#1487187 - 08/09/08 06:43 AM
The official Sound Domain Sound Deadener Testimonial Post
|
IamMurph
Security Guy
[ADMIN]
Registered: 30/10/01
Posts: 30544
|
Offline
|
|
This post is a one stop place for everyone to post their experience with Sound Deadening material.
Let us know:
What kind of Vehicle?
What type of material was used? (ie. Foam, Matt, liquid)
Did it hold up to the test of time?
Would you use it again?
Be sure and add any pictures you have as well.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#1487194 - 08/09/08 07:26 AM
Re: The official Sound Domain Sound Deadener Testimonial Post
[Re: IamMurph]
|
IamMurph
Security Guy
[ADMIN]
Registered: 30/10/01
Posts: 30544
|
|
Offline
|
|
In my 1995.5 Isuzu Rodeo I used the Original Dynamat on most of the floor. This truck was built as cheaply as possible. Good ole made in America Japanese vehicles. I heard every rock that bounced up and hit the under body. Then I added Dynamat.
We had to use a torch to heat up the material. Once it was almost a liquid it fused together and stuck to the floor. Way too much work but it gave me a much quieter ride in my tin can truck.
Original is hard to work with and requires a lot of prep work and a good heat source. Use either a heat gun or a torch.
Later on I added Dynamat Extreme under the front seats and up to the fire wall. This took care of the rest of the under body noise issues I had.
Dynamat Original C
Dynamat Extreme A
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#1487197 - 08/09/08 07:39 AM
Re: The official Sound Domain Sound Deadener Testimonial Post
[Re: IamMurph]
|
IamMurph
Security Guy
[ADMIN]
Registered: 30/10/01
Posts: 30544
|
|
Offline
|
|
2001 Honda civic with 75 sqft of B Quiet.
I deadened all 4 doors, the roof, floor, rear deck, trunk and trunk lid. The B Quiet was very easy to work with but thinner than I was used to compared to Dynamat Extreme. Because it was thinner I had to double up in many areas. Over all it worked very well. It was a little messy but I expected that after using Dynamat.
 
 
After 4 years it's held up very well. It's still holing on.
B Quiet B
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#1487198 - 08/09/08 07:51 AM
Re: The official Sound Domain Sound Deadener Testimonial Post
[Re: IamMurph]
|
IamMurph
Security Guy
[ADMIN]
Registered: 30/10/01
Posts: 30544
|
|
Offline
|
|
On my new car I decided to try Second Skin Damplifer Pro. I was a little skeptical after using Dynamat Extreme which I knew was the best product out there. At least I thought I new that until after trying Damplifier Pro now I know I was wrong.
The Damplifier is a cleaner product to use. No excess goo like the Extreme. The aluminum backing is thicker and I can honestly say I did not cot my hands once using this product. As an installer bleeding hands is nothing new to me. I expect it when using Extreme. So needless to say the absence of blood made for an easier install. Have you ever seen an installers band aid?
 
So far I have covered all 4 doors, the floor and the hatch area. In the hatch I had terrible noise from the exaust. Even though it took replacing the muffler to fix the sound issue, the Damplifer did reduce the exterior noise and cut down on vibration.
 
More pictures here
Damplifier Pro A+
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#1487214 - 08/09/08 08:50 AM
Re: The official Sound Domain Sound Deadener Testimonial Post
[Re: IamMurph]
|
Thumper26
Representing the
SD New School
Registered: 12/09/04
Posts: 35726
Loc: Chattanooga, TN
|
|
Offline
|
|
I used RaamMat BXT on my Civic and on some parts of my Accord. No cuts, but the butyl was a bit messy. It definitely got the job done. I used Damp Pro on other parts of my car. The aluminum is definitely thicker, and I did cut the hell out of my hands with it. The butyl was less gooey, but held just as well. Both products get an A+ from me, but I felt the Damplifier Pro was thicker and did a better job of deadening. Of course, it also costs more, so you get what you pay for.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#1487264 - 08/09/08 10:49 AM
Re: The official Sound Domain Sound Deadener Testimonial Post
[Re: Thumper26]
|
keep_hope_alive
Snooch to the Nooch
SD I chew on Mike Tyson's ear
Registered: 24/04/07
Posts: 8816
Loc: Quad Cities, IL
|
Online
|
|
Before I read any reviews on deadener from our SD members, I went the cheap route and got standard Fatmat - the thinnest stuff you can legally buy outside of Mexico. It didn't smell, and being thin meant it was very easy to apply. Good adhesion with a properly prepped surface. One layer is better than without, but not enough to be considered "deadened". The areas with 3 layers seem very well deadened.
While Fatmat is cheaper than the rest, the additional time and material applying multiple layers makes it pointless. I would not buy it again, I would go with Second Skin based on recommendations.
the trunk lid was stuffed with polyfill after deadening - i didn't want to seal up holes for running factory wires.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#1487307 - 08/09/08 12:02 PM
Re: The official Sound Domain Sound Deadener Testimonial Post
[Re: keep_hope_alive]
|
SuperJay
I made this!!
SD OG Playa
Registered: 30/08/07
Posts: 23309
Loc: SoCal
|
|
Offline
|
|
I've used everything over the years, starting with the Original Dynamat. The asphalt based Dynamat worked well, with multiple layers, but as Murph said, it required a torch to properly adhere. The new vinyl/butyl rubber and aluminum Dynamat Extreme is great for the money. I give it an A
On my current car (HCHII) I've used both Dynamat Extreme and Second Skin Damplifier Pro. The Damplifier is CONSIDERABLY thicker than the Dynamat Extreme, ergo it is a bit more difficult to apply, but well worth it. I've been able to use a single layer of Damplifier vs. 2 layers of Extreme, so it actually ends up costing less.
Dynamat Original - C
Dynamat Extreme - A
Second Dkin Damplifier Pro - A+
Now I've added Second Skin Liquid Liner - A+
and Second Skin Luxury Liner - A+
the liquid liner is excessively messy, but it's incredible as far as deadening, the luxury liner is an open/closed cell foam composite with vinyl. This makes the Civic (a tin can) Lexus quiet. Granted, I've added 200 pounds of deadener, it's worth it. I can talk on the phone with my bluetooth in a library voice and be heard clearly.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#1487833 - 09/09/08 07:17 AM
Re: The official Sound Domain Sound Deadener Testimonial Post
[Re: SuperJay]
|
Jason-Ewing
Member
Registered: 27/05/03
Posts: 236
Loc: Los Angeles
|
|
Offline
|
|
i have always been a DYNAMAT extreme person, that was until i used HUSHMAT. Between these 2 materials i have no need to use anything else. Well let's just say, ive seen other stuff, but both of these have worked well for me in the past. I'll have to dig up some pics later
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#1490719 - 14/09/08 08:30 AM
Re: The official Sound Domain Sound Deadener Testimonial Post
[Re: Jason-Ewing]
|
chipperoh
SD Gimp
Registered: 07/08/07
Posts: 240
|
|
Offline
|
|
Good post make it a sticky>?
Does any one have pics on installs of Second Skin?
Edited by chipperoh (14/09/08 08:30 AM)
_________________________
Me Bein Me
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#1502641 - 01/10/08 07:49 PM
Re: The official Sound Domain Sound Deadener Testimonial Post
[Re: Second Skin Rep]
|
chipperoh
SD Gimp
Registered: 07/08/07
Posts: 240
|
|
Offline
|
|
never went to the second skin forum. I never knew they had a forum. Amy other pics of deadened sound out there?
Edited by chipperoh (01/10/08 07:50 PM)
_________________________
Me Bein Me
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#1508161 - 09/10/08 05:46 PM
Re: The official Sound Domain Sound Deadener Testimonial Post
[Re: chipperoh]
|
James Stanton
SD Ralph Wiggum
Registered: 09/10/08
Posts: 55
Loc: Atlanta, GA
|
|
Offline
|
|
Dynamat extreme is what i prefer; it does what it's supposed to. The money you think your saving won't go to buying new clothes, and reupholstering your seats when you get ***mat everywhere. Also, it's really annoying when you can't roll your windows up and down or open and close your sunroof because you used ***mat which sticks really well until you park your car out in the sun.
_________________________
James Stanton
MECP Advanced Installer
Sound Sensations of Marietta, GA
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#1514640 - 20/10/08 01:02 PM
Re: The official Sound Domain Sound Deadener Testimonial Post
[Re: keep_hope_alive]
|
The Return of Jason Gold
STROKER ver. 2.0
SD Gimp
Registered: 07/06/08
Posts: 193
Loc: Ohio
|
|
Offline
|
|
Before I read any reviews on deadener from our SD members, I went the cheap route and got standard Fatmat - the thinnest stuff you can legally buy outside of Mexico. It didn't smell, and being thin meant it was very easy to apply. Good adhesion with a properly prepped surface. One layer is better than without, but not enough to be considered "deadened". The areas with 3 layers seem very well deadened. While Fatmat is cheaper than the rest, the additional time and material applying multiple layers makes it pointless. I would not buy it again, I would go with Second Skin based on recommendations. the trunk lid was stuffed with polyfill after deadening - i didn't want to seal up holes for running factory wires.
the only experience i had was with DynaMat. i had worked well in my buddy's saturn. all i had used in my truck was foam. i had planned on doing more, but the vehicle was dismantled before i got to it. so when i went to deaden my cavalier, i figured i'm not into it like i was before, i'll go the cheap route. i got 100ft^2 of the FatMat for $89, which was atleast half that of all the others, i was like cool. i never applied it before so that was a new experience too. i did 2 layers in the trunk and 1 one in the door that was a crapped job. i re-did it much better the second time and with 2 layers this time. i also have 4 layers on the rear deck/enclosure. i still have some left over but not enough to finish the roof and floor though. it's cheap, it's getting the job done, but i agree the extra effort you have to put in cutting and applying could be avoided if you spend a little more cash. if you are on a tight budget it works, but if you can afford something better then go for it. i'm still happy overall.
_________________________
MUSIC POWERED BY THE GODS!!!Alpine ~ Cerwin-Vega! ~ HiFonics ~ KnuKonceptz ~ Pioneersee my ride at My Ridessee it in action at My Videos
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
Moderator: keep_hope_alive, IamMurph, Thumper26
|
81236 Members
29 Forums
183161 Topics
1269691 Posts
Max Online: 754 @ 10/03/08 07:00 PM
|
|
|
