Can I use it behind and around a radiator, or is it flammable once it dries? I will, of course, make sure the radiator is off when I am spraying it.
1783471
I would not use behind a heat source.!!!! I drill holes in the walls and fill them up. In 3 years I have probably bought ten cases. My house is a hundred years old
1783472
That is great question that I don't have the answer to. BUT! Call your fire dept and ask them. They will probably ask you for the ingredients in it. I don't have any more cans, or I'd read them to you. Since it is under my sink, I wouldn't know. I'd call them anyway...tell what it is and see what they say. See if you can get someone on here to give you the manufacturer's name and call them. They can tell you what is in it. Then call the fire department and ask them.I know it is trouble for you to go to...BUT! This stuff works great!
878363
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.
114746
The instruction manual strongly suggests you not do this. The combustion chamber is glass and spilled water into that area would be dangerous.
1574106
Actually, the instructions say to NOT spray anything flammable. it says "Do not use to pump flammable fluids, gasoline, kerosene, fuel, oil, etc."
1788388
Many hair products can be flammable if used incorrectly. Clearly this is not like a major hazard since it is designed to be use with hair tools that go well up to 400 degrees rapid heating and it causes no trouble. As I said, if you are being ridiculous or something and holding a flat iron or rolling iron on your hair for many minutes or over-drying your hair, you pose a risk of something outlandish happening. However, this stuff dries up so quickly that I believe it really isn't an issue. It should be use as instructed and not like poured onto a styling iron or anything like that.
1840073
from what I have experienced, the gas turns red and the rust seems to come thru, or is still living beneath it.. I used a radiator shop, they did a serious chem bath and coated it with an crazy sealant..looks perfect.. $110, if you want to make it perfect.. I had the option to leave it bare metal inside..
2257768
it should help loosen the paint. However, you will still need to use some sort of abrasive on the radiator. Sand blasting would be best.
2021840
Not recommended as the heat from under the hood of the engine will affect its performance. Also if it gets hot enough it will leak some sticky goo which will be impossible to get off without damaging your paint.
1033150
I'd say no, cause it might burn. Essentially it's a foil with a little bubble wrap in between. It does reflect the temp. I'm using it on a slider, the metal part which gets cold and it does get cold and reflects the cold from it, so much so that I put bubble wrap over it. But with a radiator, it might melt or start a fire verses reflecting the heat from it.Hope this helps.
576867
I have used this product before, I suggest that it only be used (mostly) for your car's interior. I don't know what the temperature resistance is, however, this has a tendency to be dusty if used outside on paneling, body trim, etc. It really depends on your application. If you're applying this directly on any hot engine parts, near exhaust, and so forth, I highly advise against the idea because it will definitely distort and damage the material (also a fire hazard).
160233
I only applied it on painted metal surfaces, I have no idea if it will stick on rubber, is a different material and personally I don't think this was the original intention. I would rather apply it on glass (like fog lights or even headlights) but rubber? As for application of heat to shrink, it was necessary for the painted metal application as it's quite flexible. For the paint I can tell you that I applied it one year ago and is still looking like the first day, invisible already from 2-3 feet away.
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It doesn't say ...the heat comes from heating up a liquid inside the radiator..I call it a radiator as that is how it works..can NOT have it near anything like furniture and curtains. It gets hot to touch, so not good around children. Says to keep 3 ft away from any cloth as danger of fire. I use it in my TV room in winter and use the timer so it goes off automatically.
1214592
None of the ingredients look like they could cause harm to the engine or cause a fire. I would spray around the engine. I would spray on the sides of the engine frame work. Not directly on the engine. The fumes might bother you. Could flow into the car. If you try this let me know. Can't hurt
636559
Assuming it's protected from rain and wind and GFI protected, why not? If I were to do it, I'd apply a coat of really good polymer automobile wax, depending upon where you live. If it's very humid or salty-air, anything can rust. I've had mine for a year and it works great. Word to the wise...it makes a bit of noise when the compressor runs, which I traced to the removable drip tray, accessible from the back. I finally used a rubber band around the tray which seems to keep it tight and very quiet.
143563
Hi, I had ice on my windshield the other day and 4 sprays and it was clear (temp outside was probably in the teens). You have to wait approximately 20 secs. Between sprays. I've been very happy with the washer heater.
202252
The directions say "Keep away from heat, sparks & open flame" but they are talking about when applying it. Directions say nothing about not using near burner. I would call a good paint store or Lowe's or Home Depot, they could answer this best.
1530543
It has been my experience with these units, (I have 4 In/Out temp units) that it is best to run them thru the firewall to a point in front of the radiator. (bout 6 inches away from the radiator itself. This allows air to flow across the sensor when you are moving thus giving a realistic outside temp. Of course the temp reading goes up when you are sitting still, but it's still good. The next best option is to run the sensor wire along the dash and down the door post and into the cavity in front of the door. This gives a reasonable temperature indication, but will be erroneous when the vehicle is sitting in the sun, and will not respond a fast as it would in front of the Radiator. Good luck.