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2ndgenz28 · 08-18-2009, 11:50 PM

Dynamat and other sound heat and vib mats: Compare

So who all is using Dynamat sound heat and vib mats???
Anyone using other brands???

Man are them things pricy.

$28 for 2 10"x10" pieces of Dynamat
http://www.dynamat.com/store/store-car.asp

Some roll on crap
http://www.quietcar.net/?gclid=CKvz9...FQIWFQodaVy9HQ

Stuff called 2nd skin that is pricy like dyna
http://www.secondskinaudio.com/

And I found smitty mats about 1/3 the pirce of them all.
http://SmittyMats.com/

Look like everyone sell the same basic stuff, those that sponsor racing and have adds on TV just charge out the BLEEP for it............ Also a friend who got dynamat form summit just the other day the salesmen said the price will be going up here soon.

Just hard to spend that much but want some comments.

2ndgenz28 · 08-18-2009, 11:52 PM

Oops for got one

http://www.hushmat.com/new/ Performance/index.htm

Starter Kit - 4 square feet
$40.00

Thats 4 12x12 squares for $10 each, man do you know how many it would take to do the inide of my car???

That $2sqft stuff looks better and better.
Its also on ebay with good reviews.

Anyone have pic's they can share of a sound vib mat install in your car or what not???

And how much you spent if that not like asking a woman her age for you.

chrisgalles · 08-19-2009, 12:12 AM

I've heard from quite a few folks that Dynamat is over-priced and that you are bascally paying for the name. You might want to check into B-Quiet or Fat Mat.

If you are looking for the best...look no further than Second Skin. It's what I plan on using in mine once I get that far.

2ndgenz28 · 08-19-2009, 01:37 AM

Did a coupon hunt, this is all I found so far.
Anyone else know of any good coupon codes?

http://www.deals.com/store_3630_dyna...s-coupons.aspx

http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/ca...udio-sale.html

http://www.tjoos.com/Coupon/144326/Smittymats.com

RobertHarriSS · 08-19-2009, 08:12 AM

Used Fat Mat on my Tahoe and it worked great.

shevyman · 08-19-2009, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ndgenz28

Oops for got one

http://www.hushmat.com/new/ Performance/index.htm

Starter Kit - 4 square feet
$40.00

Thats 4 12x12 squares for $10 each, man do you know how many it would take to do the inide of my car???

That $2sqft stuff looks better and better.
Its also on ebay with good reviews.

Anyone have pic's they can share of a sound vib mat install in your car or what not???

And how much you spent if that not like asking a woman her age for you.

i know they also have a light weight one to. now its not a bad idea if you want to quit up the cab but as for performance i would not reccomend

Tecca · 08-19-2009, 09:49 AM

I live and die for all products from ED. I am waiting for my stuff to arrive should be here this week. But check them out.

Elemental Designs eDead

montej23 · 08-19-2009, 12:13 PM

B-quite is very comparable to Dynomat and a lot cheaper i would recommend it plus the guy is very friendly.

Hylton · 08-19-2009, 12:22 PM

There was a mat that resto guys were using that is from Home Depot. I forget what the name was but it is a stick on insulation mat that was half the price of the Dynamat stuff. It comes in rolls.

2ndgenz28 · 08-19-2009, 02:29 PM

Anyone got any prices on what it cost to do a full interior?
On a full interior gut?

Did ya also know that most of that stuff wants you to over lap the edges a
1/4-1/2in that would feel lumpy under the carpet.

1/2in thick stuff, with over laps, makes 3/4-1in thick bumps all over the place.
Gonna need some thick jute padding to make it feel nice.

And I hate the jute padding, it does nothing but hold water and rust your car from the inside out. 90% of all rust holes in the floor of a GM started on the inside. One of the first things I remove from every car.

Hence needing something to help block sound/heat

Gentry78 · 08-19-2009, 05:16 PM

thats why you get closed cell foam padding it cost more but wont cause you problems

and i did a lot of research on this stuff way back when i was doing this and i believe my conclusion was that second skin was the best stuff and most cost efficient.but things may have changed since then there are other great products out there and all kinds of options that will give you different levels of performance

chrisgalles · 08-20-2009, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gentry78

thats why you get closed cell foam padding it cost more but wont cause you problems

and i did a lot of research on this stuff way back when i was doing this and i believe my conclusion was that second skin was the best stuff and most cost efficient.but things may have changed since then there are other great products out there and all kinds of options that will give you different levels of performance

You are still correct. Second skin is amazing.

ExCrankster · 09-05-2009, 08:40 PM

OK, so I just got hold of my first Camaro. It's a project and I am starting with cleaning the interior. Only thing left to take out is the driver seat and carpeting.

My question is Not so much the brand of deadener, but how MUCH to use...

Since I am taking the carpet out, should I just Dynamat (or whatEVER product) the whole floor? Or is it sufficient just to deaden the hatch area where the subs will be?

Just a quick measurment on the hatch appears to be 20 sq ft of material needed. Any idea how much to do the WHOLE car?

TIA for your response.

Mike

2ndgenz28 · 09-15-2009, 03:27 AM

I ended up using SmittyMats for the weight savings as Im only running
a small 2.8 V6 in my 3rd gen Firebird. [With a Fageol SuperCharger

]

I can say order more then you think you need, stuff is handy.
Also get the tape, was gonna cheap out and use chrome ducttape [walmart]
But that aluminum foil tape is nice.

08-18-2009, 11:50 PM	#1
2ndgenz28 Thread Killer Drives: All Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NWO Toledo Area Posts: 4,720	Dynamat and other sound heat and vib mats: Compare Dynamat and other sound heat and vib mats: Compare So who all is using Dynamat sound heat and vib mats??? Anyone using other brands??? Man are them things pricy. $28 for 2 10"x10" pieces of Dynamat http://www.dynamat.com/store/store-car.asp Some roll on crap http://www.quietcar.net/?gclid=CKvz9...FQIWFQodaVy9HQ Stuff called 2nd skin that is pricy like dyna http://www.secondskinaudio.com/ And I found smitty mats about 1/3 the pirce of them all. http://SmittyMats.com/ Look like everyone sell the same basic stuff, those that sponsor racing and have adds on TV just charge out the BLEEP for it............ Also a friend who got dynamat form summit just the other day the salesmen said the price will be going up here soon. Just hard to spend that much but want some comments.

08-19-2009, 12:22 PM	#9
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,275	There was a mat that resto guys were using that is from Home Depot. I forget what the name was but it is a stick on insulation mat that was half the price of the Dynamat stuff. It comes in rolls. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

08-18-2009, 11:52 PM	#2
2ndgenz28 Thread Killer Drives: All Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NWO Toledo Area Posts: 4,720	Oops for got one http://www.hushmat.com/new/ Performance/index.htm Starter Kit - 4 square feet $40.00 Thats 4 12x12 squares for $10 each, man do you know how many it would take to do the inide of my car??? That $2sqft stuff looks better and better. Its also on ebay with good reviews. Anyone have pic's they can share of a sound vib mat install in your car or what not??? And how much you spent if that not like asking a woman her age for you.

08-19-2009, 12:12 AM	#3
chrisgalles TEXAS FIGHT! Drives: Awesome Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 1,226	I've heard from quite a few folks that Dynamat is over-priced and that you are bascally paying for the name. You might want to check into B-Quiet or Fat Mat. If you are looking for the best...look no further than Second Skin. It's what I plan on using in mine once I get that far.

08-19-2009, 01:37 AM	#4
2ndgenz28 Thread Killer Drives: All Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NWO Toledo Area Posts: 4,720	Did a coupon hunt, this is all I found so far. Anyone else know of any good coupon codes? http://www.deals.com/store_3630_dyna...s-coupons.aspx http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/ca...udio-sale.html http://www.tjoos.com/Coupon/144326/Smittymats.com

08-19-2009, 08:12 AM	#5
RobertHarriSS Drives: 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 382	Used Fat Mat on my Tahoe and it worked great.

08-19-2009, 09:49 AM	#7
Tecca . Drives: ... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,377	I live and die for all products from ED. I am waiting for my stuff to arrive should be here this week. But check them out. Elemental Designs eDead

08-19-2009, 12:13 PM	#8
montej23 Drives: 2011 VR Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 974 View My Garage	B-quite is very comparable to Dynomat and a lot cheaper i would recommend it plus the guy is very friendly.

08-19-2009, 02:29 PM	#10
2ndgenz28 Thread Killer Drives: All Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NWO Toledo Area Posts: 4,720	Anyone got any prices on what it cost to do a full interior? On a full interior gut? Did ya also know that most of that stuff wants you to over lap the edges a 1/4-1/2in that would feel lumpy under the carpet. 1/2in thick stuff, with over laps, makes 3/4-1in thick bumps all over the place. Gonna need some thick jute padding to make it feel nice. And I hate the jute padding, it does nothing but hold water and rust your car from the inside out. 90% of all rust holes in the floor of a GM started on the inside. One of the first things I remove from every car. Hence needing something to help block sound/heat

08-19-2009, 05:16 PM	#11
Gentry78 HOOK'EM Drives: 97 c1500/92 olds Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,279	thats why you get closed cell foam padding it cost more but wont cause you problems and i did a lot of research on this stuff way back when i was doing this and i believe my conclusion was that second skin was the best stuff and most cost efficient.but things may have changed since then there are other great products out there and all kinds of options that will give you different levels of performance

09-05-2009, 08:40 PM	#13
ExCrankster Drives: 2000 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Petaluma, CA Posts: 1	OK, so I just got hold of my first Camaro. It's a project and I am starting with cleaning the interior. Only thing left to take out is the driver seat and carpeting. My question is Not so much the brand of deadener, but how MUCH to use... Since I am taking the carpet out, should I just Dynamat (or whatEVER product) the whole floor? Or is it sufficient just to deaden the hatch area where the subs will be? Just a quick measurment on the hatch appears to be 20 sq ft of material needed. Any idea how much to do the WHOLE car? TIA for your response. Mike

09-15-2009, 03:27 AM	#14
2ndgenz28 Thread Killer Drives: All Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NWO Toledo Area Posts: 4,720	I ended up using SmittyMats for the weight savings as Im only running a small 2.8 V6 in my 3rd gen Firebird. [With a Fageol SuperCharger ] I can say order more then you think you need, stuff is handy. Also get the tape, was gonna cheap out and use chrome ducttape [walmart] But that aluminum foil tape is nice.