The LizardSkin® Mission: to offer high value insulating and sound control products that provide our customers with a variety of convenience, performance and product benefits at lower installed cost. The company was formed in 1998 by street rod enthusiasts who wanted to solve the problem of engine heat and noise in custom cars. As you know, these problems exist because the output of modern engines is well beyond what the body components of vintage street rods were originally designed to contain.
We were familiar with glue-on insulation panels, but thought that there must be a better way to solve this problem—more effective, efficient and without seams. Our research led to the aerospace industry and high temperature ceramic insulation concepts.
The result—LizardSkin® Ceramic Insulation and LizardSkin® SC sound control formula—two products which take thermal and acoustic performance to new levels. In the future, look for LizardSkin LLC to develop and market additional thermal and acoustic products that solve the unique needs of the transportation industry.
LizardSkin® Ceramic Insulation
A premium spray-on insulation for all cars and trucks, street rods and customs, race cars,experimental aircraft, and high end audio installations—wherever heat is a problem on your ride.
- LizardSkin® Ceramic Insulation formula is an advanced, water-based composition of high-grade acrylic binders with air-filled insulating/reflective and sound-absorbing particles.
- Environmentally friendly, water-based
- Class A fire-rated
- No respirator needed; dust mask/protective eyewear recommended
- Spay application only; brush for small areas or touch up.
- Can cover hard to reach places like inner door panels
- Cleans up with soap & water
- Each 2 gallon container covers 46-50 sq. feet @ 40 mils (40 mils = 1 millimeter)
Proven aerospace technology enables LizardSkin® Ceramic Insulation to:
- Reduce engine and solar heat transfer by 25-30 degrees or more
- Protect surfaces from moisture and corrosion
- Withstand temperatures to 500° F. (260° C.)
LizardSkin® Sound Control Formula
LizardSkin® SC formula is an advanced, water-based composition of high-grade acrylic binders with sound-damping particles. Proven sound damping technology enables LizardSkin® SC to dramatically reduce noise when properly applied. It also protects surfaces from moisture and corrosion and can withstand temperatures to 300° F. (149° C.) LizardSkin® SC is used by custom car, street rod, truck builders and RV owners who want to reduce unwanted noise and/or enhance the sound of their high end audio systems. It is best applied by special spray gun to a clean and dry primed or painted rust-free steel. Typical applications include firewalls, floor pans, transmission tunnels, doors, hoods, trunk lids, under headliners, inside fenders, panel van walls and other areas that generate vibration and noise. For maximum acoustic performance, coat entire interior surface and the floor inside and out.
- Dramatically reduces noise and vibration
- Protect surfaces from moisture and corrosion
- Withstand temperatures to 300° F. (149ª C.)
- Class A Fire-rated
- Each 2 gallon container covers 40-45 sq. feet @ 40 mils (40 mils = 1 millimeter)
APPLYING LIZARDSKIN® CERAMIC INSULATION & LIZARDSKIN® SC
For maximum sound control and insulation performance, both LizardSkin coatings may be used, but it is important that LizardSkin® SC always be applied FIRST. When used in tandem, LizardSkin® SC should be applied at least 12 hours prior to application of LizardSkin® Ceramic Insulation. If ambient temperature is below 70ºF, allow 24 hours between coats.
LizardSkin® SuperPro Spray Gun Kit
The SuperPro spray gun kit provides exactly what’s needed for professionals and hobbyists to properly apply amazing LizardSkin® coatings Typical spray gunsused for paint application are simply not engineered to handle the higher density of these high technology coatings. To help facilitate this process for builders and manufacturers, LizardSkin LLC is pleased to offer the proven quality of the SuperPro spray gun.
- Professional quality spray gun designed to handle the high density and viscosity of LizardSkin® Ceramic Insulation and LizardSkin® SC – Sound Control Formula with extra nozzles and flexible spray wand for hard to reach areas
- Included one-quart cup can be used for application to small areas
- One stir paddle (attaches to drill)
- LizardSkin coatings should not be applied when abient temperature is below 70 degrees.
Using the Pro Spray Gun Kit
For Small Area Applications
Use standard one-quart cup supplied with spray gun. Cup should be filled directly after mixing the product.
For Large Area Applications
Use the “Super Pro” spray kit attachment hose set to siphon material directly out of the LizardSkin® container. To prepare spray gun:
- Use wrench to remove pickup tube from bottom of the spray gun.
- Attach 5/8” hose barb fitting to bottom of the spray gun and tighten snugly.
- Slide hose over the fitting/metal standoff tube.•Using box cutter or knife, cut an “X” in center of plastic lid to accommodate tube. If desired, attach clamp to hose below lid to hold siphon tube to bottom of pail.
Spraying with the Super Pro Gun
Attach air hose to gun with quick connect fitting and adjust air pressure to 50-70 psi . (Air course must deliver minimum 5 CFM.) The orifice nozzle in front of spray gun adjusts feed rate and spray pattern. Tightening the nozzle will reduce flow of material; loosening will increase flow. Increased flow may require additional air flow/pressure. Test spray prior to applying
Tips For Best Results: Higher air pressure produces a finer pattern, but pressures over 100 psi may prematurely dry and damage the coating as it is being applied. Spray LizardSkin® evenly holding gun 6-9” away from surface. Avoid runs. It is best to spray a light tack coat and allow to set before building thickness with additional coats. LizardSkin® dulls as it dries. Test dryness by placing thumb on coating and turning 90°. If coating sticks, additional drying time is needed. Preferred wet thickness is 0.010-015” (10-15 mils or 0.25-0.5mm).
Clean Up IMMEDIATELY
When full coat is applied, pull tube and hose out of material bucket and immediately place in bucket of clean water, triggering until spraying clean water. Remove nozzle/orifice assembly and clean gun and nozzle with soap and water.
Drying Time
Additional coats may be applied after 20 minutes or when surface is dry to the touch. (Use thumb test as described above.) Drying time is dependant on ambient and surface temperatures. The hotter the surface or ambient temperature, the faster the dry time. Before sanding or other finishing, allow to cure 24 hours at 70º F. or higher. Do not apply LizardSkin® at temperatures below 70º F.
Coverage
One gallon of LizardSkin® SC – Sound Control Formula will cover 50 sq. ft. at a thickness of .020” wet thickness on flat surfaces.
