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Nick666
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Do you mean floor matting? Does it have to be legit or is it just getting the right shape you're after?
The right shape and sound deadening to be honest. Don’t mind if it’s not a genuine military one.
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I'm just planning on getting some conveyor belting myself, can get it super thick if you want, the ribbed stuff looks pretty good. Extra squares of it stuck to the other side of panels are all you need for sound deadening. No point in plastering the expensive stuff like people do it's useless like that.
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Wright’s off road matting is what was fitted to wolfs and the updated defenders that went and got refurbished - can’t remember what they were called though
I was looking for alternatives myself, although I want it to look pretty neat. A few well placed and paintable strips of lead flashing may also work from what I’ve seen.
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You need to understand the difference between various sound deadening systems.
Butyl is designed to reduce vibration, these come in small sheets and can be manipulated to any shape you like with some heat. Lead flashing isn’t the same thing. These are not designed to be placed over an entire area. Amazon product
My only negative to the cheaper silent coat is on the roof, as i did lose some sheets that were stuck there, but not all.
Rubber acoustic matting is an overlay to the above, I use 3mm which helps limit mid range sound frequencies. Amazon sell it in 5m rolls @ 1m left for about £50. I use CT1 to stick it to vertical surfaces.Amazon product
Lastly you can use a 6 or 10mm pu foam on top for sound absorbing as well insulation against the chilly areas.
Amazon product
I completely did my 110 including roof, sides, behind dash, tub,foot wells in butyl, rubber and pu foam for less than £240
Butyl is designed to reduce vibration, these come in small sheets and can be manipulated to any shape you like with some heat. Lead flashing isn’t the same thing. These are not designed to be placed over an entire area. Amazon product
My only negative to the cheaper silent coat is on the roof, as i did lose some sheets that were stuck there, but not all.
Rubber acoustic matting is an overlay to the above, I use 3mm which helps limit mid range sound frequencies. Amazon sell it in 5m rolls @ 1m left for about £50. I use CT1 to stick it to vertical surfaces.Amazon product
Lastly you can use a 6 or 10mm pu foam on top for sound absorbing as well insulation against the chilly areas.
Amazon product
I completely did my 110 including roof, sides, behind dash, tub,foot wells in butyl, rubber and pu foam for less than £240
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Thanks Badger, very informative.
Do you have any photos?
With regards to the lead flashing, from my understanding this reduces the panel vibration and hum. From what I’ve seen, a few well placed strips can accomplish that. Up until very recently I had a VW Beetle and am aware of people using the flashing in the rear cab behind the engine, this reduced the vibration.
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I’ll get you some later when at home.
Lead flashing isn’t as stiff as butyl but it is a cheaper alternative, however I would use butyl as once it’s on, it’s there for good...
Lead flashing isn’t as stiff as butyl but it is a cheaper alternative, however I would use butyl as once it’s on, it’s there for good...
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Hi,
with the butyl, is it just a small piece in the middle of a panel that is needed? or should it go all the way to the edges of a panel?
What do you suggest for the gearbox tunnel?
Thanks
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Yes small areas...the best way to do it is to place a piece 1/3 of the size of panel you want to cover.
Tap it with the top end of a screwdriver before fitting, then after you’ve fitted. You’ll notice a significant difference in the sound..this is what the pad does by reducing vibration. If there isn’t a significant difference, add a little more.
Tap it with the top end of a screwdriver before fitting, then after you’ve fitted. You’ll notice a significant difference in the sound..this is what the pad does by reducing vibration. If there isn’t a significant difference, add a little more.
