Fibre Glass and High temperature adhesive REEKS!!

The first insulation job I gave myself was to insulate the cab roof. I bought some double sided foil bubble wrap stuff from homebase (was amazed this was the cheapest!). I also got some high temp spray adhesive, as I didn't want any glue melting when its hot! Also picked up some aluminium tape to cover the joins and create a vapour barrier.

So me and Kim went out today as the weather was decent and managed to get the cab roof insulated.
We cut the pieces as we went and (dressed like I was cooking meth) I sprayed the glue to the van and insulation and stuck it on. It properly stinks! But it seemed to stick fast which was good. Kim stood about 30 metres away whilst I was spraying it, don't really blame her to be honest!

Here's the cab fully insulated:

Having never done anything like this, I'm pretty pleased with the outcome. Lets hope it keeps the moisture out and the warmth in!

Feeling brave, we moved onto the back wheel arch. After several minutes measuring, we managed to fit it all in one piece. Kim is an absolute expert at getting the aluminium tape to separate from it's backing, even though I have much longer guitar nails haha. I just can't bloody do it.

Oh I forgot the fibre glass!!!

So yesterday, I tackled fibre glass for the first time. Wow does that stuff stink. I pretty much had a full face mask on and it still reeked. Anyway, there was a large hole in the van floor where something was obviously previously installed. This had to be covered up in some way and the best way (after asking around) was to use fibre glass patches. Having never done it before, I was slightly nervous but it really is very easy. It sets hard very fast too, so you have to work quick. I managed to get the large hole done and also a few smaller holes around the back done too.

I'm just not sure where to keep the unused stuff now though. It absolutely reeks. It's lid is tight on, in a box, in a couple of bags and it still stinks!

I'll be doing the other wheel arch asap. However, he is booked in for a full service and cambelt change on Tuesday. So fingers crossed this goes well!!!