If you follow the links to the LizardSkin site, and read the information there, you will see that LizardSkin  makes some big claims about their product.  I was skeptical, but thought that there might be some validity to it.  Besides,  the only other option for sound deadening would add loads of weight to the car (four gallons of LizardSkin  weighs only a few pounds!), would not protect against rust (and might actually promote it!), would be a pain to install, and would do nothing for keeping the car cool.  So, I plunked down the dosh for two 2-gallon buckets, and the application system.  My fears about its claims looked like they might be founded, as when I'd finished spraying the insulation and pinged the roof, there was a long, reverberating gong; not much different than pre-LizardSkin .  However, I thought that the properties of the material might change as it cured, and I'm glad I didn't give up hope!  Click on the links below to see/hear the videos I did pre- and post-application...

                 

I called LizardSkin  today to let them know about my satisfaction with their product, as well as let them know that I had done a "before and after" comparison.  I ended up speaking to Bob (Aftermarket Sales Director...  and a swell guy!), and we chatted a while about my experiences and the product in general.  He let me know that he had received an e-mail from a customer relating his recent and sad experience that could have been much worse, had it not been for LizardSkin .  I found the story fascinating and asked if I could post it.  I received approval, and that page can be found here:  1941 Willys Story

Calamity!

Thankfully, the car wasn't damaged in this mishap. I was able to get it righted, pulled the rotisserie together, and repaired the damage. I believe the rotisserie is now stronger than it was before the accident.

Prepping

Once the garage was hung with plastic sheeting to prevent any drift from landing on things we don't want insulated, the shell was masked off.

Wrapped

Plastic sheeting is great for large sections.

Combo

Here is a shot of masking tape, paper, duct tape, and plastic sheeting. Whatever it takes to protect the surfaces you don't want coated!

New Groove

The boot got an application of Eastwood's Rust Encapsulator to protect the rusting underside of the rear parcel shelf, and I coated the back side of the rear seat back sheetmetal to protect any metal that was exposed from sanding.

POR Primer

I coated the POR-15 (applied months ago) with POR's new aerosol Self Etching Primer. The directions state that POR can be coated up to a year afterward, so I'm within the timeframe allowed.

Inside Before

Underside Masked

Protection

Kind of a hodge-podge of masking, but it gets the job done.

Cracked Up

I noted that my compressor was kicking on too quickly, and once I had my ear protection off, noted a loud hissing. This crack is why! Darned that Harbor Freight and their inferior brass! I hope I can find a new 'T' that will work with the valve...

The Fix

My only recourse, for a quick fix, was to grab a hose clamp and section of rubber, trying to stem the flow of air. Surprisingly, it actually did a good job! The loud hiss dropped down to a low hiss, and the compressor didn't cycle nearly as often.

Mixing the Lizard

It's been a rather long time since I purchased the LizardSkin, but it was still in good shape! I guess that keeping it inside the house was a good idea...

First Coat

Almost done with the first coat on the inside. Neat stuff! It's pretty thick, and I'm glad I bought the proper application gun. This would not have been possible with the schutz gun I bought with the underbody coating from Eastwood!

Attacking the Front

I was able to talk my loving wife into braving the harsh environment of the garage in order to take this pic of my applying the LizardSkin. Application is easy, and doesn't fog like normal paint will, so no worries about material "drift".

Tada!!!

The bulkhead got a really good coat of insulation to prevent heat from the engine entering the cabin through the dash/footwells.

Inside

This will all be under carpeting, so won't be seen. A good coating on both sides of the bulkhead should keep the heat away from the cabin!

Back Seat

I made sure to coat floor pan, inside rear pockets, seat pan, and seat back. This should keep sound and heat away!

Overall

The finished product, a wider view.

Roof Coat

This is the coating that should help deaden the roof, as well as keep the heat of the sun away. LizardSkin claims a potential for 30 degrees difference. The shell was in the hot sun for a while, as I trailered it back to the LA Custom, but I noted after stopping that the inside wasn't as hot as I would have expected (even though the shell is open, I expected to feel radiant heat from sheet metal, but didn't!).

Rear Done

The entire boot area got a good coat to protect the gas tanks from heat (the temperature of the fuel in a turbo engine can make the difference between detonation and no detonation), as well as help keep the car quiet.

Closer

That LizardSkin just looks NICE!

Fill 'Er Up

Using a 20 ml. irrigation syringe, I did my best to squirt encapsulator upward, through the drains.

Rocker Coat

I used tape to protect the RhinoLiner from Rust Encapsulator when it poured out. I used Play Doh to plug the drains as I rocked the car from side to side in an attempt to distribute the Rust Encapsulator.

Keeper

Another layer of tape to prevent the Play Doh plugs from coming out.

Draining

Far from pouring out, as I'd expected, the Rust Encapsulator only dribbled out in small amounts. I wonder if I should have thinned it a bit?

Boxed

More Play Doh to plug the water pass-throughs under the box section. I squirted about 100 ml. in this area, and taped up any holes.

Plugged

When I thought it was safe, I removed the yellow Play Doh plugs as best I could. Some didn't come all the way out, but as the plugs dried out, they became easier to remove. This also made it easy to remove the yellow particles from the insulation...