Dynamat or Fatmat??

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superdart

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Has anyone ever used Fatmat to insulate the interiors of the vehicles?

I just learned of it the other day, and people seem to be pretty happy with it. It's MUCH cheaper than Dynamat, and even if it doesn't work AS WELL, I'm sure it will work good enough to improve the interior noise in my Dart.
 
I've read several places that a lot of guys are going to Home Depot and buying a similar product for a fraction of the price of Dynamat. I don't remember the exact name of the product, but the folks that used it seemed to be happy with the product and really happy with the price. I'll see if I can find out the name of the product. Old timers disease has set in. :)
 
There are two basic types of products available at the local home place. The first group is great for insulation. One is a foil covered bubble wrap. It's about 3/8" thick and needs to be attached with spray glue. Not super for noise insulation, but great for heat control. Look for it back in the insulation section. The ohter is a felt padding with a foil barrier on one side. You see this stuff listed in some automotive catalogs. Try looking for it in the water heater area. I think it is packaged as a water heater blanket. This stuff will soak up a little noise, but will also hold moisture if you park the car outside in the winter. I try to stay away from the fiberglass based stuff, although it works well in areas where it isn't likely to be disturbed, like under and behind the rear seat, and around the rear wheel wells behind the rear panels. Sealing it in place with plastic will help. Make sure the plastic sheeting behind the seat, and door panels is in good shape and sealed. Foil tape over the holes is a good alternative here. All of the above stuff is pretty light and does well to control heat and air movement, and will wipe out some noise.

There is another group of products that work great if you just want to deaden sound, and resonance. There is a sticky roofing underlayment material used for ice-dam areas in cold climates. This is like a heavy version of Dynamat. Not cheap though. Finally, there is the time honored method of black roofing felt and glue (like tar or linoleum mastic). Messy to install, heavy, but cheap and quite effective. Works great under floors, and big flat panels like door and quarter skins, wheel arches and trunk floors. Also, try the foam type household carpet pad under your trunk mat, and/or carpeting the trunk. Beware of moisture retention though if you park outside in the winter and your trunk leaks.

How about a nice 4 channel amp for your stereo?
 
How about a nice 4 channel amp for your stereo?

LOL...I need to get the stereo in first. I have a Panasonic MP3/CD head unit I just picked up, and a set of Pioneer 6x9s. It's all part of my dash modification. I had a plate made with three 2 1/16" gauge holes, and a 1 DIN radio slot. It all fits nicely on the A body dash.

I'm not springing for a super stereo because the car is just a wee-bit loud, so "superior" sound won't really be noticeable over "good" sound. It may still get a 2 channel amp if the basic head unit can't push enough power.

The Fatmat is $100 + shipping for a 100 Sq Ft roll. That should be more than enough, with some left over to help insulate my RC Ram in a few places.
 
They say you can get a shot for that oldtimers oldvart, :drinkers: goahead and have two. grate info site :thumblef:
 
That's quite a bit useful info isn't it Mike? I never even thought about the different material types used for these types of insulation until reading that write up. Wouldn't a nice tar drip from the roof onto your new white headliner, then your nice white bald spot be enjoyable? :cwm10:
It's quitin time on Friday afternoon and I'm off until Tuesday monting, Mike. :drinkers: :drinkers: I might even have one for you. :drinkers:
 
Well, after checking out that article, I think I'll be running with the RAAM Audio stuff. It appears to be the best bang for the buck.

RAAMaudio

I think I am also going to use their Ensolite padding instead of jute when I do the carpeting.
 
Peel & Seal
is what I used; i bought it at the local Lowes.

Peel™ & Seal
6"x25' Roll Self-Stick Aluminum Faced

Item #: 154017 Model: PS625
$13.68


12.5 sq foot per roll.In case you can't figure out .5' = 6" ;)

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2549headliner_project_64_Valiant_025-med.jpg
 
Peel & Seal was brought up in the article, also.

Having grown up in New York, I know that temps are forgiving and you probably won't have any problems.

However, this is Texas...and 110 degree summer days aren't unusual. People down here HAVE suffered from the melting Peel & Seal that was mentioned in the article.
 
Yep I did a pealseal for a guy that I instald 4 speed shifter for a few years ago and it came back..... it melted and smeld up car. we all learnd a lesan there [-X
 
superdart said:
Peel & Seal was brought up in the article, also.

Having grown up in New York, I know that temps are forgiving and you probably won't have any problems.

However, this is Texas...and 110 degree summer days aren't unusual. People down here HAVE suffered from the melting Peel & Seal that was mentioned in the article.

Hmm....

Where i put it, on the floor and package tray,if it loosens up,
lol it can't go far. Good point tho.
Where would you buy the stuff they recommend??

I need to buy new carpet, before spring, and may add a little more
sound deadner to the floor.
 
I know it's available from the factory. Just click on the RAAMaudio link in my earlier post.
 
superdart said:
Well, after checking out that article, I think I'll be running with the RAAM Audio stuff. It appears to be the best bang for the buck.

RAAMaudio

I think I am also going to use their Ensolite padding instead of jute when I do the carpeting.


Looks good. :)
 
I bought the Dynamat xtreme (their spelling) But I havent gotten far enough in my project to install it yet. I'll let ya know how it works once I get there.
 
I bought the FatMat figuring something would be better than nothing.... besides, the price was right. I deleted the stereo in my car figuring I'd need a bit of horsepower in the dash to compete with the noise. I just wanted to barrier some of the road noise, but heat was the real issue. I hate roasting when cruising.

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After I POR-15 the floorboards I'll finish up the interior.
 
http://www.raamaudio.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?p=pr

We believe the RAAMmat BXT is the ideal choice for most sound deadening projects. Some products are thicker, but we would rather use two layers where we need it and not waste materials where we don’t.

Some mats have thicker, less flexible aluminum constraining layers, but again if that structural rigidity is required, we’d rather get it from multiple layers. Our aluminum layer is flexible and coated both sides with polyethylene film. You can press RAAMmat BXT into every crevice and around corners - where it will do the most good - AND RAAMmat BXT will not slice your hands to shreds.

RAAMmat BXT has been tested at temperatures of more than 300 deg F. There are products with a higher published rating, but in order to increase temperature tolerance, you sacrifice flexibility and adhesion. If you car is exposed to temperatures in excess off 300 deg, you have bigger problems than how well your sound deadener sticks.

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Well, after checking out that article, I think I'll be running with the RAAM Audio stuff. It appears to be the best bang for the buck.

RAAMaudio

I think I am also going to use their Ensolite padding instead of jute when I do the carpeting.
 
My exhaust is just too loud. I may do different mufflers at some point, but can anyone comment on how well a sound barrier on the floor & firewall will reduce the engine exhaust?
 
basicaly with any sound barrier material it will help out. the more layers you add the more sound it will cut down on all to a point. they also make a thick rubber foam mat that you can use on floor boards to help with road noise aswell. my 01" ram sport has ALOT of sound barrier material in it roof, doors, back wall, fire wall and floor aswell as a rubber mat covering the extended cab area and when the doors are shut and the windows are up it makes my flowmasters sound very quiet.
 
JLP here on FABO used the RAAM Audio matting too. He told me awhile back that he was very happy with it and it's easy to work with. Shoot him a PM and see if he still feels the same.
 
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