dynmatting
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Heel & Toe
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From: Alexandria VA
dynmatting
I think im going to put new carpeting in. I plan to replace the whole carpeting throughout the car. Would it be worth it to put Dynamat or some other sound deadening (perhaps more cost effective material) under the carpeting? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
Burning Brakes
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From: Woodforest
The dynamat is great material, however, very expensive. I just got through with doing the entire rear hatch area with, belive it or not, water heater blanket that I got from Lowes. It has about 3/8" insulation with a foil reflective backing. Did a great job of dropping the level of road noise. Cost: about $40.00 for two rolls which left enought to do behind the seats and then some. Carpet went back in fine. Took about 6 hours from start to finish. Part of the time was spent getting wiring in for a future amp.
Instructor
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I did 3 layers of brown bread (same as dynamat extreme) under my carpet throughout the whole car, plus replaced the factory deadening with the household foam stuff and it made a big difference. I just have to do the doors now as they have started to rattle.
Melting Slicks
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From: Fidalgo Island Wa
Originally Posted by Woodstoc
The dynamat is great material, however, very expensive. I just got through with doing the entire rear hatch area with, belive it or not, water heater blanket that I got from Lowes. It has about 3/8" insulation with a foil reflective backing. Did a great job of dropping the level of road noise. Cost: about $40.00 for two rolls which left enought to do behind the seats and then some. Carpet went back in fine. Took about 6 hours from start to finish. Part of the time was spent getting wiring in for a future amp.
Burning Brakes
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From: Woodforest
Dalowroller,
I didn't glue it in. Didn't want to have to deal with that if the interior ever got wet for some reason. I just cut the stuff to fit, used the silver tape that came with the rolls to seam the pieces together, and it worked like a charm. Put the interior carpet right back over it. You may have to trim the sound deadening a little at some place where the carpet slips under something such as a trim piece.
I didn't glue it in. Didn't want to have to deal with that if the interior ever got wet for some reason. I just cut the stuff to fit, used the silver tape that came with the rolls to seam the pieces together, and it worked like a charm. Put the interior carpet right back over it. You may have to trim the sound deadening a little at some place where the carpet slips under something such as a trim piece.
Melting Slicks
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From: Fidalgo Island Wa
Originally Posted by Woodstoc
Dalowroller,
I didn't glue it in. Didn't want to have to deal with that if the interior ever got wet for some reason. I just cut the stuff to fit, used the silver tape that came with the rolls to seam the pieces together, and it worked like a charm. Put the interior carpet right back over it. You may have to trim the sound deadening a little at some place where the carpet slips under something such as a trim piece.
I didn't glue it in. Didn't want to have to deal with that if the interior ever got wet for some reason. I just cut the stuff to fit, used the silver tape that came with the rolls to seam the pieces together, and it worked like a charm. Put the interior carpet right back over it. You may have to trim the sound deadening a little at some place where the carpet slips under something such as a trim piece.
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