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#1 ·
what do you think are the best ones hot head liners rugged ridge ect?
 
#51 ·
If I had heat like you have, Jimbo, I don't care what color my roof is, I'd have to have multi-layers of insulated head liners and a super charged AC system and humidification all the time. We coastal folks (at least those I know) are real heat sissies... just can't take it. But then, folks from inland can't take the cold we love here, so I guess it all balances out..... :thumb:
 
#52 ·
:D Heh Heh Yeah it can get pretty hot UHB, but




My insulation has kept be very comfy at 115° F at the middle of the day and -7° F on some early morning runs-

Comfy as a bug in a rug !

We are pretty lucky with the super low humidity too !

It was 89°F last Friday and it snowed a little Monday !

Thats what makes the MALLS so kewl !


We camped last week at about 7000ft in the sierras and the daytime temps were 72/75--then it snowed there to, Monday !

I coulda been an accountant-

:dance::rofl: JIMBO
:dance::rofl: JIMBO
 
#61 ·
I made my own set of headliners using foil backed foam insulation board from home depot. It has a foil barrier on both sides. I then covered it with black headliner material from a local fabric store. The fabric was the most expensive part @ $15/yrd. My total bill was about $70 and 3 hours of labor. I have only done the tops so far. I may do the sides at some point but I am not sure how much of a difference it will make.

With the foil backing I wonder how these compare to the hot heads performance wise. I am sure the hot heads look nicer as there are a few imperfections in my measurements.
 
#75 ·
How much headliner material did you end up using? How did you attach the headliner material? Did you use 3M tape, or spray? or another method? Did you cover the board on both sides, or just the bottom?
What did you use to attach the pieces to your freedom panels?

I think I am going to make my own, as I want to do a little customizing...
 
#62 ·
:whistling: I don't know if the "Hotheads" use the thermal reflective (top) surface, but I doubt if they do--

I do in mine-with Thermal-Acoustic insulation--it's 1/4" thick and has the thermal reflective upper foil--I've already stated how efficient it is !

:dance::rofl: JIMBO
 
#68 ·
:whistling: I don't know if the "Hotheads" use the thermal reflective (top) surface, but I doubt if they do--

I do in mine-with Thermal-Acoustic insulation--it's 1/4" thick and has the thermal reflective upper foil--I've already stated how efficient it is !

:dance::rofl: JIMBO
C'mon Jimbo, tell us again. LOL
 
#63 ·
I won't know if the $265 spent was worth it or not until I put the hard top back on when winter comes.



But I purchased them to help with the following:
  1. Break up the all-white interior.
  2. Add another layer to help retain heat in the winter.
  3. Add some noise reduction.
  4. Help retain the acoustics of my audio system.
Will they help somewhat with all 4? I believe so. #1 is covered.

Will it be worth the cost? Can't tell until I get the 1st drive in.

The hothead backing material resembles thick cardboard covered in what looks like a closed cellular foam (CCF) material.
 
#95 ·
I used Boom Mat and it is great. Thick foam with a cool texture, easy to install and provides great insulation for your sound system as well as insulation from the hot roof!!

NEW! Boom Mat™ Thermal Acoustic Control - Quadratec
X2....
I only put the mats on the Freedom Top, need some warmer weather outside to take the rest of the top off. But just with the Freedom top covered it has made a noticeable difference in sound and the amount of cold felt. Can't wait to see how it does with all the panels installed and the full summer heat. The entire contact surface is covered with 3M type tape so every square inch has adhesive holding it on.
 
#66 ·
Didn't get to run the test like I had planned, ran out of sun. I did do a test with with one each readings today at the lake house. Will try again next weekend. One of the Jeeps will be gone for a week (I must be nuts for lending it to my son-in-law for a week!:banghead:).

The all silver Jeep peaked out at 103.1* and the black top Jeep peaked out at 120.0* (even with black leather on the silver top Jeep as opposed to gray Freedom Cloth on the black top Jeep).

No real surprises.









 
#67 ·
Didn't get to run the test like I had planned, ran out of sun. I did do a test with with one each readings today at the lake house. Will try again next weekend. One of the Jeeps will be gone for a week (I must be nuts for lending it to my son-in-law for a week!:banghead:).

The all silver Jeep peaked out at 103.1* and the black top Jeep peaked out at 120.0* (even with black leather on the silver top Jeep as opposed to gray Freedom Cloth on the black top Jeep).

No real surprises.
Thanks for the real world test!!
 
#74 ·
I've read all the proof, here in Maryland lately I can't take hard tops off (pannels) without putting a rag on my hands. These will have to help with that, road noise (even if minimal) would be cool and astectics is a win win win for me I'm ordering now. They are on sale!
 
#77 ·
I installed Boom Mat the other day. I chose it over the HotHeads based on the thickness. They are different approaches because they use different materials. I'm very impressed with the fit and finish of the Boom Mat and installation was simple. I can't imagine those panels ever coming off accidentally, in fact they would be tough to remove even if you tried.

Right now I have the body colored black hard top sitting in the yard in the sun, it's 90 degrees and sunny. The Boom Mat is nice and cool to the touch while the uncovered parts are very hot to the touch and the outside top will burn your hand. Before the Boom Mat it was tough to take the front tops out without burning my hands.

There's really no way to do a fair A/B audio test and I'm extremely skeptical of anyone saying either of these products dramatically improved their sound. They should both help.

I've never seen HotHeads in person so I can't make any comparison. Pick the one you like best. I almost chose the HotHeads just because it looks so clean with the side panels. And I just noticed HotHeads is running a 25% off Labor Day sale.

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#78 ·
ordered the 3m roof panels on Sunday. realized today that i also wanted the sides. Called Mark up and he said no problem. will be sending you an invoice :)

this isn't my first black vehicle, but this is my first black jeep. Holy baby jesus does she get hot in the sun. wow. not so bad with windows down/doors off... but... hopefully these help as stated. if nothing else they look really good!

besides the white ceiling reflected off my bald head too much. time for black lol
 
#79 ·
I've searched through all of the old threads...but I can't find any. Does anyone have pics of the tan/brown hotheads installed? I'm leaning towards tan/brown to match the interior.

I showed these to the wife, and she is interested in trying to make them to save some loot.
 
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I installed Hotheads last night.

First thing my wife said...."Wow, they (Wranglers) should have come like this!"

She also said you no longer feel the cold above your head.

Have not really had a chance to test them, but the look awesome (even if overpriced). So glad I went with a saddle interior and saddle (oak) hotheads.
 
#83 ·
I installed Hotheads last night.

First thing my wife said...."Wow, they (Wranglers) should have come like this!"

She also said you no longer feel the cold above your head.

Have not really had a chance to test them, but the look awesome (even if overpriced). So glad I went with a saddle interior and saddle (oak) hotheads.
Mark did you use the 3m or the velcro setup and how was your install?
 
#86 ·
Pics look awesome nicely done as always man
Thanks!

For anyone interested...Hotheads is running another 25% off sale until 3/12...

I actually came up about 8 inches short with the 3M tape..but this is only because the final few inches of the tape are stuck to the cardboard roller, so it does not come off clean. I was able to snip a few parts of 3M tape for runs that we a bit too long, along with adding some cheap two-sided foam tape from Menards to make it all work.
 
#93 ·
what color do you think is the best match to the 2013 "black" cloth interior.... i'm thinking the Graphite? from what i see in the pics....
 
#99 ·
I ordered the "slightly damaged" ones from hotheads at like 174 or something it was a great deal. I got them opened up and truly I can't see the lines he says are in them and that is laying them down face up during the day in the sun let alone hung up in the underside of the roof of the Jeep. Great deal and great packaging. I can't wait to put these in my Jeep when I get it!
 
#100 ·
the BoomMat is less then the HotHeads on sale.... what to do, what to do ? :confused:
 
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