REFLECTOR: Nomex/Stainless

[Pat Shea]

Kurt,

I concur with Jack. Last I heard the factory was still
using the nomex covered by thin stainless, but now
they cover that with a thicker piece of stainless.
That's certainly going to give you better fire
protection along with a more professional looking
installation. The thin SS has a tendency to wrinkle
(see attached photo).

The thin SS/nomex can be cut using a utility knife and
a template for a guide. The thicker SS will probably
require hole cutting tools. Many people caulk around
the edges to prevent finger injuries - thin SS is
sharp!

FWIW, Pat

--- J.F.Sheehan at larc.nasa.gov wrote:

> Kurt,
> The older kits came with a very thin stainless with
> nomex attached to it.
>  This is a very light weight solution but not a good
> one. I used it and
>  wish I had used the thicker stainless. The thin
> stuff get so easily
> damaged every time you touch it with a tool or oil
> filter etc. 
> The thicker stainless is .030   I however used the
> older stuff and 
> it just cuts with a pair of shears I imagine the new
> stuff does also.
> 
> Jack
> N55XL
> Race 55


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