Thread: cheap sound deadening

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I agree with OSK. At the very least I'd paint a piece of sheet metal, let it cure and then put it inside a vehicle closed up in the sun. It's one thing to have no odor out in open space, but totally different when the interior gets up to ~150F with zero circulation.
Have you checked out BQuiet sound deadener? B-Quiet sound deadening material

Originally Posted by rspears

I agree with OSK. At the very least I'd paint a piece of sheet metal, let it cure and then put it inside a vehicle closed up in the sun. It's one thing to have no odor out in open space, but totally different when the interior gets up to ~150F with zero circulation.
Have you checked out BQuiet sound deadener? B-Quiet sound deadening material

yeah
i will test it out for stinkyness before i get hasty with it.

Originally Posted by billy zz

yeah
i will test it out for stinkyness before i get hasty with it.

I would take a look on the internet and see if there are any reports or warning associated with the product or any of the chemical compounds that they use to see if they are safe. certain chemicals when exposed beyond their stability rating will emit poisoness gasses that are not only harmfull but will not have any odor either.

I still like your idea, don't get me wrong at all, i just would play it safe when using a compound for a new application that may or may not have been tested before under what are going to be the day to day circumstances your intending. I do want to know how it goes as far as what you find, might make a good product for doing floor boards and fire walls for sound deadening, or it may not? just wont know til you try it, and for $12 bucks the worst you get is a waterproof cab

The sound deadening mats that are on the market are usually 1/8-3/16 in thick. Using the spread on stuff you want and only applying a skim coat may not give you the effect you are looking for................more coats,if it doesn't stink, may be in order............something to think about.

Originally Posted by sunsetdart

The sound deadening mats that are on the market are usually 1/8-3/16 in thick. Using the spread on stuff you want and only applying a skim coat may not give you the effect you are looking for................more coats,if it doesn't stink, may be in order............something to think about.

yes
a few skim coats at a time. because i want it to cure thoroughly.
but the stink issue has me motivated to test it out today.
i will smear some on a board and bring it in the house and put it over a heater vent.
if it stinks
my wife will let me know...

Originally Posted by rspears

I agree with OSK. At the very least I'd paint a piece of sheet metal, let it cure and then put it inside a vehicle closed up in the sun. It's one thing to have no odor out in open space, but totally different when the interior gets up to ~150F with zero circulation.
Have you checked out BQuiet sound deadener? B-Quiet sound deadening material

I used BQuiet Ultimate in my coupe and highly recommend it. I also used a jute pad with aluminum backing under the carpet. It worked very effectively in reducing heat as well as sound. I would be careful about using anything that would produce any kind of fumes or expose you to something toxic. Sometimes cheap is not a good solution.