Reddit reviews Auto Car Audio Sound Deadening Application Rolling Wheel Roller,Heat Abatement Mat Wallpaper PU Deadener Application Seam Roller
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This seam roller is constructed by durable polyurethane(PU) roller held to a wooden handle with a riveted steel roller bracket.The PU material is hard but also with little softer, most suitable for auto deadening mats and heat abatement mats application. Also could be used for wallpaper application.Minimizes air bubbles and gets the best adhesion of deadening mats, make sure the best comfort in your car, van, truck or any other vehicles.This deadener roller is perfect for projects big or small, could be used on any brand of adhesive matting.Size:1.6" x 1.4"(Width*Diameter) Roller, 7.2" Total Length.
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I bought a roll and made my own tape using the 3M 9485 PC adhesive and 0.51 DCF. I’ve only used it on VX series XPac. It bonds very well to it. You did a couple things different than I did, and I like what you did.
First, I like the opaque material you use. The DCF is really lightweight and strong, but not as pretty because you can see the seams through it. The material you used will add a little more weight than DCF, so there is a trade off for the hardcore gram counters. But it really looks great!
Second, I like how you pressed the seam apart when you applied the tape. I folded the seam allowances over in the same direction when I stitched the bag, so I couldn’t open and press them like you did. Both ways are functional, but yours looks a lot better. Here’s a picture of the inside of my bag made from VX series XPac sealed with the tape I made from DCF.
https://imgur.com/a/afE9vL2
Third, you used coated materials in your bag. This is how you get a true waterproof seal. I’m not sure the uncoated Cordura will be truly waterproof for the same reason as VX series XPac (more on that below). But, it will be very water resistant.
One suggestion... Use a roller to apply the tape. It really improves the bonding. I picked this one up on Amazon and it works great.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GVGTX2V?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
An note about seam tape and XPac... If you are using VX series XPac, then you cannot get a true waterproof seal. The woven polyester face on the inside of the material allows water to wick under/behind the tape and into the bag. I had to put mine under the shower head for about 20 minutes to observe this, but it happened.
Recreation XPac (X21RC) is what you want to use if you want a true waterproof bag in XPac. I think the TX series will work too.
From Quest Outfitters:
X 21 RC uses the same 210 denier face fabric as the VX21 but has a .5 mil shiny polyester PET film backing instead of a woven polyester - this makes it lighter and more flexible.
Thanks for sharing!