Heat Management Part 5

Okay, enough about engines. We shall now move over to the cockpit area, aka inside of the car.
You all very well know that Malaysia is hot, F****** hot! So hot that only a handful of us wouldn't mind driving without tints on our windows.

When I got hold of my Perdana, it bad totally clear tints(not no tints), which.. I've no idea if it's got any heat rejection or not. If I take long trips outstation my right hand will end up turning a little darker compared to my left hand due to the sunlight shooting it's harmful rays into the car. I also noticed that the top leather pieces of my seats have started to fade and lose it's color. The heat coming into the car was unbearable thought I had a full aircond flush(not to say that the flush didn't work. It got better though).

I could feel the burning sensation on my skin the moment I lay my hand on the top door panel of my door. Even with the side aircond vent blowing on full blast towards my hand, the burning painful sensation is still there. Now THAT, is UV ray, trasmitted onto surfaces via infra red radiation.

I mounted a search for a good tint, an alternative to V-Kool and 3M. I mounted a search on photochromic tints, which will turn dark when exposed to UV just like my everyday spectacles and my Rudy Project shades. They're both photochromic/photogrey/transition lenses. After a couple of days I came across Chameleon Tints, imported by Cardeas Sdn Bhd located in PJ.

I rang up and made an appointment to get my car done. A couple of choices were given :

1. Cool Rider Chameleon 50 series VLT 52% - 42%, UVR 99%, IHR 94%-98%

2. Cool Rider Chameleon 53 series VLT 50% - 40%, UVR 99%, IHR 91%-95%

3. Cool Rider Chameleon 60 series VLT 65% - 55%, UVR 99%, IHR 90%-96%

4. Black Series Chameleon 10 VLT 14% - 10%, UVR 99%, IHR 88%-96%

5. Black Series Chameleon 30 VLT 33% - 28%, UVR 99%, IHR 91%-94%






After discussing with Jeff Cen of the Marketing Division of the company, I opted to go for the 53 series for the side windows and the 60 series for the front and rear windscreen. Reason being that both the Black series aren't road Legal. The CoolRiderChameleon 50s are legal too, but a tad too reflective and gold-colored-like for my liking. The other chosen two are bluish like V-Kool.

Now, these films are photochromic, where it turns dark under the sun and becomes clear when there is no sunlight. The process of color changing takes about 30 minutes as it is a very thin layer, unlike our thick glasses which does so in a matter of seconds. But hey, I leave my car under the sun in the morning during breakfast before I go to work.


You can watch the below video for demo which was done at their outlet in PJ :

The process : 

I called in after lunch to send my car there. Initially Jeff told me that they were fully booked, but called me back a couple of minutes later to let me know that they could do my car. I drove over to get the car done. The waiting time for my car to be attended to was close to two hours, which I told Jeff he has to improve on his appointments and schedule, reducing downtime for customers. Thank God for Wifi and water supply there. He apologized and it was all cool as I didn't mind at all.



The overall shop is clean and tidy like a typical tint shop; dust free too. On your the left you see is my car, before the tints were done. Take note on how clear the windscreen is. You can see right through the car.

 Next up after the previous car was done is my turn. They drove my car into their working area and removed my door panels and rear third brake light and ionizer(OEM). Nice decal on their partition window. Good visualization I must say.






Three specialized technician laid their hands on my car carrying out their tedious yet tidy work, taking their time ensuring that there was no air bubbles trapped between the glass and the tint.

They had to remove the old clear tint and clean the glass before application.

One of them even reapplied the tint multiple times. 

The application took another two hours which is quite understandable as the old tints were a little too stubborn to come off.

 The Outcome

Notice how dark it is now? It's not too dark to my liking, just the right choice!









I took it out the next day and it still looked clear. But after finishing my breakfast, it got noticeably darker. The "burn" on my arm is also no longer there which proves the presence of it's heat rejection effect. No regrets!






I didn't take pictures, but below are pictures as proof using a VLT meter on their 60 series.

Photochromic demo test:

1. Before exposure, VLT: 67%
2. Cover with a piece of paper
3. After exposure under the Sun about half a hour
4. Changed data after exposure, VLT: 55%

Chameleon Photochromic Smart Window Film - CHANGE According to Weather! :









As for pricing, enquiries and demonstration, contact as per below :

Cardeas Sdn Bhd / Jeff Cen
No.2, Jalan Kilang 51/206,
46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

03-77706688 / 016-2626008 - Jeff
https://www.facebook.com/ChameleonPhotochromicfilm
http://www.chameleonfilm2u.com/

Heat Management Part 4

I am taking a step further into heat management, trying to create awareness on how important this can affect your vehicle in the long run from all points of view. The Radiator Relief Coolant will be here in a couple of days and I have chosen another product to be brought in. Below is a product called heat shroud by DEI where it can be used just about on any wires, tubes or hoses. These are a little bit pricey  but the beauty of it is that you can just strap it on with the velcro strap that comes along with the shroud. Unlike it's cheaper associate, no disassemble of tubes/hoses is needed during installation. The cheaper shroud will require you to remove all tubes and hoses from the car to slide it in the sheath whereas this particular type just lets you install DIY style.


You may ask why do I choose this to be sold? Below are examples and explanations to your question

Oil Hoses
If you have an oil hose close to your exhaust pipe, ensuring that it is properly insulated will really help. The exhaust gas doesnt heat up the hose and the oil that's in the hose which in turn increases oil temperature.








                                                                            Aircond Hoses/Tubes
 Regardless if it is rubber, or aluminium or even copper. The low pressure sure of the a/c system is to be kept at low pressure(cold) at all times. Heat radiation from your engine bay may heat this up, making your aircond compressor working a little harder for it to compress the gas going into the condensor. In particular, BMW E36 and E46 3series cars do have their pipes directly beside the exhaust manifold.

 Steel Braided Hoses
Steel braided hose heats up faster and gets hotter than rubber hoses. Insulate this, nuff said.
Certain hoses also have a teflon insert which may or may not melt at above 180 degrees celcius.

 Water Hoses
This is a case of the water hose probably being too near a heat source. This picture also resembles a slide-on type heat sheath(note, the difference between heat and shroud) where you have to dismantle the hose from the reservoir tank.

 Oil Hose
 Look at the location of this hose. This is probably a top mounted turbo where the return hose drops down through the two runners of the exhaust manifold. This HAS TO BE INSULATED. If the rubber hose ever touches the runner/manifold for a prolonged period, oil will touch the manifold. Fire hazard.







Unknown Hose
 Another case of a hose being too near the exhaust manifold. Another alternative is to also wrap the exhaust manifold with DEI Titanium Exhaust Wrap.

 Heat Soak Issues / Injectors
The owner of this car suffered from heat soak and resulted to insulation. The shroud is used to insulate heat away from the injectors, avoiding premature failure caused by heat.

Speedometer Cable?
Yes, no kidding. This is a Supra, having issues with melting speedometer cables from time to time on a single turbo setup. Problem solved!













Below are specifications of the heat shroud I will be bringing in :

Heat Shroud is made from a high temperature rated glass fiber fabric with an aluminized outer facing. Same as Heat Sheath but with the added convenience of hook & loop closure design along the open edges. Without the need of removing one end of connected wires, cables and hoses, simply wrap Heat Shroud around whatever needs protection and close edges.

• Versatility of fitting diameters ½” to 1-1/4”
• Convenient hook & loop designed edges
• Withstands 500°F direct continuous/2000°F radiant heat
• No need to remove wires and hoses
• Easily trimed to length
• Fireproof
• 1⁄2” to 1-1/4” diameters x 3 foot length

Price is RM200 per three feet, DIY installation. You all may think this is extra pricey, but for the built and meterial of it, inclusive of shipping and goverment tax, it's not so bad after all. Safety first. This is VERY important.



Kindly contacy me at 012-9096996 if interested. COD @ Subang area only.


Cheers


Elton

Radiator Relief, Heat Management Part 3

Hi Guys,

I haven't been able to source for the perfect coolant for our daily usage but the nearest one to work well would be Nissan Coolant. However, for those who wants better heat transfer can go for the below product :

Presenting you, DEI's Radiator Relief Additive!! This particular product of my choosing will improve heat transfer between your engine to the radiator through water or coolant you have added into your engine. It supercharges your radiator by transferring heat more efficiently through the radiator. Similar to the original formula this proven coolant additive will reduce your operating temperature up to 30°F reducing engine wear that occurs during extreme use.

Radiator Relief™ is also formulated with a corrosion inhibitor that reduces mineral deposits. This is the first additive that maintains pH levels that otherwise fluctuate over time resulting in core damage.

• Reduces engine temperature up to 30˚F
• Includes anti-foaming agent
• Formulated with a corrosion inhibitor
• No mixing required; just add to cooling system!
• Reduces pre-existing scale build-up
• Safe with all alloys
• Compatible with water and all types of anti-freeze products
• 100% Biodegradable, Non-Corrosive and Non-Toxic Additive
• For use in all water cooled engines 

This can be used for track, touge, daily use, commercial use and other usages.

Below is a video of how it affects your car :

[b]Price:[/b] RM65.00 per bottle.


[b]Dealing method:[/b] COD @ Subang BHP SS14.
Postage within Peninsular Malaysia add RM15.00
Postage to Sabah/Sarawak add RM25.00

[b]Location of seller:[/b] Subang

[b]Contact method/details:[/b] 012-9096996

[b]Age of item:[/b] Brand New


Cheers

Elton