Corvette Heat Barrier Kits
By the time Chevrolet started producing C5 and C6 Corvettes, they had moved well past the days of hot interior temperatures. They were able to do so by installing carpet in Corvettes that were backed with high quality material similar to the mass backing carpet we’ve talked about before. However, before mass backing, which was used in C4 Corvettes, the carpet sets were not designed to keep the interior of your Corvette free of noise and heat. Consequently, and if you have ever driven a 1953-1977 Corvette for any period of time you most likely have noticed the increase in temperature inside the Corvette once after a short time.
We get a lot of customers asking “Why is the interior of my corvette so hot?”, which is why we offer Corvette Heat Barrier Kits. Often times, even when the carpet and insulation is in good shape, a significant amount of heat will build up inside your Corvette. If this is happening to you then a Corvette heat barrier kit will likely solve most of the heat issues.
Our Corvette heat barrier kits are made of a ceramic cloth-like material with reinforced foil backing. Each kit includes 1/8″ pre-cut pieces that install under the carpet to effectively reduce interior temperatures up to 50%. For most year Corvettes we have these heat barrier kits available in a 6-piece front only set or a 7-piece full car set. The best part about these heat barrier kits is that they will not affect your Corvette’s Carpet fit and they can be used with your original carpet underlayment.
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C4 Corvette Carpet
We have carried C4 Corvette Carpet Sets for many years now and after multiple price increases we are pleased to announce that we have new price drops on all C4 Corvette carpet sets for 1984-1989. The new pricing is already in effect and is valid for any 1984-1989 Corvette carpet set with the original mass backing or replacement poly backing. Read: “What is the difference between original mass backing & replacement poly backing?” All of our 1984-1989 C4 Corvette carpet sets are available in factory colors and include the original style cut-pile carpet. Read more about Corvette Carpet types here.
If replacing the carpet in your Corvette sounds like a good idea but you are not sure where to begin, take a look at these Corvette Carpet Installation Instructions to get an idea on the work ahead. We of course have the right Corvette Carpet Sets for any 1953-1997 carpet replacement job as well as carpet adhesive, heat barrier kits and carpet protectors to help keep your Corvette’s carpet looking new for years.
Once again, Zip brings you quality Corvette parts at a lower price.
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Mass Back vs. Poly Back
C4 Corvette Carpet is available with an original mass backing (pictured below) or non-original poly backing material (pictured above). From 1984-1993 Chevrolet installed a cut-pile carpet and from 1994-1996 a TruVette carpet with mass backing that was designed to protect your Corvette’s interior from loud noises and heat. The mass backing which was/is made of ethylene vinyl acetate adds mold-ability making it an excellent choice for both interior protection and overall fit. If you are contemplating replacing the carpet in your C4 Corvette, we recommend the mass back because of its durability and 100% factory original looks.
Mass backing is a great choice when replacing the carpet in any C4 Corvette but for some the cost is too high. Because of this we also sell C4 Corvette Carpet Sets with a replacement poly backing at a fraction of the cost. Poly backing, which is made out of a lightweight polyethylene is a thinner backing that has proven to withstand years of use. Though the poly backing is still a good choice it will not protect your Corvette’s Interior from noises or heat like the mass backing. We recommend poly backed carpet sets if you are not willing to pay the extra money for mass backing as it is available for cost saving purposes only.
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Tackling an interior cleaning of any Corvette can be overwhelming without a plan. The truth is that it really only takes your basic supplies, a weekend, and a little hard work. In this article we cover almost every aspect of cleaning all the cracks and crevices in a Midyear Corvette.
Corvette Interior Cleaning
Cleaning your Corvette’s Interior can be a huge hassle but it is sure to pay off in the end. We will show you how to thoroughly clean all of the carpet, vinyl, chrome, leather, glass, plastic, and rubber that may be included in your Corvette. Just dedicate one weekend to this job and your Corvette’s Interior will once again shine like new. If you do not have a Midyear still follow along as most cleaning processes can be used on any Corvette.
Click Here to read the entire Corvette Spring Cleaning Technical Article.
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Corvette Interior Restoration
No matter how nicely the exterior of your Corvette is detailed, a complimenting interior is needed for the car to look completely finished. An interior makeover can do wonders for any Corvette. It can make a good car look outstanding. This 78 Corvette needed an interior makeover. The seat covers and dash looked excellent but the rest of the interior needed attention. Zip was able to supply everything necessary from large items like the door panels and carpet right down to the smallest pieces like interior mounting screws. Restoring an interior does not take a PhD. You do have to have some patience and a full set of common hand tools but the results are well worth the effort. Let’s get out our tools and start that interior makeover.
Click here to read our Corvette Interior Restoration article.
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