Will this work where heat is involved? I need to put foam under the fabric of a car armrest. A closed-up car in Chicago in the summer can get pretty hot. Thanks for any advice.
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The application I used it for did not involve heat, so I can't answer based on any real world information. If I were to guess, the inside temperature of a car in summer is probably not going to melt it.
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Thanks for the reply. Worked GREAT in the application...now we will see how it stands-up to the summer interior heat of the car.
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Not in my experience. It does not make my kids any hotter than they would be sitting in their car seats without it in there, even in the summer. I've never noticed either of them being sweatier in the areas that are in contact with the piddle pad, and my oldest (who could actually tell me if he is uncomfortable) has never complained. (I live in Texas, where it is hot more often than not, so I definitely would have noticed if this was a problem.)
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We live in El Paso, TX and it gets over 100 degrees in the summer. The material did get hot, especially if the sun was directly on it. It wasn't extremely hot to the touch, but it was very warm. We kept a white towel in the car to cover the seat up when we were not in the car, and also would put ice packs on the seat under the towel to keep it cool, which helped tremendously.
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Yes, I found some success with this. You have to position the the seat cushion so one of the massage units is up against the lower back. The heat function is very good and sometimes I have to shut off the heat because it gets too hot. I leave the massage on constantly while I'm in the car.
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Michele - i live in Honolulu - 80 degrees F most days. at night, goes down to '70'sF. it's fairly warm. i use the foam pad under my mattress pad and sheet - it is comfortable, doesn't make me feel hot. i got it because i'd broken my shoulder and was in severe pain for months - the pad, plus a "body pillow" helped a lot. it seesm like good "memory foam - hasn't flattened out at all. i hope this is helpful to you. i have it on a "queen-size" bed (actually a futon mattress on a box spring). aloha from honolulu!! - john
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I don't believe the gel foam would actually freeze because it is infused in the foam. Should it freeze and become more solid in any way, it would be fine once the cabin warmed up. I don't think it would be a problem at all and certainly would not "explode". I suggest you call the seller & ask just to be certain about it if you're uncomfortable with it. Please give us your feedback on this; I will be looking for it. Thanks.
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I don't think that would work very well. The material is very thin. It's intended to dampen vibration in sheet metal. A thicker closed cell foam pad would probably do a better job in your situation.
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Thank you for contacting Parts Express. To follow is the Product Description: Acoustic Sound Damping Foam Specially designed acoustic foam to be used in automotive applications. Will not sponge-up water, and resists extreme temperatures. Can be used in place of open cell foam and fiberglass to reduce trunk and door panel resonance. Also helps alleviate buzzes produced by subwoofers. Sold in 18" W x 36" L x 1/4" thick non-adhesive sheets. I hope this answers your question. Kind regards, Customer Service Team
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probably, the foam has to be between 60 and 80 or 70 and 90 degrees to use. Unless you plan on heating your crawl space, it's probably going to be well below those ranges...
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I originally wanted to use this product on top of the glass areas of my car to prevent the hot sun from heating up my car when it was parked. It worked very well. So it should work for your needs. The material is very thin, so you would need to determine a good method of attaching it to your fridge, eg tape.
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Not on the one that I have. It does warm the seat nicely, I will say that! But it does get too hot after a while - and that is on the "low" setting. You might try putting a thick covering - like a quilt between the seat and you and then it might not feel too hot. I now have my heat in the car fixed, but it still is helpful because it warms up before the heat comes on full blast. I really do recommend it for anyone who feels a need for a seat warmer. It made a big difference before the heat was fixed! Good luck!
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I used this as a carpet on a truck that didn't come with any fabric or heat shield. I put the foil side toward the heat source and the fabric side toward me. As far as spray adhesive, if you want a really custom form fitting install, this may be difficult because the fabric didn't mold well for me around detailed shapes and curves. If your install is mostly straight and 90 degree corners then I would imagine you could use adhesive to keep it against the metal of the vehicle. I personally did not, I'm using it more like a mat that I can remove if dirt or debris collects under the heat resistant foil side. I used this as a carpet on a truck that didn't come with any fabric or heat shield. I put the foil side toward the heat source and the fabric side toward me. As far as spray adhesive, if you want a really custom form fitting install, this may be difficult because the fabric didn't mold well for me around detailed shapes and curves. If your install is mostly straight and 90 degree corners then I would imagine you could use adhesive to keep it against the metal of the vehicle. I personally did not, I'm using it more like a mat that I can remove if dirt or debris collects under the heat... » Read More I used this as a carpet on a truck that didn't come with any fabric or heat shield. I put the foil side toward the heat source and the fabric side toward me. As far as spray adhesive, if you want a really custom form fitting install, this may be difficult because the fabric didn't mold well for me around detailed shapes and curves. If your install is mostly straight and 90 degree corners then I would imagine you could use adhesive to keep it against the metal of the vehicle. I personally did not, I'm using it more like a mat that I can remove if dirt or debris collects under the heat resistant foil side. « Show Less
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So far the strip has performed well. It is barely detectable. I live in Maryland and it certainly does not get as hot here. We are in the high 90's today. My car is parked mostly inside, so it is rarely exposed to longterm heat. For the few times that it has been exposed to sun and heat, I have not noticed any problems.
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We have had no problems at all with the fabric or car seat getting to hot/warm in hot weather. Our toddler is very comfy in this seat & loves the cup holders. My biggest complaint would be that in the winter when he has a winter jacket on, it is near impossible to get the straps tight enough. Because of this we've moved it into my husbands vehicle where he rides far less often. I hope this helps!
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I think it really depends on the quality of your seating material. In my Ford Focus ST, I have not had a problem with sticking/melting yet. Just completed a Colorado summer, including several weeks of near-record heat.
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Yes it did help with blocking some of the heat, the nice thing is it is made to fit your windshield. I live in southern Florida and the sun beats intensely on the car, but I have noticed the difference I have leather seats and you can actually sit on them when you get in the car after a days work without the heat burning thru your clothes. Big difference.
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Get hot enough to go thru the foam but if you keep steady movement it will not damage the foam. It will work for the 3 inch. More than that is dicey, probably need more than one pass. Hope this help.