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FlatBrokeRacing · 02-07-2008, 12:30 PM

About sound deadening materials.
I have an 81 GMC and don't want a lot of wind and road noise when I drive it down the interstate to work once I get it on the road. I did a little research and found a few informative articles on sound deadening. Can't really spend a lot of money (mainly cause I'm a cheapskate) on this little portion of the project. One of the articles I found said that "Peel-n-Seal" was a lesser expensive alternative than Dynamat and found some at Lowes very reasonably priced. Main questioons are...
"Will it get the job done",
"How bad is the smell in the sumer",
"can I put on multiple layers"

Im always open to suggestions as well.

Thanks for your input.

AceX · 02-08-2008, 03:18 PM

Find some sound deadener hat is similar to Dynamat.

Cover the doors and floor. Back wall and ceiling if you get a chance.

Multiple layers is possible, but won't really do anything for you unless you are putting in a VERY large stereo system.

It won't smell anytime or temperature.

FlatBrokeRacing · 02-09-2008, 08:53 AM

I'm planning on replacing all the weather stripping around the doors and vent windows here in the next few months to get rid of all that roadnoise.
After that (maybe before) I was wanting to put the sound deadener inside both doors, floor pan, back wall like you said.

I mainly just wanted to get some advice before I dig in too deep.

Thanks for the advice.

BLE 'BURBAN · 02-09-2008, 10:56 AM

Rhino-line It!!

FlatBrokeRacing · 02-09-2008, 12:43 PM

I got the same advice on another board......

Guess Im checkin prices this weekend.
Thanks.

Mtrhd329 · 02-09-2008, 12:44 PM

Raamat or Fatmat. Bot can be found on EGAY for about 120 shipped. This is for 100FT2. I used the Fat mat package and used about 60FT2. Of course I covered EVERY surface in the ruck. I even covered the inside of the door (where your window is ) with two layers. I shut my door and it sounds like a new truck. Not hollow. Of course cant tell you how it sounds goin down the road as it will be a while before she sees that.

Mr79C10 · 02-11-2008, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

Rhino-line It!!

* I heard of too, Was wondering about it? Know any that did that?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mtrhd329

Raamat or Fatmat. Bot can be found on EGAY for about 120 shipped. This is for 100FT2. I used the Fat mat package and used about 60FT2. Of course I covered EVERY surface in the ruck. I even covered the inside of the door (where your window is ) with two layers. I shut my door and it sounds like a new truck. Not hollow. Of course cant tell you how it sounds goin down the road as it will be a while before she sees that.

* Ive seen that stuff before and heard goo reviews on it. Was looking that for my ride soon.

AceX · 02-12-2008, 02:06 PM

Unless the vehicle is for off-road use only, Rhino-lining will not do the job. Find some sound deadening material like I mentioned. The doors and floor are the first place you should go with it.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 02-16-2008, 02:26 PM

I agree I don't believe rhino-lining will help with what you want to do. Just get sound deadening material and put it in there.

FlatBrokeRacing · 02-26-2008, 08:02 PM

Thanks for all the responce guys.
I had already gone ahead and bought 2 cans of herculiner and coated every surface on the inside of the cab (for various reasons) Then went back and covered most of it with "Peel-n-Seal". There is a tremendous difference in the sound inside the cab. I plan on checking prices on carpet and insulation as well as all new rubber seals and felt for the doors.

I will see about posting pics later today.

Thanks for all the advice on the doors and door panels too.

Andy4639 · 03-10-2008, 06:48 AM

FlatBrokeRacing,
Is this the stuff you used from LOWES?

FlatBrokeRacing · 03-23-2008, 07:31 AM

Yup,
That looks like it.

spr85gmc · 05-14-2008, 12:56 AM

how much fATMAT DO I NEED FOR MY 85 ? WOULD 100SQFT be enough?

79gmcsierragrande · 05-19-2008, 08:51 AM

I priced out having my brush guard and rear tube bumpers lin-exed and it was about $500. I’ve seen the inside cab done and I don’t think it sounds as good as a good dinomat job. If you’re trying to save some money you can use a better product and cut it into 1” strips and place them one to two inches apart. It’s not as good as full coverage but it would be better then Rhino lining and A LOT cheaper.

FlatBrokeRacing · 05-22-2008, 05:41 AM

spr85gmc,
I can't be 100% sure, but have read here and on another website that 100sq.ft. would be enough. (like I said, not 100% sure)

79,
I bought 2 cans of herculiner @ the local O'rileys. Used both on the in side of the cab and back firewall, Then went over the top of that with Peel-n-Seel from lowes.
Double thick in some places
Triple thick in others.

And not too hard on the wallet.

spr85gmc · 05-26-2008, 05:50 AM

i just gt back from san antonio heatwave got 4 rolls of dynamat hell its exspenive but couldnt turn away from a great deal. damn i love they let me put it on layaway at show price 100 bucks each regular 170.00

tommyd241 · 05-28-2008, 11:40 PM

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02-07-2008, 12:30 PM	#1
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	I have some questions..... About sound deadening materials. I have an 81 GMC and don't want a lot of wind and road noise when I drive it down the interstate to work once I get it on the road. I did a little research and found a few informative articles on sound deadening. Can't really spend a lot of money (mainly cause I'm a cheapskate) on this little portion of the project. One of the articles I found said that "Peel-n-Seal" was a lesser expensive alternative than Dynamat and found some at Lowes very reasonably priced. Main questioons are... "Will it get the job done", "How bad is the smell in the sumer", "can I put on multiple layers" Im always open to suggestions as well. Thanks for your input.

02-08-2008, 03:18 PM	#2
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: I have some questions..... Find some sound deadener hat is similar to Dynamat. Cover the doors and floor. Back wall and ceiling if you get a chance. Multiple layers is possible, but won't really do anything for you unless you are putting in a VERY large stereo system. It won't smell anytime or temperature. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

02-09-2008, 08:53 AM	#3
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: I have some questions..... I'm planning on replacing all the weather stripping around the doors and vent windows here in the next few months to get rid of all that roadnoise. After that (maybe before) I was wanting to put the sound deadener inside both doors, floor pan, back wall like you said. I mainly just wanted to get some advice before I dig in too deep. Thanks for the advice.

02-09-2008, 10:56 AM	#4
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: I have some questions..... Rhino-line It!! __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

02-09-2008, 12:43 PM	#5
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: I have some questions..... I got the same advice on another board...... Guess Im checkin prices this weekend. Thanks.

02-09-2008, 12:44 PM	#6
Mtrhd329 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chowchilla, Ca Posts: 115	Re: I have some questions..... Raamat or Fatmat. Bot can be found on EGAY for about 120 shipped. This is for 100FT2. I used the Fat mat package and used about 60FT2. Of course I covered EVERY surface in the ruck. I even covered the inside of the door (where your window is ) with two layers. I shut my door and it sounds like a new truck. Not hollow. Of course cant tell you how it sounds goin down the road as it will be a while before she sees that.

02-12-2008, 02:06 PM	#8
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: I have some questions..... Unless the vehicle is for off-road use only, Rhino-lining will not do the job. Find some sound deadening material like I mentioned. The doors and floor are the first place you should go with it. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

02-16-2008, 02:26 PM	#9
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: I have some questions..... I agree I don't believe rhino-lining will help with what you want to do. Just get sound deadening material and put it in there. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

02-26-2008, 08:02 PM	#10
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: I have some questions..... Thanks for all the responce guys. I had already gone ahead and bought 2 cans of herculiner and coated every surface on the inside of the cab (for various reasons) Then went back and covered most of it with "Peel-n-Seal". There is a tremendous difference in the sound inside the cab. I plan on checking prices on carpet and insulation as well as all new rubber seals and felt for the doors. I will see about posting pics later today. Thanks for all the advice on the doors and door panels too.

03-10-2008, 06:48 AM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: I have some questions..... FlatBrokeRacing, Is this the stuff you used from LOWES? __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-23-2008, 07:31 AM	#12
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: I have some questions..... Yup, That looks like it.

05-14-2008, 12:56 AM	#13
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: I have some questions..... how much fATMAT DO I NEED FOR MY 85 ? WOULD 100SQFT be enough?

05-19-2008, 08:51 AM	#14
79gmcsierragrande Manual Transmission Club Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grand Junction CO Posts: 292	Re: I have some questions..... I priced out having my brush guard and rear tube bumpers lin-exed and it was about $500. I’ve seen the inside cab done and I don’t think it sounds as good as a good dinomat job. If you’re trying to save some money you can use a better product and cut it into 1” strips and place them one to two inches apart. It’s not as good as full coverage but it would be better then Rhino lining and A LOT cheaper. __________________ 79 GMC Sierra Grande, SWB, Heavy Half If I wanted easy I would just buy a NEW truck!

05-22-2008, 05:41 AM	#15
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: I have some questions..... spr85gmc, I can't be 100% sure, but have read here and on another website that 100sq.ft. would be enough. (like I said, not 100% sure) 79, I bought 2 cans of herculiner @ the local O'rileys. Used both on the in side of the cab and back firewall, Then went over the top of that with Peel-n-Seel from lowes. Double thick in some places Triple thick in others. And not too hard on the wallet.

05-26-2008, 05:50 AM	#16
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: I have some questions..... i just gt back from san antonio heatwave got 4 rolls of dynamat hell its exspenive but couldnt turn away from a great deal. damn i love they let me put it on layaway at show price 100 bucks each regular 170.00



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