shay2nak

There is no gold in it

The stuff that goes on satellites (and made by aerospace companies) has gold in it. And you need gold to buy it!

The most important thing is the radiant heat rejection... this stuff is 80%, which compares well with any of the racing stuff I've been able to find. This stuff does the job at a reasonable price.

Ara - if you are trying to melt it down for your gold tooth, it isn't going to work!

[D Britt]

You can give your engine bay the McLaren F1 look, at a fraction of the price.

[Thomasio]

Originally Posted by D Britt

You can give your engine bay the McLaren F1 look, at a fraction of the price.

The first person that does that gets a from Roseanne Barr.

If you covered your windows with it, you could beat the Florida heat, though.

[Thomasio]

Here is a little bit of name dropping... this material is used by NASA. It is made by DEI.

[E_Swift]

So, why wouldn't we go buy this stuff cheaper from any of the many widely known parts houses?

I mean, you're not "adding any value" to an existing product on the market - right?

It doesn't seem like you are custom cutting it for the Elise.

I also don't see how this belongs in the General forum...

[Thomasio]

Originally Posted by E_Swift

So, why wouldn't we go buy this stuff cheaper from any of the many widely known parts houses?

I mean, you're not "adding any value" to an existing product on the market - right?

It doesn't seem like you are custom cutting it for the Elise.

I also don't see how this belongs in the General forum...

Customers have been requesting it, so we are now providing it. And yes, it is very custom fit when it is incorporated into the RLS heat shield products. I'm offering it in bulk as a service, and shipping for free when purchased w/ something else. As far as I can see, the price is quite competitive. If it is out of line, I will consider modifying the price.

My research lead to this material for price and performance, and I'm sharing that w/ the forum. Our profit is a few bucks a sheet, so nobody is getting rich here.

As to which forum it belongs in, that is certainly a valid question. If a moderator would like it elsewhere, I welcome the move. RLS is a site sponsor, FWIW. We aren't freeloaders.

[shay2nak]

Originally Posted by E_Swift

So, why wouldn't we go buy this stuff cheaper from any of the many widely known parts houses?

I mean, you're not "adding any value" to an existing product on the market - right?

It doesn't seem like you are custom cutting it for the Elise.

I also don't see how this belongs in the General forum...

it's pretty much same price as a couple places I looked. Plus you don't pay tax and shipping is free*. The place I got my tape a while ago screwed me on the shipping. So there you go.

[Thomasio]

Originally Posted by shay2nak

it's pretty much same price as a couple places I looked. Plus you don't pay tax and shipping is free*.

Also, people like "one stop shopping" when possible, as it decreases shipping costs, time entering orders, one-stop customer service, etc. It's good business.

[HKFEVER]

Originally Posted by Thomasio

Also, people like "one stop shopping" when possible, as it decreases shipping costs, time entering orders, one-stop customer service, etc. It's good business.

Thomasio is correct. Just like us, one stop shopping, and you won't believe how many active client that we have gather now.