Hard Top Insulation

[Shatto]

The Jeep

The Problem, The ceiling gets hot.

My Solution (function over form)

The Result (the A/C is no longer overwhelmed)

The PROBLEM (Velcro glue won't hold in heat)

What Adhesive Will Work?

 

[Alex01]

Problem: Roof gets hot
Solution: Remove Roof :risas3:

I never would have guessed it got that hot. Looks like your solution worked.

Jeep makes a hardtop liner that claims it reduces heat btw
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FL52AHK/?tag=wranglerorg-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y68Y151/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Your solution is cheaper though

 

[Shatto]

Problem: Roof gets hot
Solution: Remove Roof :risas3:

I never would have guessed it got that hot. Looks like your solution worked.

Jeep makes a hardtop liner that claims it reduces heat btw
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FL52AHK/?tag=wranglerorg-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y68Y151/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Your solution is cheaper though

I looked the MOPAR and other liners and a significant number complained that it fell down.
It gets seriously toasty in Arizona, so much so that the Velcro won't stick to the roof. My 1/2 roof panel weighs ounces and still falls. I need something that'll withstand heat as well as cold.

 

[Alex01]

3m makes a high temp Velcro rated to 180 degrees
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MTEY5JW/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[derekmac]

You could also take a Scotch Brite pad, and scuff the small areas where the glue is going. That should help it stick a bit better.

 

[Nimbley]

3M spray carpet adhesive, available at your local NAPA. I used it on the headliner in my old K10 and its held up for 3 years ad counting here in the desert heat.

 

[Chris]

I hear you on Arizona. I used to live there, and in the Summer, it's scorching hot. I used to ride around in the Summer time on my motorcycle with a helmet on, and I'd be drenched by the time I got where I was going. The Winter's are much better!

 

[TJ2]

I am tempted to insulate my hard top even Texas Panhandle is Dry Heat.
However, I don't sweat much in the Panhandle as I sweat crazy in Iowa because the humidity difference.

 

[Shatto]

3M spray carpet adhesive, available at your local NAPA. I used it on the headliner in my old K10 and its held up for 3 years ad counting here in the desert heat.

Did the Chebby have a plastic roof?

 

[Nimbley]

Did the Chebby have a plastic roof?

It’s a painted steel roof. I have used it to reattach carpet in the boat to the fiberglass though and it’s held well. I used a roller to press it on from the center out.