This seem to be the accepted method going 'round. 1)dampen (mastic) 2)absorb (foam/composites) 3)block (mass loaded vinyl). Cool; now I'd like to see decibel readings, since that is what this is all about. There is too much variation between one persons' "quite" and another. It does seem to be going around in the forums, that all this very labour intensive solution is rarely exceeding 6dbs. Granted I'd love a 6db reduction in noise, it isn't quite a noticeable difference for most people. It would be a selling point to see/hear quality results.Take this Honda for example, a known loud/road noise vehicle, do you have before & after readings? If I saw 9db+ I'd be in a sound shop yesterday :P
I did insulate my Acura TL 2006 recently. I took care of the fenders (in&out) and some footwell. First, I put vibration butyl materials, then foam, and then carpets (Acura standard). I'm going to put absorbing materials (like the material used for carpets - greyish, if you know whatimean) soon too. I also put some foam and acoustic 'conrete' (MLV). Anyways, it's a lot quieter now. Before, the road noise, especially from the tires got on my nerves and made me tired quickly. Now, I can hear some hissing sounds kinda wind or something like that. It seems to be the front windshield. Now, since some work has been already applied to muy car I'm gonna insulate the doors, the trunk, and maybe, the 'ceiling'. The rule of dampen, absorb and block is important. It does wonders. I own a real sound meter but I don't ned to use it. My wife has said, wow, what did you do to this car? I can't hear the tires now. SO, now I got some motivation to go on on the subject. To compare the 'before' and 'after' results I can say that before 75mph was bearable but tiring, and now, 90mph is comfortable. My aim is 100mph to be quiet to the point that I don't have to raise my voice. Now, like 35-40 mph is not really quieter, it's just better. But when cruising at 90mph it's still quiet like you were doing maybe 60mph before. I can add that I have crappy 2014 Fulda tires unvenly worn. So, anyways, I'm changing my tires to Bridgestone Weathercontroll a005 soon and add to my Acura more dampening and insulation. Gonna share, if anyone's interested. To anyone intersted: if you start insulating your car and it will work, you'll get addicted like me. BEWARE :P
Hi. We recommend to use TempoFix on the flat surface, as it is not very flaxible. But this material has one benefit - it don't absorb moisture. At hte same time SilenceFix has open-cell structure and could absorb moisture, but much more flexible and could be installed on places that are not has relief surface
I got a question I have 2 10s in my jeep renegade wheel area with bandpass box. I have added deadner to roof and under box trunk area . When I turn speakers up sounds like I'm under. Car wash vibrates and sounds like I'm in a barrel maybe flexing not sure please help. Can some give me steps to make the rear area sound clean and not move all the panels and no flex????
Apply to doors and complete entire truck. Also use the foam cell insulation on top. It’s takes quite a lot of time and effort but it is not a hard job just takes a hell of a long time. Will be worth it in the end trust the process.
Hi do you sell (or where can we get that) the thin long metal roller that you use on the door side panel? @10:51 So you can reach further down tight places. Thanks
Thank you, great explanation!
This seem to be the accepted method going 'round. 1)dampen (mastic) 2)absorb (foam/composites) 3)block (mass loaded vinyl). Cool; now I'd like to see decibel readings, since that is what this is all about. There is too much variation between one persons' "quite" and another. It does seem to be going around in the forums, that all this very labour intensive solution is rarely exceeding 6dbs.
Granted I'd love a 6db reduction in noise, it isn't quite a noticeable difference for most people. It would be a selling point to see/hear quality results.Take this Honda for example, a known loud/road noise vehicle, do you have before & after readings? If I saw 9db+ I'd be in a sound shop yesterday :P
I did insulate my Acura TL 2006 recently. I took care of the fenders (in&out) and some footwell. First, I put vibration butyl materials, then foam, and then carpets (Acura standard). I'm going to put absorbing materials (like the material used for carpets - greyish, if you know whatimean) soon too. I also put some foam and acoustic 'conrete' (MLV). Anyways, it's a lot quieter now. Before, the road noise, especially from the tires got on my nerves and made me tired quickly. Now, I can hear some hissing sounds kinda wind or something like that. It seems to be the front windshield. Now, since some work has been already applied to muy car I'm gonna insulate the doors, the trunk, and maybe, the 'ceiling'. The rule of dampen, absorb and block is important. It does wonders. I own a real sound meter but I don't ned to use it. My wife has said, wow, what did you do to this car? I can't hear the tires now. SO, now I got some motivation to go on on the subject.
To compare the 'before' and 'after' results I can say that before 75mph was bearable but tiring, and now, 90mph is comfortable. My aim is 100mph to be quiet to the point that I don't have to raise my voice.
Now, like 35-40 mph is not really quieter, it's just better. But when cruising at 90mph it's still quiet like you were doing maybe 60mph before.
I can add that I have crappy 2014 Fulda tires unvenly worn. So, anyways, I'm changing my tires to Bridgestone Weathercontroll a005 soon and add to my Acura more dampening and insulation. Gonna share, if anyone's interested.
To anyone intersted: if you start insulating your car and it will work, you'll get addicted like me. BEWARE :P
Absorber is kinda overkill. Buy isolator instead that way you block the sounds fro outside and get some absorbation aswell
Perfect!!!, thank you for your video
I'm doing it myself. Thank you so much
Whats the diffrence between tempfix and silencefix?
Hi. We recommend to use TempoFix on the flat surface, as it is not very flaxible. But this material has one benefit - it don't absorb moisture. At hte same time SilenceFix has open-cell structure and could absorb moisture, but much more flexible and could be installed on places that are not has relief surface
I got a question I have 2 10s in my jeep renegade wheel area with bandpass box. I have added deadner to roof and under box trunk area . When I turn speakers up sounds like I'm under. Car wash vibrates and sounds like I'm in a barrel maybe flexing not sure please help. Can some give me steps to make the rear area sound clean and not move all the panels and no flex????
Apply to doors and complete entire truck. Also use the foam cell insulation on top. It’s takes quite a lot of time and effort but it is not a hard job just takes a hell of a long time. Will be worth it in the end trust the process.
how much would it cost to isolate complete honda civic eg 95'
Could you tell us what is your country? and we will give you dealer's contact details for cost of isolation.
yes its serbia
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Hi do you sell (or where can we get that) the thin long metal roller that you use on the door side panel? @10:51
So you can reach further down tight places. Thanks
Hi Nicki,
turn cc on and see what his name is lol