Equnoxe
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CHEAP DIY Sound Deadening
I'm sure we have all wanted to do sound deadening to our vehicles.
Until we go to the store and see 1 square meter for 100$ lol...
I've heard you can use carpet underlay and have respectable results, but i was concerned about the possibility of mold build up.
what im going to be trying to to use a very high quality underlay with mold resistance, and put tinfoil (applied with spray adhesive on one side) ill put it on one door panel and see how i like it, and if it makes a worthwhile difference or not. ill also try using vapor barrier plastic instead of tinfoil.
Ill try foil side out and foil side in, as well as foil with underlay on both sides.
if anyone else has any input it would be appreciated
, ill be starting tomorrow. post my results when im done.
ill be starting off small and if i like the results ill do the whole truck
So I've finally done some of the soundproofing (4 doors and kick plate areas). and am quite pleased with the results.
i used this material from home depot, and for $50 (CAD tax included) for a 6x9 roll, i had enough to do the doors, and kick panels and still have half a roll left to finished the back hatch and other places.
I picked this one because it repels moisture and mold, insulates, and soundproofs, it is also very strong and tear resistant, but flexible.
First you want to remove your door panels
Next you want to clean your work surface well, remember our putting you door panel on it so you don't want to mangle it.
The easiest way I found to get the shape right is to unroll part of the material on the bench and place the door panel on it (face up), then using a sharp knife, trace out the panel. Also mark out were the handle is. (be careful not to nick your panel).
when your done, flip the panel, and lay your foam cutout on top, as for mounting I just pushed it over the "Christmas tree" clips, and under the lip. make sure you leave slack in the material around the middle for clearance.
after cutting out a hole for your speaker, and were the handle is, you just need to route the wire for the controls, and put the panel back on!
im going to keep using this stuff, and put it everywere.
I'm sure we have all wanted to do sound deadening to our vehicles.
Until we go to the store and see 1 square meter for 100$ lol...
I've heard you can use carpet underlay and have respectable results, but i was concerned about the possibility of mold build up.
what im going to be trying to to use a very high quality underlay with mold resistance, and put tinfoil (applied with spray adhesive on one side) ill put it on one door panel and see how i like it, and if it makes a worthwhile difference or not. ill also try using vapor barrier plastic instead of tinfoil.
Ill try foil side out and foil side in, as well as foil with underlay on both sides.
if anyone else has any input it would be appreciated
, ill be starting tomorrow. post my results when im done.ill be starting off small and if i like the results ill do the whole truck
So I've finally done some of the soundproofing (4 doors and kick plate areas). and am quite pleased with the results.
i used this material from home depot, and for $50 (CAD tax included) for a 6x9 roll, i had enough to do the doors, and kick panels and still have half a roll left to finished the back hatch and other places.
I picked this one because it repels moisture and mold, insulates, and soundproofs, it is also very strong and tear resistant, but flexible.
First you want to remove your door panels
Next you want to clean your work surface well, remember our putting you door panel on it so you don't want to mangle it.
The easiest way I found to get the shape right is to unroll part of the material on the bench and place the door panel on it (face up), then using a sharp knife, trace out the panel. Also mark out were the handle is. (be careful not to nick your panel).
when your done, flip the panel, and lay your foam cutout on top, as for mounting I just pushed it over the "Christmas tree" clips, and under the lip. make sure you leave slack in the material around the middle for clearance.
after cutting out a hole for your speaker, and were the handle is, you just need to route the wire for the controls, and put the panel back on!
im going to keep using this stuff, and put it everywere.
in case anyone wanted to try it.
