Sound Deadener Poll - OPINIONS???

[bill440rt]

OK, there's been several threads on sound deadener here. I'm going dizzy reading up on them. I'm at the point of installing some in the interior, insides of doors, etc.

What has everyone here used, their likes/dislikes, ease of use, results, etc?? Why is one better than the other? Where did you get it, or who has the best price for that particular product?

This should be the end-all thread for this topic that seemingly has no definitive answer.
Let the games begin!

[tan top]

dynamat is good    .. ...

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Bill I used the eDead stuff from eBay.  It was easy to put down & was the cheapest which appealed most to me

I only used it under the rear seat area & up the wheel wells..

[Shakey]

I used Lizard Skin for many of the reasons listed in the other threads.

I can't say much about it as I never drove the car without it and I have yet to drive the car with it.

I posted some info and pics on the install in this thread:

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,26217.0.html

[maxwellwedge]

Why use anything - We want these cars to be like they were back in the day no? If you want quiet drive your new car. To each his own - it's your car...... but I don't get it......I guess I'm a fossil 


OK - Flame away! 

[bill440rt]

Bill I used the eDead stuff from eBay.  It was easy to put down & was the cheapest which appealed most to me

I only used it under the rear seat area & up the wheel wells..

Hey Chris, thanks! I thought that was the stuff you mentioned.

I don't want to sway the polls any, but so far I've been looking into the Fatmat products. They seem to be similar in quality to Dynamat, at a fraction of the cost. There are 3 levels of products they offer. They are cheaper still vs the eDead sound deadener, if I'm comparing a 100ft roll.

maxwellwedge, this is the first Charger I've built that I'm actually adding sound deadening to. I've never done it before. I fully understand your point! But, I want this car to be quiet inside, and I plan on installing a decent sound system.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

I only bought a 25ft roll for this area & have plenty left over....

[maxwellwedge]

Bill I used the eDead stuff from eBay.  It was easy to put down & was the cheapest which appealed most to me

I only used it under the rear seat area & up the wheel wells..

Hey Chris, thanks! I thought that was the stuff you mentioned.

I don't want to sway the polls any, but so far I've been looking into the Fatmat products. They seem to be similar in quality to Dynamat, at a fraction of the cost. There are 3 levels of products they offer. They are cheaper still vs the eDead sound deadener, if I'm comparing a 100ft roll.

maxwellwedge, this is the first Charger I've built that I'm actually adding sound deadening to. I've never done it before. I fully understand your point! But, I want this car to be quiet inside, and I plan on installing a decent sound system.

Hey No-Probs - I have been in a foul mood since I watched Peewee Herman - oops - I mean Kyle Busch smash that Gibson trophy last night.

Usually I'm Mr. Calm.

Go for it men! 

[Ghoste]

It's okay, I'm a fossil too.  The sight, smells, and sounds of these cars are what set them apart from modern day cars that can actually outperform them.  It's the primitive part that makes it for me.
But I don't decry anyone else wanting to add soundproof.

[Nacho-RT74]

WHOA!!! do you have REALLY the dixie horn on trunk BELOW the tray ?

[rocky61201]

I just bought dynamat extreme bulk package off amazon.  133 bucks vs 200+ that you find on most automotive sites. Haven't put it in yet, but it'll happen within the next two days.  I also let you know how much of the interior I can cover till I run out, and post some pics as well.

[2Gunz]

This is what I use.


http://www.secondskinaudio.com/

It was reviewed a few years ago and beat all the other products on the market.

Plus they sell more than just butane mat. They have different products for different areas and problems.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

WHOA!!! do you have REALLY the dixie horn on trunk BELOW the tray ?

Doesnt every self respecting 69 owner have one.......somewhere?

Its more for a goof when people ask me "wheres the flag?"

[1BAD68]

I used this stuff on my floor pan mainly because I use it at work and I know it lasts a long time.
I also didn't want anything that would be a pain to remove later (nothing with adhesive)
It made a big difference and its really cheap.

[defiance]

I used dynamat a long time ago, but more recently switched to edead.  Works better IMO, and more cost effective.  There are probably other good ones, but I can only offer my opinion on the two I've used.  Having said that, in the end the differences will be pretty minimal - use what you want, it'll all help a lot!

[bill440rt]

OK,
Well, after some more research, I've finally settled on eDead vs FatMat for several reasons. The primary reasons affecting my decision were: 1) Material, 2) Thickness, and 3) Cost.

I limited my choices to foil-backed adhesive sound deadeners, the car is too far along to consider spray on sound deadeners.
The adhesive sound deadeners are either asphalt or butyl based, butyl is more effective and the better choice over asphalt. I considered Dynamat, FatMat Mega Mat, and eDead 80. All of these are butyl based sound deadeners.

Mega Mat is 60-70mils, eDead80 is 80mils, & Dynamat is a lowly 67mils. I chose a 100ft roll. After researching prices, 100ft of Mega Mat was $240 shipped. eDead 80 is on special for a short time directly thru Elemental Designs, 100ft shipped to my door with a roller is $215. Dynamat Extreme is available in 36sq ft bulk packages at $134 each (cheapest I found), 3 packages would have been a whopping $402!! 

So, I got thicker, more effective sound deadener based on the same material at nearly 1/2 the cost! Research pays off.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Research pays off.

As does the opinion from the guru

[bill440rt]

Research pays off.

As does the opinion from the guru

[elanmars]

Bill I used the eDead stuff from eBay.  It was easy to put down & was the cheapest which appealed most to me

I only used it under the rear seat area & up the wheel wells..

why just there?? just curious. About to do that to mine! thanks for the edead recommendation, that's what I'm going to get and I'm trying to get my '69 nicer the fastest and cheapest way possible!!

[mopar0166]

you dont need it!  nothing better then the soothing sound of a big block!

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Bill I used the eDead stuff from eBay.  It was easy to put down & was the cheapest which appealed most to me

I only used it under the rear seat area & up the wheel wells..

why just there?? just curious. About to do that to mine! thanks for the edead recommendation, that's what I'm going to get and I'm trying to get my '69 nicer the fastest and cheapest way possible!!

Only reason being that I had my rear seat out at the time for other repairs....maybe one winter if I get the desire I'll take out the rest of the interior & deaden the rest of the interior....

[bill440rt]

Bill I used the eDead stuff from eBay.  It was easy to put down & was the cheapest which appealed most to me

I only used it under the rear seat area & up the wheel wells..

why just there?? just curious. About to do that to mine! thanks for the edead recommendation, that's what I'm going to get and I'm trying to get my '69 nicer the fastest and cheapest way possible!!

If you're considering the eDead80, act fast because it's on special for a limited time. It's currently offered at the same price as their eDead45, which is a thinner, cheaper sound deadener (45 mils) vs eDead 80 (80mils). eDead 80 is currently $1.00/foot.

[john108]

Bill - Do you have the link where you purchased for $1/ft.
It is $1.90/ft on e-bay with $54.50 Shipping.

[bill440rt]

Bill - Do you have the link where you purchased for $1/ft.
It is $1.90/ft on e-bay with $54.50 Shipping.

Sure:

http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_24&products_id=786

Or, you could have Googled eDead 80. 
BTW, I think the price just went up .50 cents a foot!

[elanmars]

How much do you all think I will need for my interior?? it has none at the moment. 40 Feet should do it? thanks.